(Topic ID: 283703)

F14 tomcat issue

By walsvet

3 years ago



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#1 3 years ago

My F14 is randomly kicking out a locked ball or 2 prior to shooting up the release ramp for multiball. Any ideas what's going on? Seems to only happen when all three balls are locked. and only seems to release the two balls that are locked in the middle of the playfield, not the one locked on the right side. The problem is intermittent. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! #f14 @f14

#2 3 years ago

check your switch matrix test and see if all switches are working correctly

#3 3 years ago

Hawk007. they seem to all be working properly. That was the first thing I thought of was a switch issue, but they are good.

#4 3 years ago

try closing other switches and make sure when you hit one switch , that only one activates. Failing diodes or a shorted diode or shorted wiring or switch terminals will cause havoc.
And do the bang test. Put game into switch test and bang on the middle of the playfield and see if you have any errant activations.

1 week later
#5 3 years ago

I will give that a shot Hawk007. I appreciate the info. I'll see if I make any headway!

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