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Subject: 
Non functioning Micromotor.
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Date: 
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:12:36 GMT
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Hi

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this question but...

I just picked up a 6979 in The Entertainer for £20 because it has a few
useful bits and one of these is a micromotor... but... it doesn't work.  The
battery box and the cables are not at fault and as I have opened the set I
guess I can't take it back.  Is this perhaps a common thing in motors that
have sat on the shop shelves for a few years?  Is there anything I can do?

Thanks

Simon



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  Re: Non functioning Micromotor.
 
(...) Yes, and it is simple. Call LEGO, customer service number or S@H number will do, and they will direct you to the Consumer Affairs Dept. Describe the set by number, part broken and if you can which step in the instructions shows it. They will (...) (24 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Non functioning Micromotor.
 
Contact Lego, they are very good about replacing damaged parts. I buy alot of Lego and have only had problems with sets a few times, but lego has always been very good about replacing the bad parts. Derek (24 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Non functioning Micromotor.
 
Hi Simon, In the first instance, call LEGO Consumer Services on 08457 080070. If you explain the problem, they will almost certainly send you a replacement. The micromotors seem to have a habit of jamming: I've destroyed one myself, trying to find (...) (24 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.technic)

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