im not quite in the same line of repair or expertise that you guys are - but I brought home a friends Viking 817 to fix. she couldn't get it to work so I said I would give it a try. the cord on the presser foot needs rewired. that is on my agenda for tomorrow. then we will see if it runs. seldom are fixes so easy- so I doubt that it will go that smooth. I must say how glad I am to have found this forum. lots of great advice here.