Mike June 17, 2018 for Model Number pvm9179sf2ss I replaced the high voltage in my GE Profile microwave and the new one blew after about a minute of heating the water. It did heat the water. What would make the new high voltage diode blow
1 Answer Mike, At diode blowing that rapidly would most likely be caused by a faulty capacitor. Read More...
Mrfixit01 March 15, 2017 for Model Number GE jes1142sj04 Replacing the diode in this 24-year-old microwave but diagram doesn't show where the diode mounts. Does the screw terminal attach to the bottom frame under the can? Can't find anywhere else with a screw hole close by.
Frank January 17, 2015 for Model Number JVM1190WY01 The microwave turns on and counts down but the items are not heated. I checked the microswitches and thermo fuses and they are all good. I'm going to check the HV diode but just read an email from someone who tested a magnetron as OK, but diode as bad. They replaced the diode only to find the uwave still not heating. Do I need to check the Xfrmr, magnetron, diode, and cap comprehensively before just replacing a diode if that is bad? What besides < 1ohm resistance on the magnetron is necessary to test it?
1 Answer Frank, You will want to check the capacitor, transformer, and the magnetron. The diode is also a very good possibility of being the issue. Aside from checking for less than 1 ohm of resistance also check for cracks in the magnet on the magnetron. The resistance check is just checking the filament but if the magnet is cracked then the magnetron would need to be replaced. Read More...
Rich December 26, 2014 for Model Number jvm1350bw 002 The part list that came with the microwave shows the hv diode as wb27x0997 which is not shown on the your cross reference information parts list for identified diode wb27x1160. Are they substitutable?
1 Answer Rich, I show the original as part number WB27X0944. The manufacturer replacement is WB27X1160. Thanks. Read More...
Andrew November 13, 2013 for Model Number JVM1650WB002 Is there a less expensive generic high voltage magnetron diode available for this model?
Troy November 07, 2013 for Model Number jvm3670sf02 I have a GE microwave that is not heating. I was adviced to replace the magnetron and the diode, but after checking magnetron ohmic value, I thought it was a good reading since it was less than 1 ohm. The diode was definitely shorted. I ordered it through your website. It was $50 plus.... installed and tested. Still no heat and to make the matter worse, I blew the diode (wasted my hard earned $$). Is the magnetron causing this problem ? Should I go ahead and order a new magnetron ? can I get a cheaper version of diode that will work for my unit ? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Troy. You should always replace the magnetron with the diode on a microwave. Usually the magnetron is what takes the diode out in the unit. Read More...
David July 03, 2013 for Model Number JVM1440WH01 Is there a generic diode available for GE microwave JVM1440WH01
Bruce January 27, 2013 for Model Number GE Microwave JE 1660 GB 001 I'm replacing the Magnetron in my 10-year old microwave. It was suggested that I also replace the diode as long as I'm at it. GE diodes are in the $50 range, but it seems to me, a "generic" diode should be able to do the job. I've seen them for seven bucks (ie, Whirlpool KitchenAid Microwave Diode W10163432). Is there anything specific about the GE diode that would require it's use? Thanks!
Sonny November 04, 2012 Hi , I have a Kenmore microwave, it has power, cavity light is "on", clock works. Press start, seems like it's working since it's making that humming microwave noise....but no heat at all. What part should I get ? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Sonny. If it is humming loud, you will need to order the diode and the magnetron to repair the issue. Read More...
Brian September 02, 2012 for Model Number JVM1851SH01 My question is to clarify (for me and anyone else out there who may have the same question), while everything says that it should only read in one direction, and that if it reads both ways it is bad, it is also true that if you get no reading in either direction that the diode is also bad (and I'm testing with the diode out of the chassis). Thanks!!
1 Answer Brian, You are correct, There has to be a reading in one direction only. If there is no reading in either direction, your diode has failed. You do need an analog or digital meter that produces at least 12 VDC to "kick" through the diode circuit, or a multimeter that has a diode test circuit setting, in order to test the diode properly. Read More...