Leica M5 Meter Won't Retract!

NaChase

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Hey all, I just got my M5 back from a CLA to fix a shutter curtain issue and now the metering arm won't retract when firing the shutter! I got a whole roll that looks like this and I verified the problem by dry firing when the film loading door open. Needless to say I'm disappointed. I don't suppose any of you intrepid souls know of an easy DIY fix for such things. Thanks!
Problem by Nick Chase, on Flickr
 
I've had this happen to me, and it's the worst feeling to have an entire roll ruined like that. My meter arm will get stuck in the "up" position if I depress the shutter button multiple times when the shutter is un-cocked. Mine remains in the "up" position until I unmount the lens.

If you have a LTM-M adapter, you can test that it properly reset. The semaphore arm automatically retracts when you unmount lenses, and the LTM adapter tricks the camera into thinking there's still a lens attached.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx-mqCKqzjA
 
Sorry to hear !
never had that happen

Send it back asap... You mentioned KEH it has a warranty, but did Leica not give one for their work ?

Best of Luck with a prompt & efficient return
 
Send it to Sherry next time!

I thought about it. I have never been able to get a hold of her. I have called and emailed multiple times, but never gotten a response. Is the contact information on her website correct?
 
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