Help! Hakko FX-888d owners

[dan.schumaker]

I need a little bit of help from owners of the Hakko FX-888d (I know there are more than a few here).

Doing my daily bit of soldering last night, I started getting the S-E error on my machine.  Anybody else get this before?  I am thinking I need to replace the whole handle assembly.  Anybody run into this before and can give suggestions?

THanks

[EBK]

First, try unplugging the iron from the controller, then plugging it back in.  Could just be a loose connection at the plug.

Also, remove and reinsert the iron tip.

[dan.schumaker]

Thanks for the suggestion.  I did try that a few times last night, still getting the error.

[tcpoint]

I found this - it's for the hakko fx-952 but the error code is the same so it's probably applicable.  It looks like it has extensive troubleshooting info.
https://www.hakko.com/english/maintenance/topic_fx952_use_1.html
This general link might be useful, as well.  https://www.hakko.com/english/maintenance/maintenance_soldering_iron.html

[gordo]

I honestly don't recall my iron coming with a manual (and of course I wouldn't read it anyway) but check out page 11 for the testing procedures to see if the element is borked.

www.gordomusic.com/Madbean/Hakko Edit.pdf

[dan.schumaker]

Thanks for the links guys.  I already have a handle replacement in my amazon cart ready to go.  I am going to check resistances when I get home, and hopefully a little sanding and taking care of some oxidation will solve my problem!  If not, I'm down for (hopefully) 2 days and back ready to go.

[blearyeyes]

I'd be bummed if by iron went down!

[dan.schumaker]

Checked the resistances last night, heating element seemed fine, but the sensor was out (hence the S-E error).  I tried taking the iron apart, but could not un-thread the handle from the heating element to look at the board, so I took some vice grips and started to turn.... and it broke.  So I have a new handle assembly on its way.

Thanks for the help guys!