Need some advice. Today the Soccer Ball isn't spinning at all. Is test, it won't spin either direction. Fuse is ok, checked all the connectors under the PF and on the boards. Does the motor just completely die suddenly? Or am I overlooking known simple fixes? Marco has them in stock for like $90.

Edit: Never mind - Re-punched the wires on the small motor board and that did it.

Back in the club! Was away for 3.5 years but regretted selling mine right away. Needs a new soccer ball and goalie - those come on Monday. Also a good cleaning of course.
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Yes I was actually shocked that you passed on the game after seeing the condition. It’s very nice. Just finished a teardown. Cleaned, new rubbers, new soccer ball, new goalie, and waxed it good. It plays fantastic. As I said, this is my second WCS and this playfield is nicer than the first.

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Is that a screw hole to the right of the goal near the mascot shot?

You need to install new header pins to the GI section where the hacks are, along with new matching connectors.

You are going to need to purchase a new DMD controller board or rebuild the high voltage section of the DMD board. If you can do board work it is about $20 worth of parts. If not, about $100 for the board.

I would buy new ramps. They are available but expensive. $378!

The sling plastics are available I believe also.

So, do the motors actually work?

The goalie target is very simple, it is just an upside down stand up target. The switch could not be gapped properly or a wire has come off. Worse case scenario is is a switch matrix problem, but if that is the only target not working, that is unlikely. Once you remove the goalie plastic if will probably be clear what is wrong.

Yes, you could do the piggy board if the high voltage section is the only thing wrong. There are other parts of the DMD board that can cause other issues, but the HV section is obviously bad. Price is getting really close to a replacement complete board however.

Board work isn't for everyone, but if you make the investment in the right tools, you can save a TON of money in situations like this. The actual failed components are very cheap. It just depends on how many boards you will end up fixing.