I just got my first EM (!), Gottlieb’s fab and rad Surf Champ. It wont reset correctly, been trying to figure it out, but I’m a novice, running out of ideas, and could use your insights.
The machine goes through the reset sequence almost as it should (score wheels reset fine, coin unit resets, player unit advances correctly etc), but there are a couple of clear problems:
-The game over relay Q stays pulled in, and so the Game Over light on the backbox turns on after reset, and the ball won’t kick out.
-The 3rd and 4th player scoreboard lights are *always* on, while 1st and 2rd scoreboards flash on in sequence during reset normally.
I’ve checked the relay switches, cleaned and adjusted them thoroughly, specifically the AX, BX, Q, U, Z1, Z2, cleaned the score reels that were sluggish and adjusted the 0 and 9 switches correctly.
Here’s the reset sequence for Surf Champ according to the manual: http://user.xmission.com/~daina/tips/pub/tip0456.html
Most recently I suspected something was going on with the player unit, and did the measurements for continuity according to this troubleshooting guide: http://www.planetimming.com/Pinball/troubleshooting/Player%20Unit%20Troubleshooting.pdf, everything checks fine except the second batch of measurements, after player 1, ball 3 position. The guide is for Spirit of 76, so I don’t know if it’s fully relevant for Surf Champ.
I have the schematics, but can’t read ‘em. :/
I’d really appreciate your help!
Aarau
Boulder, CO
