Toupee Fuzz - No led No sound when engaged

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IMG_3314.jpeg IMG_3313.jpeg IMG_3312.jpeg IMG_3311.jpeg IMG_3310.jpeg IMG_3309.jpeg IMG_3308.jpeg IMG_3307.jpeg IMG_3306.jpeg Good morning - I've been trying to trouble shoot my toupee fuzz (merkin) for a couple of days now and I've reach the point of seeking for help.

1- Led does not light up. I've tested with a 2032 battery before installing to make certain it functioned and to identify A&K. I tested it again, once soldered in place, with the same 2032 battery while and it does light up. I tried reversing it just in case I had everything wrong ... still did not work so I replaced with another working led and did all the testing/polarity check before and after installing ... same issue.

2- I get bypass tone out of the pedal but no sound comes out when engaged. I check soldering for possible bridges. I have triple check the wiring. I've checked and there is power going to the PCB. I tested all components before soldering them in place.

I would be thankful for any help, tips or potential test to help work through the issues ...

here are some pictures, they are not the nicest pictures. Don't hesitate to ask for specific additional pictures if that can be of any help ...
 
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You need to install a jumper wire across the two pads at the bottom of the 3PDT breakout board. That breakout board is intended for an illuminated footswitch.

That should take care of the no LED issue, but won't have any affect on the sound.
 
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Robert said:
You need to install a jumper wire across the two pads at the bottom of the 3PDT breakout board. That breakout board is intended for an illuminated footswitch.

That should take care of the no LED issue, but won't have any affect on the sound.
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I had purchased this breakout board to test the 3PDT integrated led and I just picked the 1st board in the in the poly bag for this built. dam ... this should be an easy fix. I'll correct this tomorrow.Thank you for assisting! highly appreciated!
 
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