Hi there everyone,

Unfortunately have found an additional malfunction with my Tales from the Crypt, even after getting it back from the pinball tech shop >

The ball release coil is getting stuck after engaging, resulting in no further balls getting ejected into the shooter lane (be it a new ball or multiball etc) - see photo.

I've tried spinning the rod and rotating the spring but it seems to do no good and after a few engagements it just locks up again.

Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
- Vic

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I've found the problem!
And bare with me, as this is coming from a purely newbie perspective in fixing machine problems, something I hope to improve on as time goes by. But I'm happy I was able to fix it on my own - with some help from you guys (;

chad you were right, removing the coil was the key. There was friction between the rod and the bracket that keeps the coil together (photo attached). I removed the coil and its bracket, reassembled and held it in place a bit while I re-tightened it with screws, and the friction was gone. Fired the ball release coil in diagnostics for a solid minute to ensure it wouldn't revert and it didn't.

Thanks for your help everyone!

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