JoanneS

I'm having fun reading all this. It happened to me with one of my Pfaff's once, and it was the pedal-under-the bar problem. I bought a 'Knees Eeze' (probably spelled this wrong) which is SUPPOSED to keep the foot pedal from slipping on the floor (which it didn't), as well as to put it at a better angle for your knee (which it does). It IS big enough for the foot pedal and my other foot - so I have 2 feel on it, and the dang thing doesn't move! Also, I use my left foot for the foot-pedal, even though I'm 'right-footed', because I actually seem to have more control - don't go 'all out' - sometimes even use the 'slow down' button on the machine as well.

kwhite

I have only ever used the slow down button a few times. I really should learn to use the knee thingy.
It hasn't done this since I took apart the foot pedal the other day. I may have Exorcized the demon all by myself (with suggestions from yall)

SuzzyQ

My Pfaff did that for years. I would get the machine serviced and the foot control cleaned but sooner or later it would sew on its own (very laboured). I bought a new foot control but it did the same thing. Technician said it was one of the electronic components (this machine was top of the line in 1975) and at $50/hour might be rather expensive to find. I ended up buying a very nice Janome - but I still would take my old Pfaff back in a minute if I could get it fixed.

QBeth

The machine is possessed and you have to turn the plug around in the socket... hmmmm... this reminds me of something.... The EXORCIST!

Sorry, had to reply, in between the laughter!

BellaBoo

My computerized machine uses air coming from the foot pedal. I dropped a rotary cutter on it and put a nick in the air line. It drove me nuts for weeks before I figured out the problem.

Sandra Craig

My Janome 9000 is possesed too --It is only possed at home -- when I take it to the shop it acts normal. It dosn't stop sewing when I take my foot off the control. think it might be in the foot control? Sandie in IN

sewmom

I have a janome 9000 and it was sewing on its own-was really ticking me off because i was appliqueing and it wouldnt stop and i would have to rip out the stitches. took it to my dealer and he told me i needed a new motor. like a dummy i didnt check to see if janome ever had issues with the motor soo $187.00 later i have a new motor and it was still doing it!.not all the time-just when i had to get something done NOW! long story short, i borrowed my friends foot pedal and my machine workrd fine-put mine in-sewing on its own. my DH was in the room at the time and took apart the pedal and cleaned the dust and cat hair out of it and it hasnt given me a problem since. the thing is- i asked my repairman if it could be the footpedal the 1st time i took it in. he said its not the pedal and i got the new motor. the lst time i took it in he said he called Janome and they said it was some sensor under the feed dogs. anyway it would be very expensive to get to it. I have since learned that he has ordered parts the machine didn't need and charged people for them. I now have a new repair guy and a new dealer. anyone need a motor for a janome 9000? LOL

sewmom

sorry that was so long. i tend to babble, i guess even when i'm not speaking.

JoanneS

He should be reported to Janome. Also, I think you should go back and tell him what your husband found, and ask him to take the new motor back. If he refulses, tell him you're going to report him to Janome.

Suz

My Janome 9000 also liked to sew anything from a few stitched to several inches. When it was returned, the dealer said all my machine needed was a good cleaning. He also cleaned the foot control. Brought it home and the extra stitching continued. -- I never was impressed with this service person which was confirmed by his knowledge or lack thereof. Urgh!!! Good service is so important.

I had purchased this machine from eBay store. I called and talked to them and was told it probably was the mother board and if I could, to unload it. I did. I know have a new "used" toy - a 450 Bernina with stitch regulator.

Those of you who have a knee lift, GET WITH IT. They are wonderful.

Suz