Just got this Saturday.I was wondering why my "A" light wasn't working for CHAOS and why I couldn't cycle through any of the missions (it stays on Stampede). I found this under the control room (I removed the switch):

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My questions are, do I solder the two white/green wires to that first tab on my new switch? If so, will this solve my problem or is there something-else I should expect? If not, where do they go? Do I need a diode, if so at what rating?

Also, should those green/black wires be soldered to the first switch as well or is it supposed to have a spade terminal?

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. That helps, almost. Where did you get this from? I still need to know if both wht/grn wires go to the tab. I'm assuming they do, but confirmation would save me some soldering and guessing.

Makes sense. The hack has them together, but you can't always trust what you see with a hack. I'll fix it this weekend (hopefully) and see what happens. Thanks again!

I looked through that thread and I missed that. Short attention span I guess. I'll check for that remote diode since that switch didn't have one. Thanks!

I have the remote diode so no need to add one.

Before I get to the switch issue I have questions about the 11 game modes. First, what mode does the game start with? Mine always starts with Stampede and won't advance. Doesn't shooting the ball into the control room when it's lit advance the mode to another when the ball rolls over the switch or am I missing something? Please help me with this, it's driving me nuts and I'd hate to think I just bought a game that needs more work than I was lead to believe. Back to the switch.

I put the new switch in and soldered the wires to it. Fired up a game and threw a ball in the control room scoop...nothing. Advanced Trex, got a jackpot going and into CHAOS mode. Went through the letters C H O and S and saved A for last and...nothing. The ball isn't engaging the switch properly I'm thinking, so I do it manually and...nothing. UGH. Before I change out to another switch, is there anything else I should check?

Here's a pic of how I have it wired with the new switch. You can see the remote diode holder and the other switch as well. The new (#37) switch beeps for continuity. The other switch (#35) isn't beeping, but I know it works because it is working. I am confused.IMG_20150622_192834566.jpg

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OK. I'll try that when I get home.

OK Terry, I tested for continuity on all of the places you mentioned and it beeped everytime. I'm thinking it may be an actual contact issue between the ball rolling over the switch and it not closing all the way. I'll have to check that tomorrow.

In the meantime, if you think of anything else I should try please let me know.

I appreciate your help!

So it turns out the new switch is a little different than the bad switch I replaced. The switch button under the arm is shorter than the button on the bad switch, so it wasn't making proper contact when the ball rolls over it. A little bit of finesse with a switch tool and I'm back in business! It's so nice to play a game that is working correctly!

Thanks for the help terry and soapman!