I just posted yesterday an issue with the timing on my Bernina. It has gone out twice in 3 weeks. I am grateful to receive so many responses from all of you who have replied and offered suggestions and glad that so many of the Bernina owners love their machines.
I did get my machine back from dealer after 2nd timing issue, and plugged in machine at home and now the sewing light will not come on. This light isn't like the light show in my Bernina manual as this one is like a flourescent u-shaped tube that lights up a larger area. I called dealer who told me to bring back machine Saturday and he'll look at it. The light was working when I took machine in for repair so I guess it will be his word against mine. I feel like a got a lemon Bernina.
I did get a very nice response from a quilter who actually lives about a half hour from me who also has a Bernina, model 185, which is almost the same machine. It was a nice surprise to be able to communicate with someone with a machine like mine. Turns out, her timing has gone out 3 times since May 2010 (I guess I should count my blessings). In fact she took her machine to the same dealer as I for her repairs and has not been very pleased. So, I'm getting a little apprehensive about our dealer here in town.
If I do have to replace the light bulb out of my pocket, I hope it's not a $50 bulb.
I love this site and all your help!!!!! Thank you all!!!!