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Fathom lagoon and cave trap star rollover switches not registering

By solarvalue

3 years ago


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#1 3 years ago

Hi all,

I have an issue with my Fathom. The star rollover switches near the cave and lagoon traps are not registering. I have cleaned them and they are gapped correctly. I have continuity between the two tabs when I close the switch. Can't see any loose wires. What other tests can I do to narrow the problem down?

Thanks

#3 3 years ago

Multiball starts ok, the saucers are registering fine, it's just the star rollovers in front of the saucers. I think they just award points and a sound.

#6 3 years ago
Quoted from chad:

Is it only those two switches out?

Yes, just those two switches out.

Quoted from slochar:

Star rollovers on Bally need switch caps on them, make sure they're there and not one side clipped.

The caps are there. Could the caps be the problem? The switches don't register even if I hold them closed.

Quoted from slochar:

Also, if the gold plating is gone on either switch contact, it's just not going to be reliable.

The gold plating is good.

#8 3 years ago

Thanks will check and report back.

#11 3 years ago
Quoted from Joydivision:

They come into play when you have a two or three multiball occurring & one of the balls lands in either the cave or lagoon saucer.

Ah, ok, this is my problem. I thought that they were active all the time. Just tested in multiball and they function as they should. Easy fix! Thanks for your help.

#15 3 years ago
Quoted from Joydivision:

Glad it's sorted. That's a nice Fathom you have, assuming it's the same one you had for sale - probably one of the best originals I have seen for sale in OZ & was a reasonable asking price too.

Thanks, yes, just making sure everything is 100% for the new owner.

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