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My Monte Carlo is having issues. When I press the start button everything works as it should… except the flippers pop bumpers and kickers. Also the topper isn’t working… any suggestions?
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Quoted from pinballboy:My Monte Carlo is having issues. When I press the start button everything works as it should… except the flippers pop bumpers and kickers. Also the topper isn’t working… any suggestions?
Check voltages first. Di you have a solid 5V at the MPU? If not it may be time to go over the power board. I typically install a precision trim pot and reflow teh connector pins.
You can try reseating the cable connections too.
It would help to know if this is a new game doing this or one that was working fine and just started doing this.
Quoted from Robotworkshop:Check voltages first. Di you have a solid 5V at the MPU? If not it may be time to go over the power board. I typically install a precision trim pot and reflow teh connector pins.
You can try reseating the cable connections too.
It would help to know if this is a new game doing this or one that was working fine and just started doing this.
it was working then i stated a game and it just wasnt
Quoted from pinballboy:it was working then i stated a game and it just wasnt
Something quick and easy: did you check the fuses??
On Manual pag.17 you will find the list and location of the fuses.
If everything is ok, I will follow Robotworkshop suggestions
Quoted from A1k71:Something quick and easy: did you check the fuses??
On Manual pag.17 you will find the list and location of the fuses.
If everything is ok, I will follow Robotworkshop suggestions
I already checked the fuses… I also noticed my topper isn’t working so if there are any suggestions for that to.
Quoted from pinballboy:it was working then i stated a game and it just wasnt
I think every game on pinside was working fine until it wasn't... Really need a dew more specifics. Have you had it for a while and was everything playing well for you up to this point? Simple yes or no is fine.
Do you have the manual for the game? If not you can order one from pbresource.com Having the manual will help.
If it stopped working then you need to start by checking power. There are some excellent troubleshooting tips on the Gottlieb System 80 section of pinwiki.com
The original potentiometer on the power board does fail. If it does the 5V could be missing, low, etc and it will cause all sorts of issues. Best to measure and see. Also the pins on the connector where it is soldered to the board can crack and need to be resoldered.
Can you post a picture of the MPU board? Does it still have an on board battery? Are there signs of battery corrosion? If there was it may have gotten into the connector pins too.
Quoted from Robotworkshop:I think every game on pinside was working fine until it wasn't... Really need a dew more specifics. Have you had it for a while and was everything playing well for you up to this point? Simple yes or no is fine.
Do you have the manual for the game? If not you can order one from pbresource.com Having the manual will help.
If it stopped working then you need to start by checking power. There are some excellent troubleshooting tips on the Gottlieb System 80 section of pinwiki.com
The original potentiometer on the power board does fail. If it does the 5V could be missing, low, etc and it will cause all sorts of issues. Best to measure and see. Also the pins on the connector where it is soldered to the board can crack and need to be resoldered.
Can you post a picture of the MPU board? Does it still have an on board battery? Are there signs of battery corrosion? If there was it may have gotten into the connector pins too.
the game was working when igot it 3 days ago, i fixed the topper already and ordered a manual, will do ground mods then.
1 week later
1 week later
Quoted from A1k71:New Monte Carlo owner here.
Brought it home yesterday and everything was working fine.
Today, instead, when I add credit it goes on test mode; to add a credit I need to start a game, then add the credit (game Tilt, but add the credit).
Is there a way to set it to free mode?? Also switch 65 closed.
Any ideas or suggestions?? i adding some picture to better show my system
Thank you in advance!!!
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I have a monte carlo as well and was able to enable free play by following the guide below. I used a little jumper wire I bought on Amazon. Nice thing is, it can easily be removed and required no soldering.
https://pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_80#Free_Play_for_System_80B_Games
amazon.com link »
I can send you a picture if you want.
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Quoted from A1k71:Decided to add some under cabinets lights to my Monte Carlo, what do you think?
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Looks great! Might have to do that to my Monte Carlo, can you get playfield pics, I might want to change some things on mine.
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