On .97 code mine had music and the shaker would go when the screen saver would pass this game takes your pic, then goes to a red screen showing the ball roll that's when it would do the sound and shake. But after the .98 its not working with or with the attract music set to on or off. Anyone else noticing this?

Thanks Yelobird for the heads up on the Dauntless wiring. I found mine to be loose, but I was still uncomfortable with bare wires on a moving part in proxmity to sharp-ish metal.

I added some wire loom today.

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I got the dreaded “left flipper EOS” error today. The fix was quite simple, resolder this wire:

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This was happening to me and a bunch of other Dialed In owners when I first received my Dialed In. We tried a whole bunch of fixes but ultimately it was fixed with a software update. Hopefully JJP is aware of this and fixes the sound clipping and poping sound issues with pirates like they did with Dialed In. Hey JJP staff are you out their is their a fix in the works? .

Thanks for this fix! I believe my first machine has this problem - it has had inconsistent plunges from day one, where sometimes it’s fine and sometimes the ball just barely makes it to the mystery skill shot. My other machine shoots perfect.

Instead of grinding the mechanism, just loosen the plunger housing and adjust the height.

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Ah perfect!

For me I couldn't lower the plunger as it then would have hit the balls too low.

Threw out my back and had to have friends come help me set it up, but I joined the club this weekend!

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I'm curious @yelobird, how does this look with the controlled GI lighting effects? Does it dim/turn off? Or is it always on?

Depends on where you hook it up. I hooked it up to the 12v spot lamps on the left side which plug in just below and those dim with the modes as does this add on strip. Just something I needed to brighten up the flipper area not a sale item. Just to simple to add and for a few bucks anyone can do it.

Just walked into the house to find my son playing Pirates. He got ARGH Frenzy for the first time and had the biggest grin on his face!
This is what it's all about for me. Thanks JJP crew...mission accomplished.

The gate to arm the canon goes up, but when the ship sways over, it falls back down. The gate will be lit, but I feel I'm bashing it 15 times before it gets in once. Is this normal? How can I trouble shoot it?

See my earlier post...
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/jjp-pirates-of-the-caribbean-official-owners-and-fan-club/page/39#post-4741938

Does this help?

I don't think so, yours seems to be more program solution and the way it's meant to be. Mine might actually be lack of clearance or out not holding up. (Loose)

When I run the coil check, it does this:

Yeah, that's something different. A large % of these issues are loose screw(s) or a bad wire somewhere. You're going to have to investigate.

Others have had this including myself. Just need to physically bend an arm down. Check the thread, I know there were pics of what to do.

I noticed my left flipper (and the left flipper on the pearl) both have an end position higher than the right one.

What’s the trick to adjuating the end position?

Loosen pawl nut, adjust alignment, tighten. This often happens in new games and trust that if you think its tight go just a bit more. lol I think Mr LTG made a video on this which applies to most games.

LTG : )

Check the operation of the Black Pearl Flippers in test. See if the right flipper operates opposite between power and hold. If so, the wires are probably switched. This all started with a melted and shorted right coil causing a blown fuse. The transistors tested good. The Pink-Red (power) wire was switched with the Pink-Orange (hold) wire confirmed in the manual. In our case, replacing the coil and correcting the wires fixed the problem. Red and orange traces on pink is easy to mix up.
Hope this helps.

I increased the coil strength for the cannon load door. It has helped quite a bit. Maybe from 20%-80% so I was able to make it in a couple times last night.
I'm still searching the thread on how it needs to be bent for better clearance....

To confirm the bottom position of my flippers looks right, I believe it’s only the top position. And it’s both the bottom play field and the pearl doing it.

I did have a broken left flipper eos wire for a while - would overpowering the left flipper hold cause anything to go out of whack?

Your EOS did not cause an issue. The flippers always look correct in the down position because they are resting against something. Hold them both in the up position when adjusting (use a straight edge across them if you like) and tighten per the LTG movie.

Will do. Thanks!

Remaining question; how do I remove the Pearl to adjust his left flipper?

Turn game off. Move spotlight over a little. Behind back panel of playfield yank out the big metal clip holding the flat metal thingy holding the motor to the pearl. I'd pull off the big white nylon spacer so you don't lose it. Look between pearl and back wall, see the long allen head screw sticking up ? Remove it with a 1/8th inch allen head wrench.

Slide pearl back and lift up and set on the side. Should have plenty of room to work.

If you want to remove from the game, disconnect the connectors below the playfield. Mark opto connectors in case they aren't marked.

LTG : )

Do NOT remove the ship to make an adjustment to either of the upper playfield flippers. It is not necessary to remove the ship to access the pawl nuts. The upper right flipper is trickier, but still manageable.

See my post here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/jjp-pirates-of-the-caribbean-official-owners-and-fan-club/page/28#post-4715544

Flat metal Thingy? Is that tech support beginner level talk? Lol

I can understand that , a name of a part doesn't help if you don't know what it looks like . But I am at beginner level

Ok! So I've narrowed my problem with the cannon hate load. It raises up enough and stays there, but as soon as I hit a flipper on either side it drops back down effectively making the shot impossible. My switches all check out and I've done the "bang on the playfield" test. Any ideas?

What could cause pushing either flipper to lower the gate?

Sorry about that. I should have provided a visual for the mod makers.

LTG : )

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Oh that metal do hicky thing-a-ma-bob! lol Would be a better illustration without the packing foam.....lol

I installed TheModCouple's disc-silencer today and I have to say that I'm a believer now too. I don't want to sound like I'm on the ModCouple's Xmas list, but I've got all of Dave's mods and this one I voted for a TWIPY. Not completely silent (they never claimed it would be), but after about 6 games in, its an improvement.

My only criticism is that the install instructions could use the touch of an experienced technical writer, but I get it...they create mods and that's what they're good at. Might want to add some info onto the website that 'White Lithium Grease' is recommended to have on hand during install.

Finally got my CE home yesterday and figured I'd throw my initial impression up here for follow up sake.

After playing about 50+ games in the past two evenings, I caught myself thinking that Jersey Jack delivers a pinball experience compared to other manufactures. After my gripes during the pre-order, I am happy with the delivered game, very enjoyable. Outstanding amount of work put into the actual game mechanics, playfield, video graphics, sound, cabinet artwork and topper.

The one thing that I really enjoy about the CE is that there is a lack of Jack. The video, sound, callouts are all exceptionally "piratey", but it is a far cry from just some video clips and sounds mashed together like some other titles out there. The theming implementation of an existing franchise is by far the best I've seen on any pinball to date. There is a balance of using the franchise materials while creating a unique, new experience.

From a play perspective, the wide body offers a good mix of speed and shot diversity. There doesn't seem to be a nook or cranny that doesn't have something meaningfully crammed into it. Shots feel smooth overall and I'm really enjoying the multiballs. I really can't compare it as a complete package to the last game I purchased, Deadpool; there is just way more to explore in the game. It doesn't play like a Stern and I like that; it has the same JJP wow feel I got out of my first play on WOZ so many years ago.

Out of box, I had a few basic issues, no more than any other pin, including my DICE or Deadpool LE. The thread gave me plenty of things to inspect and didn't have any wiring issues other than a harness blocking one of the GOLD targets. Moved it out of the way and everything is good. Auto plunger needed some adjustment and it's been good mechanically otherwise so far.

I had the same exact issue. Have you adjusted your ramp to prevent stuck balls? I have a theory that the gold target sticking is indicative of the ramp not being aligned right.

Yes, that is what I ended up doing. The ramp didn't appear to be secured tightly. Loosened, adjusted, tightened up more than it was originally and seems good now.

I’m getting a weird issue with the camera - there’s this rogue reflection spot in the camera and I haven’t been able to nail down the source.

If I remove the translite, the camera is fine, so it’s almost like there’s a weird imperfection in the bezel glass. You can see the spot come back into position as the glass settles.

I’ve cleaned it and my old eyes see nothing.
It’s kind of annoying because it mars the high score photos.

Anyone have an idea?

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So this one is kind of pedantic and maybe a stupid question...maybe Hogbog can answer.

Which of these two flippers is correct? Is the left too high, or is the right too low?

This stuff matters, as it affects your shots which I’m practicing and trying to perfect my aim.

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I'm having the same issue to the point I thought my face was bleeding. I figured I just needed to clean the lense, but now I'm thinking that won't matter.

Both flippers are even with the lane guides when lowered?

Well I just took the bezel off and looked at it really closely - still clean - put it back and now the problem is gone. I guess it was catching a weird reflection in one specific position. I noticed the left/right position of the bezel favors the right, where before it favored the left. Maybe try messing with it?

Well initially I thought the answer was yes, but I just took a good look and sure enough the left flipper rides a touch high. My mission is now clear, I guess!

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You should have removed it before you took the picture I used.

LTG : )

I'll try. Thank you.

Yeah, looks like the left was already starting higher. I'd make sure it's properly gapped as well. My right flipper wasn't properly gapped out of the box.

I am having the exact same problem and have been hoping someone has a solution.

I'm going to call JJ this morning. I'll let you know what they tell me.