I haven't posted about this, but it has been going on for a couple days now. I start playing a game of X-Men, and suddenly, the flippers go dead. It doesn't show bonus info and the ball is STILL on the playfield, but no flippers. Once the ball drains, it shows the bonus and total and then goes on to the next ball. The next ball, the flippers are back to normal. It also doesn't seem to happen after a certain amount of time. Sometimes, right away, sometimes not at all.

Here is some initial findings:
1. It doesn't seem to be connected to any specific switch on the playfield.
2. I attempted to separate the Trough #1 switch so it doesn't sit as low in the ball trough (may need a bigger gap on this).

Any ideas where I can start?

I think they do. I would have to do a glass off test to make sure, but I think they do. What would that mean?

Jodester: Wouldn't it run the end of ball sequence if that switch tripped? The end of ball sequence isn't running until after the real ball drains.

PinballCharlie: No optos, rollover switches.

Haven't had a chance to try any of this out yet as my wife just gave birth last night. Will do on weekend. Keeps any possibilities coming as I will try them all.

Thanks!

I think this ended up being it. When it last occurred, I opened the coin door and noticed the opto was very dim. Secured the connector and it seemed to brighten up. This was during a game where the ball counts were all over the place.

Thanks!

The baby takes up most of my day, but I still find time to play pinball. Hot to the second stage of the danger room today. Nice lighting FX during that mode.

I have extra ball at 20 million turned on and stackable heroes. Just don't start Magneto multiball until all heroes have been started. You must finish the multiball too.