Transponder repair ?

TQ29m · 4/14/13, 7:29 PM

The battery in my transponder has lost interest, and it is "potted" in, does anyone have info on someone I might call to get a new battery "potted" back in? Thanks! Bob

97juicedgmc · 6/6/13, 10:26 PM

transponderserivices.com .... their in austrailia but they are quick, fast , and reasonable just had mine done same issues heres the email he sent me how to ship and price...

In most cases these transponders just need a new battery fitted.
AMB/Mylaps do not service or sell parts for their transponders so no point in contacting them unless your transponder is still under warranty.
Battery replacement costs $75AUD for old style and $69AUD for new style. USD and AUD are about the same value.

Many USA clients use USPS International Air Mail 5" x 8.25" Cushioned Mailer $1.19USD plus $12.75USD postage to send a single TranX type transponder. See www.usps.com

If you decide to send your transponder please enclose a completed repair form which you can download from my web site.

Best regards

Jeff Chandler
Transponder Services
tel: +61 7 3355 7476
mob: 0418 783 201
mailto:enquiry@transponderservices.com
www.transponderservices.com

TQ29m · 6/7/13, 9:20 AM

I ended up repairing mine myself, I sourced the battery, and removed and repotted it myself, I would do one for someone else if needed, I figured I had about $50.00 in it total, when a new one is $480.00, I can handle that. That's as far as I go tho, replacing the battery, if you need one done, give me about 2 weeks. Thanks! Bob

97juicedgmc · 6/7/13, 4:04 PM

i know amb/my laps has such a monopoly they really dont need to be $480 ... you know raceiver makes the same thing for $199 just sucks most tracks use a amb/my lamps timing loop.... if raceiver was smart they would make theirs communicate with amb timing loop and probably sell more transponders then amb or at least force them to lower their price

TQ29m · 6/7/13, 4:24 PM

There is a lot of stuff in there, and I don't have a clue what makes it tick, I only know it won't if the battery retires! I've cycled mine at least 2 dozen times since I did it, and it works perfect, just like it did when new, so I think I did OK, I saw the guy down under was repairing them, but by the time I paid the shipping both ways, and the repair, I think $50.00 to replace the battery is fair, and finding the correct battery ain't easy, it is "odd" to say the least! Bob

4/14/13, 7:29 PM	#1 Transponder repair ?
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,586	The battery in my transponder has lost interest, and it is "potted" in, does anyone have info on someone I might call to get a new battery "potted" back in? Thanks! Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

6/7/13, 9:20 AM	#3 Re: Transponder repair ?
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,586	I ended up repairing mine myself, I sourced the battery, and removed and repotted it myself, I would do one for someone else if needed, I figured I had about $50.00 in it total, when a new one is $480.00, I can handle that. That's as far as I go tho, replacing the battery, if you need one done, give me about 2 weeks. Thanks! Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

6/7/13, 4:24 PM	#5 Re: Transponder repair ?
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,586	There is a lot of stuff in there, and I don't have a clue what makes it tick, I only know it won't if the battery retires! I've cycled mine at least 2 dozen times since I did it, and it works perfect, just like it did when new, so I think I did OK, I saw the guy down under was repairing them, but by the time I paid the shipping both ways, and the repair, I think $50.00 to replace the battery is fair, and finding the correct battery ain't easy, it is "odd" to say the least! Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

6/6/13, 10:26 PM	#2 Re: Transponder repair ?
97juicedgmc Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 188	transponderserivices.com .... their in austrailia but they are quick, fast , and reasonable just had mine done same issues heres the email he sent me how to ship and price... In most cases these transponders just need a new battery fitted. AMB/Mylaps do not service or sell parts for their transponders so no point in contacting them unless your transponder is still under warranty. Battery replacement costs $75AUD for old style and $69AUD for new style. USD and AUD are about the same value. Many USA clients use USPS International Air Mail 5" x 8.25" Cushioned Mailer $1.19USD plus $12.75USD postage to send a single TranX type transponder. See www.usps.com If you decide to send your transponder please enclose a completed repair form which you can download from my web site. Best regards Jeff Chandler Transponder Services tel: +61 7 3355 7476 mob: 0418 783 201 mailto:enquiry@transponderservices.com www.transponderservices.com

6/7/13, 4:04 PM	#4 Re: Transponder repair ?
97juicedgmc Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 188	i know amb/my laps has such a monopoly they really dont need to be $480 ... you know raceiver makes the same thing for $199 just sucks most tracks use a amb/my lamps timing loop.... if raceiver was smart they would make theirs communicate with amb timing loop and probably sell more transponders then amb or at least force them to lower their price