Quoted from Manny65:there are 2 powerball proximity sensors, one in the subway and one in the trough - the ball trough sensor (switch 26 off the top of my head) is known to be troublesome. There are aftermarket better versions which aren't expensive so even if it was an issue it's not the end of the world.
Can you please point me to a more reliable ball trough sensor (switch 26) ? Mine has started to give me the occasional dot. Thx!