Bernina 1130 - 1230 Needle Bar Disengaged 

Instead of removing the spring to access the "thumb", simply turn the screw in the silver block on the needle bar to release the block. Then turn the handle and the silver block will spring upwards to expose the "thumb". After lubricating the "thumb", tighten the screw. (Be sure to remember where the silver block was.😊 ) Thanks for the great video. I was servicing my mom's 1030 and her "thumb" was gummed up. If anyone here needs to replace the ball bearing, I've got a video for it. Just search "Bernina 1030 Needle Postion". Look for the orange text in the thumbnail. Thanks again. ...Dawne

Very many thanks for teaching us how to fix the needle bar disengagement problem. Best regards

I can't thank you enough for making this repair video. Today my machine suddenly developed exactly the same problem after I pushed the basting button. I had no idea how to fix it. Your video was clear & detailed. I was able to do the repair and get back to my project. If not I would have had to stop, take it in to the repair shop, wait for them to get to it and repair it and pay the $$$ for the repair. Thank you again!!!!!!!!!!!

Yikes! A Doctor couldn’t do better! Thank you.

Hey, thanks for making this video. I got a hand-me-down Bernina 1630 from my grandmother. (She's fine, just downsizing!) I was close to tears trying to figure out how to fix this issue. I even spent eight bucks on a service manual which *thoroughly* overwhelmed me. I was able to reach in from the front under the take up lever and poke the little black arm back in place with a pair of tweezers. No case removal needed! Thanks for clearly showing where that son of a gun is and how to correct it.

Thank you for the great instructional video. After watching your video and seeing the part that needed a drop of oil I realized you can see the part that needs oil through the slit in the front of the machine. If you have a oiler with a long needle nose on it you can put the drop of oil on the part without ever taking the machine apart. It worked for me. Thanks again.

Thanks for this video! Lubricating that lever fixed my problem 🙂

Thank you so very very much! You just saved me $200 in repairs and a two month wait! Bravo! Excellent job.

Thanks from the other side of the world (Germany) - worked perfectly, sewing machine is now humming like a bee and sewing properly again 😀👍

WOW - Thank you SOOOOOOO much. My needle bar froze on my beloved Bernina 1030 (yes - it's over 30 years old). I was able to follow your concise directions (and clear video) and repair my machine myself! woohoo!! Happy Day

Thank you so so much! I was sewing at 1 in the morning when this happened and obviously there's no repair shops open. I've never serviced my own machine before and this was so clear and helpful!

Thank you! This video was just what I needed to fix my Bernina. Much appreciated.

Thank you for this useful video. I used it to dismantle my Bernina 1030 in order to repair my non-working basting stitch. So empowering!

Thank you, I did it! the oil on the piece did the trick. I am thrilled to have the machine in good working order. Your video was fantastic. Very much appreciated indeed.

Thank you for making and sharing this video. I just repaired my mother's machine moments ago. She was sewing and the needle bar stopped working, just as you described. What a shock it was for her beloved machine to fail on her 71st birthday. I'm glad I was able to repair it and I have you to thank for it!

Thank you very much for you detailed, step -by-step information. It worked like a charm and I even got to clean out some other threads that had gotten wrapped around one of the arms. Great job!!

Thanks for this! Using your advice I was able to re-engage the bar from the front without taking the machine apart. Thank you!

Thank you very much for this video. We have managed to make the BERNINA 1630 going. You have been very helpfull

Thank you so much for this video. Gave me confidence to take it apart to get the thread out that was wrapped up inside.

Thanks so much, mine was not functioning, but after your video, it is.

I can't thank you enough! My needle was stuck but after watching this I was able to understand what the cause was, unplugged and carefully through the front I was able to access the leveler that was stuck with a thin screwdriver without opening it at all. I toggled it and voila! I am back in business and saved hundreds of dollars! Thank you again!

Thanks..really heplfull...God bless you!!!

Thank you vers Mach

Do you have a video showing how to fix and lubricate the zigzag mechanism?

Thank you sir this is a good video. Do you have a video to under parts this machine? God bless you

You mention the difficulty of replacing the spring on the needle bar. You weren't kidding. I appreciate showing the points of attachment for the spring, but any chance you have tricks for getting it on. I'm about my 30th try in... :(

Hi , just wondering if we/ I could take out the actual motherboard/ separate it from the plastic backboard ( L-4200 ) if I have to repair/ replace an individual component/s . I own a Bernina 1130 and one of the capacitors is blown up and I intend to take it out and replace it with a substitute capacitor of same specifications ( I am based in London U.K.) . My question is does it need replacement? The reason I am asking this rather daft doubt is because when I used the multimeter to test the “ electrical/ electronic continuity “ of the PCB it appears to be alright even after the capacitor is blown up/ broken! That sounds weird to me, unless it is connected in parallel. Any thoughts/ suggestions/ DIY tips please. I am not interested to go to authorised Bernina dealer because they charge a fortune. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Ramana.

hi. great video btw. though i have a problem, not with the needle bar but with some thread being stuck between something. at 14:50, you are moving this thing back and forth. at the very end of it i have some thread which is stuck and cant seem to get it loose. and also to move it, is imoossible for me because the nob from where you turned it wore out. so if i put it in place it just turns without the mechanism turning. PLS HELP anyone

Hi , I am just after buying a Bernina 1130 and to my utter frustration., it is just not working. Initially I thought that it could be due to the “ fuses blow up “ on the motherboard ( L-4200 ) . After carefully and painstakingly testing all the important connections and fuses ( and also innumerable capacitors) everything is electronically intact. Out of frustration, I rang the seller and was told that the machine was in disuse and stored in the loft for considerable time . This makes me suspect that main mechanical transmission is “ gummed up “ beyond simple oiling. My question is is it “ ALRIGHT “ to apply heat with a blow dryer while the PCBs are in situ ? Or do I have to remove all the PCBs to mend the mechanism/s to free them up ( because I don’t want to spoil/ destroy the “ old/ageing “ PCBs which are prohibitively expensive) ? Would really appreciate your feedback/ tips please ASAP. I look forward to hearing from you, regards, Ramana.

Hello, I have a Bernina 1070 but the boobin winder no longer works. Do you have an idea what could be the reason

Please I need your help My riccar1090 blew days ago And it hasn’t been functioning well in stitching but still working Couldn’t use the other stitch button just seeing straight Have tried to disassembled the machine but don’t know what to do next Please help me out

I was just given a Bernina 930, and the needle bar was stuck so I took it apart, cleaned the plunger inside and re-engaged the little black 'thumb' with the needle bar and it worked great, for about 5 minutes and then the little black piece broke in half. I think it was just unused for so long and gummed up it was toast. Do you know if it's possible to replace that part of the machine by any chance? Thanks!

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Nice video. I have a 1130 from 1986, I think. The mecanism, sleeve, that is involved with the feeder, i s worn out. Part number 000177.71.00 Where can I find a new, ore a used one?

I bumped the needle bar on my 1130 and a ball bearing fell out. Do you have a video on how to get it back in?

Hi i have bernina 1240 and its suddenly did not sew. how to repair it pls help me 🙏❤

Hi, just bought a bernina 1130 and found out it only sews backwards, it doesn’t come with a manual, not sure how to fix this problem, hope you can help. I don’t think it’s the button hole stitches. Thanks

Smoke came out of my machine around the right side of the 1130 . Smoke came fron the spinning wheel.

Hi, I'm so glad i found your channel. I have a 1630 with the needle does not want to stay in the center position anymore it always happens when I star sewing, it goes to the right side, even do i make sure is in the center position at the start. Can you help me? Thanks in advance.