I had a problem with the same up kicker. The rubber grommet at the bottom of the coil fell off. Once I replaced it, the up kicker worked normally again, oh the simplest things! NGG was my first pin and will NEVER leave!
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Try working on a safecracker and you will feel like gofers has miles of space!

DMS consistently has this available, once in a while he posts it on eBay for a bit cheaper:
http://dmspinballs.com/nggparts.html
I consider this a 'must buy' for a NGG

I have an extra kit on hand in case I find a NGG for my brother

Part# 03-9847 bushing-lift ramp (2)

Achieved a new all time high for myself, only my second time to18th hole, almost got back to 3rd 9 hole challenge, I still love this game!
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You still get the one time 10M for finishing the course and a non multiplied 2.5M at each end of ball.

That being said, draining is an interesting thought especially if there were a lot of holes in one within the 18 holes. The 5x multiplier gives you an EB in your pocket assuming the shot is achieved.

Mandelbloom pointed out the correct assembly in the manual. Sounds like the mech needs a good cleaning. If you disassemble, take a lot of pics/video to archive your progress. The manual also shows how the assembly goes together.

I utilize a used bumper post sleeve

I had the same issue recently. My orbit switches needed adjustment

It's a huge adjustment getting accustomed to the led flashers, they are bright and right in your face. I found that I hated them at first but kept them in

I posted this a few years back:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/no-good-gofers-residual-plate
The residual plate should be used with the catch plate for best results
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Correct, residual plate assists on ramp lock

Manually move the catch plate away from the rod that moves the ramps up and down. How are the ramps when you manually release them? Do the rods feel like they are getting caught on anything? I'd also compare the assemblies in the manual to you gofer mechs. Are both springs in place that go to the catch plate. Are the magnets testing OK that pull the catch plate away from the rod that locks the ramps up and down?

Once in a while, DMS will post items on EBay for a slightly better deal

PPS mentions a lot of things they are 'working on'

it is a stock set-up. Regardless, just upgrade to a Flipper Fidelity kit

My auto launcher never shoots up the left ramp, I've really never seen any machines that have. Others can chime in but consider yourself lucky to have an inconsistently powerful auto plunger. That will come in handy during multiball restarts

Yes the ball hang up repair kit is a 'must buy' for gofers

LSOG was the last place I ordered mine, shows sold out now: https://littleshopofgames.com/product/no-good-gofers-bud-buzz-31-2955-set/

Ask Planetary if they intend to make any.

Test your orbit switches. If they work, the ball may be simply missing them so they may require adjustment

Also make sure rubber grommet coil stop didn’t fall off on the bracket. Mine did a few times and wouldn’t kick the ball out

Congrats! Flipper fidelity kits works well, agreed there is a lot of bass in the game. Sounds unbelievable during the 9 hole challenge

Agreed, each assembly can be removed, much easier to replace them.
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Did Micro ever do a run of NGG playfields? I’m in the market for one

Thx, I bumped their org thread. The site says these are unavailable

Thanks. That’s a picture of the Buthamburg playfield. Perhaps it’s a joint effort ……..has anyone bought one of these? Thoughts?

That’s an incredible find, congrats! Yes, would highly recommend brightening the game up with some tasteful LEDs, at least the GI.

I felt the same way when I first installed, but now being accustomed to modern games GI brightness, I’m glad I did it. I used warm whites to try to get as close to incandescent feel as possible

Congrats on the NGG!
Adjust alls per game: adjustments—> standard adjustments—> Balls per game

Regarding color DMD, if you purchase one, their instructions on changing out are very thorough. It is not just a simple swap of cables

I agree with this speculation and it's a good simple place to start. If the coil isn't firing at all, that's an entire different troubleshoot

Does anyone think Planetary will ever fix the broken pieces of Gofers code? It's disappointing to see the other games that have received the treatment (that aren't close to being broken as Gofers)

Planetary signed off with James' 2.0 code and he did a great job with it. I still love what the original code structure offered, callouts are great, music is solid, especially 9 hole mini wizard, still one of my favorites. I was hoping James' 2.0 kit would have the tweaked the original code so you can play both the updated old code as well as the 2.0 version. He had initially mentioned there could be 'improved functionality' with original code within the kit but I haven't seen that yet. I would buy the 2.0 kit if this improved original code was offered

*Jackpots earned are not reflected accurately on your score, including Quick Jackpot
*bomb sound can get stuck on after gofer attack
*it's possible to skip the wizard mode if you start multiball on hole 9
*scoring is very unbalanced, multiball, pop a gofer and cart attack are the only modes worth anything
*A nice additional fix would be a left ramp lift check. When the left ramp should be up for a ball lock, when entering some modes it drops and never lifts again until Bud pops up
*a final 18 hole wizard mode would be nice bonus

I may be missing a few other things

Confidence is low regarding Soren doing anything for this game, it's the B/W code that requires the most love and has received nothing.

At this point the best bet is for the 2.0 that has the original code in it to have the 'improved functionality' and have everything fixed and then some. Like I stated prior, the 2.0 is well done, but I would very much like to experience the full, original game as it was intended.....and maybe some expanded code like an 18th wizard

Please refer to the NGG Ball Hang up kit instructions A-22599: https://www.ipdb.org/files/4338/NGG_A_22599.pdf

Triangular parts are flasher dome brackets

most likely to prevent an airball hang-up between ball guide and top of pop bumper

Side of slam ramp, part of this kit:

https://www.ipdb.org/files/4338/NGG_A_22599.pdf