Quoted from PinMonk:

It's likely getting stuck on the little u-turn behind the backboard. Might need to loosen the screws and make it a smidge steeper so there's a little more gravity to help it out.

Quoted from PinMonk:

But 2 Minutes to Midnight is a mode. I don't think the visuals will fit at all with Speed of Light.
The only thing that's weird about using the external amp is when you shut the machine off, it almost makes a wheezing sound since the amp is always powered and you hear the line out lose signal. Not bad, just strange the first time.

Quoted from x-rug-x:

Had the exact same problem, but on my Pro, I have a post above about it, but until this weekend I never solved the problem. My theory was that it had to be in the auto-plunge mech since my manual plunger was working. After several hours of messing with the auto-plunge mech all I did was make it so neither worked.
On mine the problem was the screw at the end of the guide (by the upper-right flipper, under the plastics). The screw was pulling the end of the ball guide down from where the guide naturally wanted to be, so the guide was being torqued in a way that caused the ball to go more left. I noticed this when I was removing the screw to try to adjust the guide (there's a slot for adjustment, but mine was as far right as it go already and still hitting the post). As I removed the screw I could see the guide come up and straighten out. I wound up putting a washer in between the playfield and adjustment tab on the ball guide. This kept the ball guide from being torqued while being tightened down. Back to 100%, no bending, no nothing. Launched balls working like a champ again (both kinds). My theory is that over time, the guide settled into the wood an slowly became torqued. Not sure, time will tell.
I've seen lots of theories and solutions for this problem, I actually feel like my solution might be the one as it makes a lot of sense and it doesn't require fine adjustments or bending that some of the other solutions seem to require. It doesn't require a ton of precision from either the auto or manual launchers, which makes me feel better as well.

Quoted from Lethal_Inc:

I think this is BS. A NIB game like this should not need these kinds of adjustements. Fix the fuckin problem Stern! I wanted to buy this game and was going to sell one of mine to get it. Thinking about it now, I’m out. I’d have to sell a perfectly good working game, add more cash to the deal, and once I finally get it, I have to constantly fix or mess with the manual/auto plungers to play the game correctly. For $5600 you can kiss my ass Stern! I’d rather keep what I have.

Quoted from Cserold:

What is the post-switch power? Thanks for the help.

So, I have this exact same issue. Did you ever find a good solution? Thanks! -- Craig

Quoted from jalpert:

This is the biggest bunch of shit I might have ever read on this site. DI plays like shit because JJP used incorrect ramp flaps on both of the orbit shots. Instead of a nice clean flowing game, it's a bunch of bricks and misses because the balls are catching air when they shouldn't, hitting places they shouldn't, and not making the shots they should. The fact that I took the ramp pieces out, tapered them with a dremel and put them back in to fix the issue proves just how serious it is. The game plays night and day when the issue is fixed. Lots of people are having the issue, most people don't realize it, and I tried to tell JJP about the issue and they didn't care at all. Something SO simple just kills DI, so lets not start some JJP vs Stern bullshit.
I could also tell you about my NIB WOZ RR that was so awful the ball couldn't even complete the very first ball launch, they didn't dress the wires under the castle mini and the ball would just hang up under it. That's some awesome QC right there, they didn't even plunge the ball.

Quoted from snaroff:

The rubber sleeve on my Trooper MB diverter post creeps up every 10 games or so, resulting in stuck balls and annoying searches/tilts from trying to free the ball. Anyone else having this problem? I've had MANY games with posts and never had this happen. Before I contact Chas, wanted to see if there are any solutions folks have been implementing.
Thanks,
snaroff
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Quoted from snaroff:

Thanks for the tip/response. That's what I was thinking as well. No adjustment to center the post, but I bent the bracket and seemed to improve it. The mech does have an adjustment for the post height. I raised it 1/8", so the ball is unable to rest in the hole (which it was doing, ever so slightly).
Man, this game is temperamental....
snaroff

Quoted from snaroff:

Yep...fortunately, the auto-fire works great on my example. My only remaining issue is my mummy captive ball is still wonky. I replaced the armature & adjusted the switch, but the ball itself seems to catch (which requires hitting it to reset).
snaroff

Quoted from Rob_G:

The mystery newton ball on my Premium started acting up tonight. It's not the mechanism itself or the switch gap, but the positioning of the switch cup. I drilled out the 2 mounting holes slightly bigger so I could position the switch assembly better without having to bend the bracket. Maybe it's also because I have the older spoon posts, but they have to be absolutely 100% centered in the cup. Test by pushing down the back of the plastic cup and if the post moves even a fraction, adjust it again. When it's not centered, the switch may actually open more in one or more directions and the switch doesn't close.
Rob

Quoted from splitcms:

I was just going to post about this. My ball is getting stuck on the upper right side and shaking it won’t get it down on the premium model. Any sites sell anything to install for this?[quoted image]

Quoted from jalpert:

Everything plunger related on Iron Maiden is blown way out of proportion.

Quoted from RA77:

Have a browse through the topic gallery, or key posts at the top of page, this will quickly point you the the numerous posts about the crud mech.

Quoted from PinMonk:

More wear and tear is not a good solution to a different problem.
If you're not careful complaining, they'll just disable auto launch and call it "as designed."