How can I fix my Grundig gds3000 digibox?

My box shows "no satellite signal received" .I have eliminated the lnb and dish by a thomson box which works. I have tried an attenuator (satcure site suggestion as the cable run is less than 10 metres (9 actually) again with no result. Any suggestions please
Tony, October 2005


done
This is a standard Grundig problem due as rightly stated to the PSU caps. Worth fixing as the new boxes aren't as good, in fact if you are abroad, only the Pace/Thomson boxes are normally supplied which have a poor history and cant be stacked.

solarbus, September 2007
This is a standard Grundig problem due as rightly stated to the PSU caps. Worth fixing as the new boxes aren't as good, in fact if you are abroad, only the Pace/Thomson boxes are normally supplied which have a poor history and cant be stacked.

solarbus, September 2007
Hi.
Common problem with grundig boxes is leaky electrolitic caps in psu, Can cause lots of different problems from stuck in s/by, blocking up picture, No signal.
Psu kits are available to repair the grundig boxes.
You will need a decent soldering iron with a tip of 1.5mm to 2mm & desolder braid.
Kits are available from CPC uk you can order parts online.

chris, November 2005
sorry john i meant cobweb

tony, October 2005
John-thank you for your suggestion however the problem still persists "no satellite signal is being received" .The lnb works with a Thompson box

Tony, October 2005
Have you tried a forced software reset? If not try it first, solves a multitude of problems.

1) Press and hold down back-up button on box.
2) Disconnect & reconnect mains power while holding back-up.
3) After reconnecting power keep button held until all 4 lights illuminate and update message is displayed on-screen (approx 30secs).
4) After download completes (approx 10 mins), leave in standby for 1 minute then switch on & allow channels to refresh.

Otherwise, suspect faulty Low Noise Block on dish.

Cobweb, October 2005
Could be your tuner module

john, October 2005
link Click here to see other fixes for Thomson.