How to fix door sensor on early model 1?

[sfgsgvs]

How do you fix the sensor so it thinks the drive door is always closed on this type of Saturn? I've searched but can't find any good guides or pictures.



I borrowed this picture from another thread, thank you IceMaN30.

[mick_aka]

Should be a simple switch under that plate towards the back of the door, tape it in the closed position

[zyrobs]

I used a jumper. Not a perfect fit though, so you can't push it in properly or else it'll bend the pins / break the connector. It serves its purpose though. You can use any small piece of metal there, though, as long as it is not loose.

[metalhead]

...or if you don't have a jumper you can always solder a wire between the two solder points on the board that the connector uses.

[zyrobs]

That's basically wielding it shut though. You can put any small piece of metal there as long as it doesn't fall out, I first used a little piece of solder cut down and stuck in there.

I think you can tape it down somewhere on the plastic too, but I haven't tried that.

[mick_aka]

You know, I never realised the door mechanism on those models worked like that, guess I've never really had to do anything to it!

This can all go in the FAQ

[sfgsgvs]

Thank you for all the answers Especially zyrobs for taking the time to upload that picture.

[efx]

Hello dudes.

Can somebody post the ZYROBS picture again or give me a link that explain how to fool the sensor on early Japanese Saturn ?

Thank you very much.

[zyrobs]

Put a jumper (from an old PC) into the 2-pin connector on the side of the drive. It's not a perfect fit, but it is enough to make it connect.

[efx]

Finally I found by myself by disconnecting the 2-pin connector (CDROM wasn't spinning anymore) and putting a ohm-meter on it (open/closed)

but thanks for confirming

[efx]

Maybe somebody will found this picture usefull in the next years