Crybaby problems

[gerry]

Can anyone help! i stopped using my crybaby about 2 years ago and its been sat in the studio since. I thought id have a play with it the other day but it seems to only work as a volume pedal now. I tried wiring it both ways but i still get no wah effect. Had a quick look inside and the wiring/soldering looks ok (however im not very experienced with either). Is this a common problem with an easy solution or should i fork out for a new one?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
gerry.

[Enzo]

Well, what voltage is left in the battery?

[gerry]

I hooked it up to my power bank, which has a standard 9V output per pedal.

[spiderman2812]

use the shell to build a new wah!!

[R.G.]

... it seems to only work as a volume pedal now.
gerry.

This is a well known problem. You have a failing electrolytic cap. It's the one connected to the inductor, but do yourself a favor: if one has failed, it's only a matter of time till the others fail. Replace all the electros and you should have a working wah again.

You might be interested in "The Technology of Wah Pedals" at GEO, http://www.geofex.com

[gerry]

Winner

Thanks alot mate, ill give it ago!