Mitsubishi WD-65731

[Sparky321]

I have a Mitsubishi WD-65731 DLP Television. Yesterday I noticed that it looked a little bit dim. Today I noticed that is a lot dimmer than it was yesterday. The lamp indicator on the front of the unit is not on, when I start it up after it has been off for a while it takes 30-45 seconds to even begin to show a picture. I bought this television new in July so I know that it is still under warranty, although I'm not sure if it is a Best Buy warranty or a Mitsubishi warranty. I am just looking for a little input as to what the problem might be. Could the lamp be weak and not give an indicator light. If I leave it on for a while it seems to get a little brighter (could be my imagination). Does a lamp usually get dim that fast if it fails or does it take longer. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Sparky.

[lcaillo]

Lamps do often dim when they are about to fail. Your set has a 1 year warranty with Mitsubishi and you should contact them to find a local servicer or have them send you a lamp directly.

[Sparky321]

I called Best Buy today and they contacted a local repair center who in turn said that it would be 7-10 days before they could come out and that they do not stock any parts. I called Mitsubishi and they said to expect a lamp in 2-3 days. Thanks for the reply.

[Fitbaboss]

I have had my 65731 DLP for one year and one month. At about 6 months the "Airflow" error kept coming up, eventually it would shut the t.v. off. I got it repaired via the one year warranty - the tech said it was a typical problem with these models, and he just went ahead and replaced all the "parts" associated with the issue (fans?).

Luckily, a day after the Superbowl, my lamp went dime and within a day it was dead....I estimate I got about 4,300 hours out of it...now I am shopping for a new lamp. Question is what's the difference between the lamp part number via the Mitsubishi website 915P049010 priced at $249 and the actual part number of 915p049a10 (is this the part for the casing and not the actual bulb)?

Thanks,

[lcaillo]

915P049A10 is not a valid Mits part number but you can get the same Osram lamp without the housing here:

http://www.intl-lighttech.com/store/item_GTL-OS-69490

Just wear gloves and don't get any oils from your hands on the lamp when changing it.