EDIT: Andrews says not available anymore. Sorry, guys.

You guys are gonna like this...!

I have discovered a drop-in sub for the RXM-036. As you might be aware, the original motor was made by Matsushita (Panasonic). Well, I was looking around in my assortment of motors and found one for a Technics RS-631 that looked EXACTLY like the -036.

I installed it. It IS exactly like the RXM-036. Except for one thing. It spins clockwise.

But never fear! Since this motor doesn't contain any control electronics, you can... you guessed it... wire it in reverse polarity!

The Pioneer motor has red, black and two yellow wires. The Technics motor has a blue wire instead of the black wire. You'll have to cut the connector off of the end. Reverse the the red and blue wires on the Pioneer motor control board, and the replacement motor will spin counter-clockwise.

Here's the even better part. While it is not in stock, Andrews says that if you ordered it today, it would be there in a week.

Here's the even better, better part: How about $28.79?

Here's the link:

http://parts.andrewselectronics.com/search/electronic-parts/parts/4/MHN8E2RSD.aspx

The part number for the motor is MHN8E2RSD (in case that link breaks).

This maybe should be a sticky. Have fun!

Agree that this should go into the pioneer data base.
Before getting it replaced, try disassemble the motor and clean off the old dried up grease on the bearing/shaft. That fixed mine.

A lot of folks won't want to do the rebuild, but can easily change a motor. And sometimes, (like the one I was looking at), the commutator is so gouged and worn that it just isn't salvageable.

[/QUOTE]Here's the even better, better part: How about $28.79?

Here's the link:

http://www.andrewselectronics.com/search/electronic-parts/parts/4/MHN8E2RSD.aspx

The part number for the motor is MHN8E2RSD (in case that link breaks).

This maybe should be a sticky. Have fun![/QUOTE]

I have been after one of these motors for a long time, over a year. I have tried Andrew`s, and numerous other places , last about 2 months ago, they said it was on backorder, then like the rest said; it, or anything that resembles it is no longer available. Anyone have any ideas??I hate to keep dusting this motorless piece of history off only to realize as pretty as it is, it will not work..Please help if you can :scratch2:

Andrews says, "not in stock, if ordered today, ETA is 11/08/09."

Is this not correct? What happens if you try to order it?

Backordered , then told no longer available.. damn, I am sad:tears:

Oh, that BITES. Stupid Andrews. Well, at least you have a Matsushita P/N.. might try some other Panasonic parts houses. Might get lucky!