I’m assuming you reseated the ribbon cable correct?

Yes, they're generally problematic.

What I would do: turn game on so you can view the display. Open backbox, and wiggle the display's ribbon cable at both ends. See if you can get the problem to correct itself. Be careful when you're messing in the backbox with power on though.

It just may need to be reseated (pulled off/put on) a few times.

This is the first place to start.

It could be voltage issues although I think your hypothesis is correct in that the dimming would be uniform. How are the two large caps on the power supply board? Are they the old brown ones? Or have they been rebuilt? Test voltage on ps board at the test points. I believe there are 3 points.

Also, you may just need a new display ribbon cable.

Orrr your displays may be gassing out.

Picking up a bk2k this weekend!

Seller isn’t a pinball guy but said he has a plastic set.

I read there are two different sets for this, with the main differences around the war inserts.

Are these plastics interchangeable?

Going to look at one today and likely buy.

Common things to look for?

thanks.

Picked one up this weekend. Everything sees to work fine. Absolutely love this game. So fast and love the ruleset with the different types of multiballs. Need to shop it.

Easily a top 5 system 11 for me.

Haven't even gotten there yet.

I love short ball times and difficult multiball!!

About to shop mine. Anyone have any thoughts on starting w the bottom pf first? Or vice versa?

Interesting problem I’m seeing:

2 balls locked, and on final ball, Last Chance not lighting and activating. It’s not a light issue as lights work fine. I’m under the impression that last chance should lite and if drain from sides, the 2 balls should unlock.

I tested the switches up top with balls, and they work fine.

Any thoughts?

Thanks! I’ll test and post back if I’m still having issues. Appreciate the response!

I can’t seem to get into more advanced pins. Too many rules. Too many modes. Too many multi balls.

System 11s are such better games. It’s more about beating a high score than anything else. Best era.

So I’m shopping mine.
The 4 clear large star posts between the u turn are of course lock-tited.

I’ve had luck in the past using a soldering iron to heat the base of the post from under pf, while working the screw from the top.

The issue is that the upper pf has to be up to work the screw, so I can’t simultaneously heat the bottom of post due to pf needing to be down cause upper pf is up! I hope this makes sense.

Anyone with thoughts? I’m thinking about positioning a hair dryer under pf to hit those posts, then close pf, raise the upper, and see if I can get them out.

Any ideas would be great.

I did w a pinbot and it was fine. Went slow w freeze spray and orange spray to remove glue.

I debated this w my bk2k, but my inserts are a little raised in spots and the mylar helps ball flow. I’d have to lower inserts etc and I’m lazy right now.

Post before n afters.

Let’s see pics. It’s prob not as bad as ya think.

Anyone have an extra wire form for sale? The right side one that runs from upper to lower pf?

So I tried super gluing bits together, which held up for a few weeks.

Went to a welding shop and they kinda dismissed wanting to help.

So I tried some super high gauge wire and a little solder and works perfect.

Just had to make sure the amount of wiring didn’t affect ball placement on egress.

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He seems to be deactivated. I'd love to grab a non ugly one though. Who knows how long my fix will hold for.

ANyone selling one?

Where would one purchase the little brackets that need to be riveted onto the plastic topper?

I have the topper, just no mounts.

Something cool i picked up playing tonight that I didn’t know about:

During double knights challenge, it’s a bitch spelling WAR while maintaining 2 balls and toggling the WAR rollovers.

I noticed that if I lock a ball in the double knights lock (far right lower pf), the game will hold that ball for like 10 seconds while I’m guiding the WAR rollovers and my single ball. Very helpful! Only having one ball going makes it much easier to spell WAR.

Pm sent. Thank you!

So are you redecaling the inserts, or actually trying to repaint the lettering??

Are you just free handing them ? They look great so far!

Eww you’re selling used rubbers.

I have a lotta time on most system 11 pins. BK2K is tops for me.

It's fast. I love that about it. Different multiballs with different objectives. The light show and sounds are top notch.

Loop awards. Spelling RANSOM! And, contrairy to what some may say, theres much more going on than just right flipper. Hit the uturn a few times and start Knights Challenge. Million points for spelling WAR. A great player of this game will utilize that. Not just rely on keeping the ball up top.

To me, the game is a keeper. I cannot believe it's taken me so long to own one.

Buy.

Somewhat hard to find, cause it's sought after. I lucked out finding mine at the price I did.

A little helpful tip, if you didn't know already: when DK challenge is going on, shoot a ball into the DB Challenge hole. The game will hold the ball there for like 10 seconds. THEN, you only have to contend with 1 single ball to light WAR. Just easier with the one ball locked for a bit.

Not sure its adjustable. But i'd agree its short lived.

Just a fantastic pin. Taxi and pinbot are my close seconds, but man.. BK2K is a masterpiece imo.

Help guys!!

The knight isn’t singing! Yes, during a game, the music/theme song is playing, but the ladies singing isn’t there!

Everything works correct in sound test and music test. It’s just not singing during a game.

Any ideas? I don’t have the power and I don’t have might currently. Help!

So i think my music issue isn't an issue. The singing comes on (you know, "you got the power... you got the might") usually further along in the game, like ball 2 or 3. The music is always going.. just no singing.

Can someone confirm this is normal? Maybe the singing only is triggered by certain things? Or what ball you're on?

Man two posts and nothin.

This club is kinda beat.

Desperate times…

Can anyone verify if there should be 3 mounting tabs to the wireform that delivers the ball to right flipper area?

The manual shows 2, but someone is stating there originally was 3? I wasn't aware..

Are there 2 or 3?

This guy is selling a used gutted Fire! Cab and backbox.

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