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Discussion topic: Sky q box fan running and will not turn on even though the light is green

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This message was authored by: Kevo6

Sky q box fan running and will not turn on even though the light is green

Sky q box fan running and will not switch on and this is happening frequently, I have to unplug and reset even though the light on the front is green. The box is in open space and is not on top of other equipment. It is a replacement box and the previous one was in the same position for around six years without an issue 

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Re: Sky q box fan running and will not turn on even though the light is green

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@Kevo6 wrote:

Sky q box fan running and will not switch on and this is happening frequently, I have to unplug and reset even though the light on the front is green. The box is in open space and is not on top of other equipment. It is a replacement box and the previous one was in the same position for around six years without an issue 


Hi @Kevo6 

Make sure it is on the latest software.

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/updating-sky-box-software-sky-q

 

If it is

Try a Reset Settings in the Q box hidden menu.
To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.
With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.
Only Carry out the first Reset (Reset Settings) as the other two will wipe all recordings.
After the Reset you will have to re pair your Bluetooth remote If you use one.
If you cannot switch the Q box on with the remote after the Reset press the Standby button (Amber led) on the front of the box.
To re pair the remote press 1 & 3 together on the remote and follow onscreen instructions to re pair.

Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the Q box when you press 1 & 3 together.

Resetting the settings will also reset:

Audio visual settings, such as picture resolution and HDMI control
Settings changed within the hidden engineer menu, include LNB type. If on a communal dish you need to reset the LNB to SCR in the hidden menu. After changing the LNB type you need to reboot the Q box.

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