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Twilight Zone / Newbie in tech / Half of coils K.O.

By Guerrefroide

8 years ago



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#1 8 years ago

Hi guys,
I am not a great technician, but I rencently started to try repairing a Twilight Zone pinball.
It seems that everything is okay, but in fact, hald of the coils are not functionning..

In test mode, when I try the coils, the coils from 1 to 8 are not functionning, then from 9 to 16 perfect. it follows with the magnets, which are in perfect working order too..
Also, the left down flipper is not functionning too, like strange behaviour..maybe some Q's to change ?

Any idea ? I'm also very looking forward to play, it's so frustrating to see the machine like... working except this !
Many thanks for the help.

#2 8 years ago

Check fuses

#3 8 years ago

Hi,
How can I know the ones I need to check ? From view, they all look correct...
I'll check and come back to you..maybe I looked bad..

Many years ago, I had the same troubles with a MB, and I had to change like an U, something.. but I can't remember how I can understand which U is linked with which coils...

#4 8 years ago

For flippers fliptronic board .
For coils 1 to 8 power driver board fuses in the middle of the board .

#5 8 years ago
Quoted from Guerrefroide:

Hi,
How can I know the ones I need to check ? From view, they all look correct...

Checking the fuses visually doesn't always work. Sometimes they look fine but may actually be blown. You need to pull them and test the continuity with a multi-meter. It's also a good time to make sure you have the correct fuses in place. Sometimes whatever fuse is on hand gets stuck in the game.

Here's a "101" video tutorial:

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