Howdy, I am going to start this thread by pointing out my total, utter lack of experience and confidence on working on Gottliebs. Because of this i am very stumped at how to even start off with solving this problem.....
This problem is intermittent. When i start up the machine, it will boot up ok. Then the PF lights drop out, the BG TILT light goes on & the game is unplayable. Sometimes the lights will flicker on and off with a loud "clicking" going with it from under the playfield. Sometimes the clicking will happen with the lights not on.
Sometimes it will let you start up a credit with the lights off, but the flippers will not work and no sound. The ball will load up on each drain though.
I have no idea where to even start on this. I checked the connectors to the tilt and reconnected them again, but i dont think this is the issue.
I have no manual for Q*Bert and i cant find one online. The boards are original, not the Pascal Janin remake.
Can a pinballer with patience help me work through this issue. Love the game, but its on/off workability makes it a difficult game to rely on in a competition format