So my game is either possessed by a demon or it has an issue.

The game just starts... on its own... and then it will start adding payers. Occasionally the bumpers will activate and pretend like a ball is bouncing around the playfield. It has never done anything like that before this morning.

Any ideas on the problem?

Or should I buy a Ghostbusters game to sit next to it?

**** Edit for clarity... the game is powered on when it does this****

Yeah, I ran a test, but the only thing that came up was on the idol. Which is strange on its own, because it seems to be working fine.

I am definitely a noob when it comes to repair. I am not technically illiterate (or illiterate in fixing technical stuff), but I haven't spent much time fixing these machines.

Hey I have a problem with my idol. It seems to over-rotate. Not by much - I’d guess 2 or 3% rep 360 degrees. It is a pretty big deal for game play, since the idol is never in the spot that it is supposed to be in… balls get hung up, don’t release and etc.

I have replaced the motor and bearing assembly, but I am still having the same issue. Any ideas?

Thanks, I have checked the optos, but it is worth double checking. It almost seems like a braking issue. Like the idol brakes a fraction of a second too late. Ther error is additive too... so after after 20 spins the idol could be 30 degress off... after 40 spins it might be a 65 degress and then, and so on.

ahhhh.... interesting. Could be.... thank you!

Positive it is not the set screw. I thought it was the gear box. It was shedding oil so I knew there was an issue with the grease. I replaced the motor and gear box and I am still having the same issue.

This is a restored machine. The restorer has a sterling reputation, but I guess mistakes can be made. It is worth checking into.