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Boss digital delay pedal DD-3 won't stay on

When I step on the pedal, it does not engage. Opened it held, down the black toggle switch and it does stay on then. Batteries are brand new.. Bought new 3/08. Have not used it a lot
Thank You, KenGib

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  • KenGib May 05, 2009

    http://www.bossus.com/backstage/product_...




    Thank you, I looked through the Manual and found I had a "Hold"
    mode on the pedal that was on. Also, I had the battery upside down!


    This manual did not cme w/ my pedal. Thank you again!


    KenGIb

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    i just bought new fender delay pedal, i put 9V battery on it and it's not working, only battery is hot

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    i just bought new fender delay pedal, i put 9V battery on it and it's not working, only battery is hot

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I have seen a somewhat similar problem before. A switching diode had become faulty and needed replacement. I have no way of telling you where to look but if you have a volt ohm meter you can test them individually without removing them. The diode you are looking for would be in the circuit which connects to the switch. Use your probes to get a reading in one direction(one probe on each end of the diode) and then a reading with the probes reversed. If the readings are close or infinite in both directions you will want to unsolder the diode (making careful note of its orientation) and test it again. If the readings are still the same or close you will need to replace the diode. I forgot to mention to use the 2000 ohms resistance scale or the diode test function if you have one. Hope this helps.

  • Michial Gueffroy May 05, 2009

    I'm glad you found the problem. It makes it so much more enjoyable to use something that you have found the problem with and corrected so that it works properly. Happy playing!

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