Hey guys,
I picked up a new game and my one flipper gets stuck during the game in the up position. Once I hit the other flipper, it goes back into the regular position. Both flippers seem weaker than they should. Is this a flipper rebuild kit, new coils, or something wrong with the board issue.
Thanks!
Will it stay up if you turn the game off? If so it will be a mechanical issue and not electronic. If that's the case start by pulling the coil assembly apart, clean the sleeve or replace it. It's fairly common to have mushroomed ends on the plunger that cause it to drag in the sleeve and get stuck. If you see this you can bevel the ends with a file. Just a couple suggestions to start.
Do what FlipperMagician suggested first to determine whether or not it is mechanical or electronic. I am thinking that it is probably mechanical but test it just to find out. If it turns out to be mechanical, start taking things apart & looking around for the culprit. If everything is weak... While you're tearing everything apart, it might be worth it to just do the flipper rebuild -- especially if everything is gunked up and nasty.
Derek
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