Fault
MIG wire feed not working
Mechanical and control-board diagnosis for MIG wire-feed motor, trigger and 2T/4T logic.
This page has a specific MIG wire-feed role
This page is the broad symptom entry for MIG wire feed not working. It should point users toward the NBC system route or model-specific diagnostics when appropriate.
Related MIG / NBC wire-feed pages
MIG wire-feed content is separated by scope: broad symptom entry, NBC/CO2-MIG system route, MIG200DL model-specific route, board reference, circuit path and PWM chip reference.
Generic MIG wire-feed faultBroad symptom page for users who do not know the exact model or board.
NBC no-wire-feed routeSystem-level diagnostic for NBC / CO2-MIG wire-feed faults.
MIG200DL no-wire-feed routeModel-specific route for MIG200DL machines.
NBC wire feeder boardBoard-level evidence for motor output, PWM and trigger/gas logic.
PWM and burn-back circuitCircuit path for speed control, burn-back and motor output.
TL494 / TL598 PWM chipChip-level PWM reference for NBC wire-feeder control.
Separate mechanical and electrical causes
MIG wire-feed faults often look like a control-board problem, but many are mechanical: tight spool tension, worn drive rolls, a blocked liner or a damaged contact tip. A proper page must separate these from board-level problems such as trigger input, 2T/4T logic, motor driver or brake circuit failure.
Wire-feed diagnostic flow
Torch trigger pressed
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Trigger signal reaches board
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2T/4T logic changes state
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Gas valve / contactor enabled
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Wire-speed command read
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Motor driver output appears
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Motor turns
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Wire feeds smoothly
Board-level checks
| Check | Normal / Expected | Abnormal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger input | Changes when trigger pressed | Torch switch or harness issue |
| Wire-speed command | Variable voltage or control signal | Potentiometer or reference issue |
| Motor output | Variable DC/PWM | Driver transistor/MOSFET or relay fault |
| Brake path | Released during feed | Brake shorting motor output |
| Gas valve output | Enabled with trigger | Logic or supply fault |
Common causes
- Torch trigger switch or cable open.
- Wire-feed motor brushes or winding failure.
- TL494/CD4013/LM324 style control logic fault.
- Motor driver transistor or MOSFET short/open.
- Brake circuit remains active.
- Mechanical drag in liner, spool or drive roller.