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joseph holley Posted on Apr 08, 2012
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My kdf-e42a10 tv won't come on flashes green 7 times then flashes red 3 times.

It only flashed green to begin with but when i took the bulb out it would flash green 7 times then flash red 3 then pause then flash red 3 times again.

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The 3 blinks is lamp door not closed, what it really means is the door may be warped from the heat of the lamp===the door has a plastic peg on the back that when the door is in place engages a lever just behind the door. If the door is even a little bowed=three blinks.

Engage the lever with something not metal and see if set comes on, if it does replace the door.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2008

SOURCE: Sony KDF-E55A20 55 in. LCD... Problem red light flashes 5 times

A 5 blink error indicates a bad lamp driver. However a lamp may possibly cause this too. I suggest putting a new lamp in if you have one just to verify the lamp is not the problem. If it still fails with a new lamp then the lamp driver is the problem. This part should be replaced by a Sony authorized servicer. The lamp can be replaced easily by you. The lamp replacement instructions are in the TV's owners manual. Good Luck

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electroman

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: 13 red flashing standby lights tv turns on, then off

Seek professional serv technician. No listing for 13 fashes only up to 9.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: SONY BRAVIA 50IN KDF E50A12U

try to take the bulb out and put it bk in make sure the door on the side is locked or it will not come on

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 24, 2009

SOURCE: Sony Bravia LCD TV stand by red light flashes 13times

Really? Nobody has a better solution? I have the same problem and the tv's about a year old. That's it!
Crazy!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2011

SOURCE: kdf-e42a10 i have

Hi,
3 times red light flashing indicates that lamp cover has not been fixed correctly in tv after lamp replacement. Please make sure lamp cover is fixed securely after lamp replacement.
Thanks.

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