Samsung DLP HLS4265W Problem

[Samsung210]

Backstory-Was playing DVD went to get something to drink while left DVD playing came back TV is OFF.

I ordered replacement bulb, installed it today. No light comes on still 3 lights flashing on front.
When i hit power button on front it makes the noise like its turning on. listen
In the back can hear what sounds like the color wheel spinning but makes a ticking/clicking noise constantly while TV is trying to turn on. It will shut down and try turning itself back on 3 times, all the time making that same clicking noise.

Could it be the color wheel? Or something else?
Thanks

[grayfox]

Hello,
too bad you missed it going out to spot for any color distortion.... clicking or buzzing sounds are more commonly related to the ballast not powering up a new lamp. I think it might be weak,to try it out you can remove the lamp for some hours, reinstall it and give it a go, if it turns on then you have a ballast issue for sure...

[Samsung210]

Have tried numerous times, just get a clicking sound. Just dont want to buy part yet as whatever one i buy it will be wrong one. Little stuck on this one.

[grayfox]

ok so no ignition even after the lamp is left outside of the set for a couple of hours... clicking sound no ignition no sound... is the sound coming form the colorwheel? does it kind of screech or grind a bit???

[Samsung210]

Hard to describe the clicking noise, its clicks the exact same time every time, this making me think its color wheel cause its spinning. But no other noise besides a click...click...click

[grayfox]

if it is continuity clicking I lean more towards a ballast issue, anyone else care to chime in???

[Samsung210]

I have taken the color wheel out it looks fine spins fine no noise.

Id there a way to test the ballast at all? Besides swapping in another one?

[Samsung210]

Im debating on putting it online to sell it someone could use parts or fix it.

Sad thing tv has been barely used, i never watch tv.