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Data East switches not working - Need Help!

By PINBALL-LUST

7 years ago



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#1 7 years ago

I got a Phantom of the Opera. I've restored it completely about 2 years ago. Now I'm getting a recurring problem with switches. I get the "Ball Missing" error and cannot start a game. Switch #2 in the ball trough does not register in the switch test. I've replaced the switch with a new one, which lasted about 100 games and now its back to Ball Missing again. I replaced that switch again with another new one, both from Marcos, and it lasted 1 game, then does not register any more. My switch test says no bad switches, but Trough #2 does not register when engaged. Is this another problem with the Matrix? Which i know nothing about...or am I getting crap switch replacements from Marcos? Anyone know what this could be? I got one pinball game and when its down, its cry time. Thanks Phantom of the Opera #data-east

#3 7 years ago
Quoted from wayout440:

Check the simple things first:
Use a DMM to check the switch itself for make/break. Remember, new switches are often not gapped correctly, and may need adjustment so that the contacts are the proper distance for a ball to make them contact.
Check the switch diode. (Diode function on DMM is the best way to do this, check in forward and reverse bias direction) When replacing a switch, it's usually a good idea to replace a diode with a new one - they are inexpensive.
Check the wiring upstream from the switch to the previous switch in the daisy chain. It's common when replacing a switch that is not registering, that the real problem is the switch upstream is actually not passing the signal to the switch that isn't working.

Thanks..I'll start tearing into it and try to work this one out. It's been a nightmare for this switch for some reason.

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