(Topic ID: 230488)

Williams EM won't reset with start button

By Flippingout

5 years ago



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    #1 5 years ago

    Hi All,
    I'm relatively new at this and have an older 1966 Williams 1 player EM that has been playing perfectly for months. Until now that is. When I plug the machine in and hit the start button the lights come on and the game hums a bit. It will not reset score reels and begin a game. If I manually activate the reset relay and outhole relay it will reset and begin a game. The game will play perfectly including kicking out balls, adding balls etc. but when the game ends on the last ball and the "game over" light comes on it will not begin another game by hitting the start button. You have to manually activate the reset relay again. Same thing if you tilt the game. If you hit the start button it will do nothing but hum.
    I should add that the coin mechs have been removed and a start button was installed on the front. Any idea's?

    #2 5 years ago

    Power off. Put your meter on the switch, press it and see if is is actually closing. If you can, trace the wires all the way back to the start or reset relay (check schematic) and again use your meter to check if the switch/wiring is good.

    Don C.

    #3 5 years ago

    What game is it? Do you have a schematic, or is there one on ipdb for download?

    #4 5 years ago

    Did it start before with zero/blank on the credit wheel? If not, add credits. Move the wheel to 1 or 2.

    #5 5 years ago

    Thanks for the suggestions, the reset relay was engaging but not making contact. A little emery cloth and cleaning and she's back up and running.

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