(Topic ID: 122529)

Target Alpha Help!

By smersh

9 years ago



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#1 9 years ago

Hi Folks. I need a refresher! I have a target alpha that some times(not all times) will not advance ball once it drains. this might happen on single player or 4 players. Might be on ball 1 or could happen on any ball. When it drains it wont go into shooter lane and wont give any points or bonus points just sits there. What can I look for? Thanks for the help..

#2 9 years ago

The outhole kicker is activated by a switch on the 'O' relay, so the 'O' relay needs to energize.

But to get the 'O' relay to energize, there are eight(!) switches that need to be closed (in series). The two most likely ones for an intermittent might be the outhole switch itself (closes when ball lands on it), and the 15th position switch on the Bonus Unit (make/break switch there).

#3 9 years ago

good lead. thanks.

#4 9 years ago

DirtFlipper. Cleaned the brass rivets on the bonus unit with a eraser and it seems to be working fine now. Fingers crossed. Thanks again for the lead!!!!

#5 9 years ago

Hmm, those aren't really involved with getting the ball kicked back out, but glad it's working again.

#6 9 years ago

Oh no! We played a bunch of games fri night and sat has not fail so far. The bonus unit is mounted under the pf correct?

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