Benjamin Bromilow wrote:
>
> Absolutely, I thought the crystal would fail immediately. However, I'm now
> in the situation that the oscillator only oscillates if I push it slightly
> sideways. It then clicks and starts oscillating. I've checked and resoldered
> it and the contact is good. I can only conclude that there is an intermitent
> contact internally. When I push it sideways I even use insulated probes so
> capacitance/resistance shouldn't be the answer. The clicking noise makes me
> think more mechanical......

In the reapir industry any crystal behaviour
like this is instantly declared a "bad" crystal
and goes straight in the bin. :o)
-Roman

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