I am not sure Stern realized or cared about the ramifications of removing the interlock switch. The programming has not been updated to reflect this change or provide solutions to the problems it creates. For example, the coils are active in switch test which is a huge pain in the ass. Coin door ball save is either no longer available or has to be reprogrammed to work when the menu buttons are accessed. It's a bit more cumbersome of course, but so are those ass-tastic pro playfield support pegs.

Rob

Sad, but true. I'd trade the coin mechs for a working interlock switch.

Rob

I posted on their facebook they should put the interlock back. That's about all we can do.

Rob

They should still update their code for a new coin door ball saver method and a way to disable coils in switch test.

Rob

The code for the coin door ball saver (still present) expects an interlock switch which doesn't exist any more. Therefore the feature doesn't work. How is that not a code issue where the programming is not updated to reflect hardware changes? It could still work if the menu button is pressed.

Then you start a game and test the way it's always been done?

Rob