On Sun, 9 Aug 2009, Philip Lord wrote:

> oops...Please excuse my bad typing...what I mean to say was:
>
> Yes, I admit I was checking the voltage on the inside of the diodes with my 
> multimeter (digital) set to AC. I just rechecked with it set to DC and the 
> reading is still in the millivolt range.
> If the diodes are indeed the culprit, I find it strange that both diodes 
> would be open?
> As for the J8 connecter, it basically looks new, no dirt, or burning at all.

You said the fuse blew several times.  That would be enough to blow the 
diodes.  Disconnect the red wires from the capacitor, and check the 
voltages again.  Also check the capacitor for shorts.  If you don't have a 
capacitor tester, you can use an ohm meter.  The resistance should start 
at zero and build up.

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