It's either:
The switch at the end of the long ramp right before the reel. That's a flaky switch.
Make sure you have the clear eom belt on the reel. Get it at Marco parts. http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/03-8614
Clean optos under reel.
When you lock a ball in the reel does a ball eject into the shooter lane? If not it's probably the switch before the reel.