I have the H,Viking Sapphire 830 and every once in a while when I start to sew it does a few stitches then the needle jumps to the right.
I cleaned out the bobbin, replaced my bobbin, replaced my thread and it usually works but not this time. I even replaced the needle and it still jumps to the right and says the motor is overheated. Very frustrating.
Does anyone else have this problem?

Sounds like it might need a trip to the hospital :(

Here's some repair thoughts out in space...go to: http://www.fixya.com/support/t266607..._length_needle

Here's suppose to be a tech to help you w/questions at: http://www.fixya.com/support/p131263...ng_1/solutions

Did read online there is a yahoo group just for these machines and are supp to be a big help too. Good luck! Nothing worse then a sickness on our machines!!
There are many posts out there on search w/this machine and other fix it needs, but, couldn't find exactly what you were looking for past what I posted...Keep us posted! Skeat

Thanks will check it out.

Sorry ... I have the 870 & so far haven't had that problem!

before you spend the money at the hospital, try joining one of these groups. you can post your problem with your email address and sooner than later someone who had that problem will get in touch with you. use a username and you're good to go. i have found these forums very helpful.

http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query...sewing+machine

Just tried to sign up for that site and it was so hard I gave up.
It took forever to find a name then they wanted another one so gave up.
I did manage to fix my machine. Changed every thing again and it worked this time.
Thanks for your info.