Nikon F2 DP-1 meter not working

[fishintheocean]

My Nikon F2 with Dp-1 viewfinder recently stopped working, it used to work years ago. It was stored properly without battery, recently I put in fresh batteries, and meter has no movement. I tested the battery terminals on top of the camera with multimeter, it has 3v measurement, so I know power is delivered to the DP-1 finder. Then I pressed battery check button, meter needle has no movements. I researched online, and found the adjustment and cleaning procedure document, tried to follow it to clean the ring resister and everything, still not working. Any idea how I can diagnose the issue? Looks like some where there is open circuit, or you guys think the meter is completely toasted. Thanks!

 

[mshchem]

My Nikon F2 with Dp-1 viewfinder recently stopped working, it used to work years ago. It was stored properly without battery, recently I put in fresh batteries, and meter has no movement. I tested the battery terminals on top of the camera with multimeter, it has 3v measurement, so I know power is delivered to the DP-1 finder. Then I pressed battery check button, meter needle has no movements. I researched online, and found the adjustment and cleaning procedure document, tried to follow it to clean the ring resister and everything, still not working. Any idea how I can diagnose the issue? Looks like some where there is open circuit, or you guys think the meter is completely toasted. Thanks!

I have had a F2 body that failed to get power to the terminals like you tested. Other than that I've never had an issue. So I'm not much help I'm afraid.

 

[fishintheocean]

Thanks, worst case I can still use it as meterless viewfinder.

 

[awty]

Since you know it's not a camera issue, you need to start working your way through testing the contacts in the meter itself.
It could just be the two main contacts, maybe a solder has come away or dirty contacts.
No power is usually easier to track down than incorrect readings.
Actually I just had one delivered to me today as I was one finder short, haven't had chance to test yet, but looks nice and clean.