Yesterday, I noticed that my HLP6163 started flickering a lot with colors totally off. I tried switching video inputs and I kept getting the same thing. So I turned it off, let it sit for about a half hour, and then turned it back on. I got sound but no video as the tv cycled through 3 times automatically of turning it off and on, and on each attempt I could hear the fan (or at least that’s what I think it is) struggle to turn on properly, until finally I got the dreaded 3 blinking lights. I turned it off again, only this time by pulling out the power cord as well. This morning, I plugged it back in, turned it on, and the tv cycled 3 times just like yesterday, but the faint fan noise was now a loud, distinct humm that pitched up and down. I have no idea what’s wrong. I suspect it to be the lamp, but I just got a new one put in on 8/17/07 (BP9600826A from samsungparts.com) and I’ve never heard of this loud humming noise before. From reading the posts, maybe I need to get a new fan or colorwheel as well?
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Bob says:
June 20, 2008 at 10:21 am
Sounds like the bearings in your color wheel are failing. They are cheaply made. If it doesn’t come up to speed, the lamp will not light. I just replaced one in mine for that same problem.
Bob
Larry says:
June 20, 2008 at 10:34 am
From your description, you definitely have a ColorWheel issue. Typically, the ColorWheels last about as long as a lamp. When you change a lamp, it is a good idea to change the ColorWheel. That “fan” noise you hear is indeed the ColorWheel, and the various pitch is your driver trying to get the ColorWheel in sync which is obviously not happening. Sorry I don’t have better news.
Tony says:
June 27, 2008 at 8:19 pm
It’s the color wheel. Mine just shattered! – after making such a noise (hum, stop, hum, stop – break). How hard is it to change a color wheel?
Chris says:
March 30, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I know I’m a bit late to this thread, but I just changed my color wheel and it was painless.I have a Vivitek 51″ DLP and mine started to hum.I changed the lamp at first,but realized it had to be the color wheel.I got one for $90 and replaced it in just about an hour.Now works perfectly!Probably saved $200 to $400!
Jim Walsh says:
December 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I also need to replace my color wheel; same problem as you–I have a 51″ Vivitek TV. Can you tell me where you bought your color wheel? Is there a part number or something to identify it?
Thanks for any help you can provide and Happy New Year!
BUTCH TURNER says:
January 28, 2010 at 8:26 am
CAN YOU SEND ME THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REPLACE THE COLOR WHEEL
Jen says:
April 8, 2009 at 8:18 am
Where did you get a color wheel for 90 bucks?
kenny says:
July 2, 2009 at 12:24 pm
i have a samsung tv hl-r5667w wend i turn it on the standby flashing green sey lamp. i want to know if i need to replece the lamp,thank yu
Elizabeth says:
June 18, 2010 at 5:07 pm
You can find a $90 Vivitek color wheel for the 51″ at encompassparts.com