You found the rare "Ball Save" feature that TAF does not have. All kidding aside, that is an interesting issue you have going there of which I am no help.

I am trying to think through what might possibly cause this.

The continuous ball eject cycling during "red lite" time is not right. Should not run continuously at all.

This leads me to believe there may be an issue with your ball trough switches. I would look those over real well to make sure they are not jammed or stuck.

Could you post the ROM version your game is running?
The version will be shown at boot.
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You have a stuck switch in the ball trough

Check all the arms and switches

It’s prolly the one closest to the shooter Lane

Make sure it functions properly

You’ll get a switch alert soon

Seen this before

TheCnyPinGuy I think you are right. Good call. That would explain how the outhole switch can work but the game still doesn't know where all three balls are.

But why would the game serve another ball? It seems like it should go into ball search.
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Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
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If 2 balls are locked

Game will serve the ball
But there is a closed switch in the furthest to the shooter lane - its stuck closed so the game “thinks” it never served the ball

I bet it’s the armature on that switch and the wire slide just enough where it is stiff and has no ‘spring’ now stuck closed

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TheCnyPinGuy Doh! I missed that when I read it the first time. Again...good call.
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We all helped

Game is fixed that’s all that matters

I would try repositioning the switch wire again. If it keeps on happening, then I would replace the switch.

The fact the ball eject was running continuously was the big giveaway. The game thought there was still a ball there that needed to be ejected but would not stop game play. Why I mentioned checking the trough switches. Glad we were able to help you out.

Looking closer at the pic you posted of your trough switch, the switch arm should be a flat arm and not a wire arm. Your switch arm is the wrong one. it should be a flat metal arm not a wire arm.

Here is the switch you need: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/5647-12693-08

Here is a pic out of the Owner Manual for TAF
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Here ya go, I am back home and got a pic of the Trough of my TAF.

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The fun of getting a newly acquired pin up to par. I am sure you will find more hidden gems to fix. Part of the fun of getting a new pin in the house.

I just noticed you are in Scottsdale. I have a switch if you do not want to order one and have to pay for shipping. Let me know.