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Bally Champ new game

By Gilb

3 years ago



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    #1 3 years ago

    I have a Bally Champ pinball machine. The machine recently stopped working. The lights on the back will come on. When you hit the new game button, it clicks but does not start a new game. I took the glass top off to make sure the ball had not gotten stuck and was in the right location. I didn't see anything wrong. I then lifted up slightly on the playing field and the game came back to life. The game played all five balls through with no problem, but when the game was over, it would not start another game. This process was repeatable. It seems like there must be a poor connection somewhere that is momentarily made up when I lift the playing field deck, but I am not sure where to look. Do you have any ideas where to begin?

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    #2 3 years ago

    This was my first game too. Looks in good shape. Congrats. Hope someone can help you here.

    #3 3 years ago

    I would start with the jones plugs- where the playfield plugs into the cabinet.

    #4 3 years ago
    Quoted from Gilb:

    It seems like there must be a poor connection somewhere that is momentarily made up when I lift the playing field deck, but I am not sure where to look. Do you have any ideas where to begin?

    I would start at the front of the playfield (underside) and work my way back, checking all connections.

    #5 3 years ago

    As mentioned the jones plugs need to be shiny. When your done make sure to replace the fuse holders as they are junk in Bally machines.

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