REPAIR · AUG 14, 2026

The Juno-106 voice chip problem: cause, diagnosis and repair options

Why the 80017A dies, how to diagnose a dead voice, and the usual repairs.

The 80017A voice chips are the Juno-106’s best-known weak point; the resin coating breaking down with age is the commonly reported cause. Voices die one by one. The diagnosis is a held chord with a missing note that follows a specific voice number.

Fitting modern replacement chips is the usual repair, and some technicians strip the coating instead. Get a technician’s quote before you buy.