Precor P30 Service Bulletin

P30 console machine control malfunction repair (errors 80 – 83)
Applies to
Product: P30 consoles
Mfg. Date: units prior to 8/17/2015
Issue/Symptoms
The P30 machine control may appear to malfunction due to intermittent connections causing error event codes 80 thru
83 to be logged.

During a workout the incline may stop at the current level. Error 80 or 81 will scroll and a power cycle will be
required to clear the error.

During a workout, SPEED or RESISTANCE may start decreasing by min increments (0.1 base units) upon user
machine control changes. Error 82 or 83 will scroll and a power cycle will be required to clear the error.

The machine controller may lose functionality causing "P30 Machine Control Errors" codes 80 thru 83 to be
logged.
Resolution
Apply dielectric grease to the P30 machine control cable connectors.
Tools Required

#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Parts required
QTY
1 NAPA Auto Parts 765-1190 (or
Note: * equivalent dielectric grease can be substituted.
Procedure
Review entire procedure before starting.
Video: P30 machine control cable repair (errors 80 - 83)
1 Remove power from the base unit.
2 Remove the P30 from the base.
3 Remove the P30 top cap rear cover, the HR access door, and the console access panel.
4 Disconnect the HR board connector and remove the rear cover.
5 Disconnect the machine control cable connector from the machine control PCA connector. Apply dielectric grease
into each female pin of the machine control cable connector housing. Wipe excess grease from the connector
housing and reconnect. Attach connector so that the yellow wire aligns with pin 1 of the PCA connection.
Note: Use fingertip to press grease into and completely fill each pin.
6 Disconnect the machine control cable connector from the Upper PCA "Machine Control" (J4) connection. Repeat
step 4 and completely fill each female connector housing pin with grease. Wipe excess grease from the connector
housing and reconnect. Attach connector so that the yellow wire aligns with pin 1 of the PCA connection. Reapply
the cable routing Kapton tape.
7 Replace the removed console covers. Make sure to reconnect the HR cable connector.
8 Reinstall the console onto the base unit.
Contact Precor Customer Support at support@precor.com or 800.786.8404 with any questions.
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Part Number
equivalent)*
SERVICE BULLETIN
SB.TRM.20150810 rev02
Description
Dielectric Grease
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