The latest, machine has been with repair man (a different one) who has contacted Brother who say they think it is the PCB board and would cost approx £500 to mend with no guarantee it would sort the problem. If i wanted to p/x on a new Innovis V3 he would give me £150 but there is a 6 month wait for a new machine.
He would do me a deal on a V5, which he has in stock and i would be paying slightly more than a V3. Even though i don't want a combination machine it seems like the best option so it will be delivered Sat/Mon.
I will be glad to have a machine as i have projects waiting. But, every time i use this particular repair man i always end up buying a new machine.