sustain pedal doesn't work

by Steve
(Simi Valley, CA)

Sustain doesn't seem to work. I plug in the pedal and it won't sustain. I unplug it and plug it back in and it won't stop sustaining. The pedal doesn't respond. I've tried both ways, with the pedal sustaining while pressed and not pressed (switch on the bottom) but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I've tried other pedals and they do the same thing. I've tried turning half damper on and off to no avail. Also, a reset to factory defaults does nothing as well.

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Jul 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pedal problem on Yamaha P-105 NEW
by: Anonymous

I just bought a used yamaha p-105. When I came home, I plugged my M-Audio sustain pedal. It worked just fine the first time, but after a little while it ceased completely to operate!

I checked under the pedal : there is a switch between two modes. I switched to number 2, which means that the piano will sustain all the way when you're not pressing the pedal, and will cease to sustain when you press the pedal. Now this mode is working as supposed.

But, it doesn't work on the mode number 1 if it works an seems to communicate with the piano in mode number 2?
Dec 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		bend the metal connection
by: Claire

Remove the screws on the pedal and you can see that pushing the plastic makes the 2 metal pieces touch. Mine were not touching anymore. I just used my fingers and bent one of the connections a little and tested while I was doing it, and it worked. It's a pretty simple mechanism underneath. Of course then I had to reverse it by removing the cord and reinserting before starting up but there are enough posts about that.
Aug 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same problem
by: Anonymous

Any luck with this? I am having the same issue. The keyboard won't sustain at all or it won't stop sustaining.
And ideas?
Jun 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		PSR EW 300 Pedal Issue
by: Evonne

Judging from the number of entries on this subject, this seems to be a problem with this model. Both of my sustain pedal simply won't work on this keyboard. They worked for a moment, they just stopped. Of course, I went through the backwards ON/OFF thing too, and remedied this, but then the pedal just stopped working altogether.

I'm at a loss as to what to do.
Very frustrating...
Oct 04, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Yamaha P-95
by: Lidi M

My sustain pedal started to work reversed of intentions. I ordered a new one and worked the same way. After reading all the suggestions, this is how I fixed it.
Turnad power off
unplugged sustain pedal
held pedal down with one hand while replugging
Turned keyboard on, released pedal and was working correctly.
Mar 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		P-45 pedal issue (Fix)
by: Will

Issue: Pedal stopped working completely (right after moving it to a different room)

Fixed the issue for my pedal (The FC5); probably will fix other pedal issues depending on the electrical contacts inside:

2 screws (medium/small Phillips) on either side held the pedal together. remove them and the pedal easily come apart. Clean the inside. Dust and debris can get in the way of the contact for this pedal. Quickly blow it out and put back together. Also a good time to double-check the solder connections to make sure they're still good.

Had mine for close to 5 years and this was the only "issue" if you can call a dusty pedal an issue :)

Hope this helps someone.
Nov 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Short" in peddle cable.
by: Anonymous

We have a Yamaha PSR 340 and a Pro-line foot peddle, which has never worked. I used a continuity tester and found that there was a "short" IN THE CABLE between the peddle and the jack plug.
I have now replaced the cable and the peddle/sustain works fine.
Dec 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		My sustain pedal goes in and out
by: Anonymous

I have started having problems with my sustain pedal on my Yamaha Clavinova. I've had it for many years with no issues. Now, however, when I play the sustain will work for the first few measures of my piece, then it will stop working. It may begin working again for a measure or two, but then stop entirely.

The next time I sit down to play, maybe a few days later, it will do the same thing - work for a few measures, then stop working. If I come back in a few hours rather than days, it won't work at all after the short break. Any ideas why or what I can do?
Nov 04, 2018
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star 		My pedal won't work AT ALL
by: Anonymous

So, I plugged my pedal in and it won't do anything. I've tried changing the switch, plugging it in all the holes, turning my keyboard off and on, and it just won't work. I have it plugged in the hole that says 'sustain' but to no avail. Please help!!!
Oct 21, 2018
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star 		Sustain pedal fixed YDP-131
by: Anonymous

I had issues with the sustain pedal not working for a period of time. Before that, it went on and off randomly. I opened the bottom part with the pedals a few times and checked and cleaned the contacts. I was thinking that's the problem. I ordered last week a circuit board for the Part #WB97020R CIRCUIT BOARD PEDAL(SW) YDP123C and replaced it and was the same, not working. I noticed that the pedal control jack pins are a little dark and started to clean them up (I believe they were or should have been gold plated but I don't know what happened with the precious metal) You will need some kind of bristle brush to get inside the jack and polish the very tiny pins until gets shiny again. I used a rotating brush from a micro-sculpture kit. Careful not to break the pins. Now it works well. I learned the hard way, therefore, I suggest to start by checking good the jack and the plug contacts before putting the screwdriver in the piano
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Montage 8
by: Anonymous

I received a Proline peddle as a gift but it isn’t working on my Montage 8, is there any way I can get it to work?
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		This suggestion worked for us. Thank you!
by: Anonymous


starstarstarstarstar Pedal issue solution
by: Anonymous

If you plug the Sustain Pedal in while the piano is turn "ON" it will not do anything. Must turn the piano/keyboard "OFF" THEN plug in the pedal then turn on the keyboard. Then it should sustain properly
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I can't use my sustain pedal Yamaha NP-12 Piaggero
by: Anonymous

I had the same problem. My sustain pedal just stopped working. As someone else commented, the sustain pedal is a simple on/off switch. I checked my pedal with an ohm meter and there was no continuity with the pedal pressed or not pressed.

So it was not a polarity problem - it was a defective pedal! These pedals are very cheaply made and I suspect they have a high rate of defective pedals. My pedal is still under warranty so I am returning it.
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		I can't use my pedal too Yamaha Np-31 Piaggero
by: HELP

I have a Yamaha Np-31 Piaggero and my sustain doesn't work too. I was just playing, using the pedal, then stopped using the pedal for a second and the piano was having sustained notes without de pedal being used. So I turned it off and I turned it on and now the sustain doesn't work with pedal or no pedal. Please help I'm so annoyed, I use the pedal most of the time, and I get triggered everytime I try to play without sustain, is uncofortable. Help!!!
Oct 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fix Sustain Pedal function
by: Anonymous

The sustain pedal is a simple on/off switch. Test function with an ohmmeter. Touch both parts of the jack on either side of the black insulator ring when not touching the pedal and there should be continuity of the circuit. Depress the pedal and it will no longer conduct. If this is so there is nothing wrong with the pedal.
Go to piano function button and press it. Scroll through functions with >> button until you get to "Assignable Pedal". Turn round selector knob until the word "sustain" appears then press execute button and sustain pedal your sustain pedal will now work!
Oct 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peddle won't work
by: Anonymous

I have the yamaha p 45 and I bought it with a spoon sustain peddle and a stand. I used the peddle for a few days and it worked perfectly fine. One day I was just playing a new song I learned for my mom and then I stopped playing. A few hours later I went to play again but the peddle just didnd't seem to work. I tried pulling it put and plugging it back in, I tried turning the piano on and off but nothing seems to work. Does this mean its just broken?
Sep 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		mmmeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhh
by: Anonymous

my pedal does not have a switch ANYWHERE! Yes, I checked the bottom, I checked the side, though there isn't a space to put it. Heck, I checked to inside and there's NOTHING WHATSOEVER! It won't work. Before I turned it upside down and it worked, but now I guess the magic power wore out and I don't know what to do.

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO PLAY MUST GET OUT NY MAROON 5 IF I CAN'T SUSTAIN!?!?!
im triggered
Jun 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pedal issue solution
by: Anonymous

If you plug the Sustain Pedal in while the piano is turn "ON" it will not do anything. Must turn the piano/keyboard "OFF" THEN plug in the pedal then turn on the keyboard. Then it should sustain properly.
May 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sustain pedal
by: KateP

My sustain pedal stopped working so after some switching on and off and turning the switch at the bottom of the pedal, I gave up and bought another one. Now I have 2 pedals that don't work?! Any ideas?
Feb 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		What ????????
by: Anonymous

I have a psre343 and my sustain pedal doesn't work i tried my headphone jack in the sustain plug and it worked it sustained ???? What why not my sustain pedal
Feb 10, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		DGX-640 Sustain is WEAK!
by: Larry S.

I've had the YPG 625 and 635. Both instruments have perfectly fine pedal sustain. My DGX has extremely minimal sustain... its ridiculous actually. I've been thru every possible setting/adjustment and been thru the manual. I've tried THREE different pedals that all work fine with 2 different YPG-625's and a 635! It's difficult to believe the piano itself is faulty. ANY IDEAS???
Nov 20, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		sustain pedal working in reverse
by: Dom E

I have a Yamaha MO8.
I had this issue and the turn off , unplug pedal ,wait a minute or 2 , plug pedal in and turn on keyboard did not work.
What did work was turn off, unplug pedal, wait,plug pedal back in but keep pedal depressed while turning on the keyboard. Good luck.
Mar 10, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

How do you switch the polarity inside the pedal when there is no switch?
Feb 23, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		sustain pedal
by: Anonymous

Actually, the pedal has a switch on the bottom that allows you to change the polarity. I ended up taking it to a repair shop and a new pedal worked! The two pedals I tried were both broken. Turns out the pedals are very fragile and the wires in the cord can get disconnected. A new pedal did the trick. I have a S90ES. I guess the keyboard is perfectly fine, it's the pedal that was the culprit. For me, it was coincidental, I suppose, that both pedals I tried were faulty.
Feb 23, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sustain pedal
by: Anonymous

You don't say which keyboard you have, but some of them work on reverse mode. In other words you have to go into the utility set up and reverse the polarity of the sustain pedal. I had to do that with my previous yamaha keyboard.
Feb 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've tried...
by: Steve

I never plug in the pedal with the power on.
Feb 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		sustain pedal doesn't work
by: Anonymous

Tyr plugging in the sustain pedal with the power off. Never plug it in with the power on.

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