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Reset is good but the CPU still does not run.

Check the 6803 clock at U1 pins 2 and 3

Cause: Clock circuit fault (rare): the 3.58 MHz crystal or C2/C3 (27 pF), less often C4/C5 (.1 and 4.7 mfd).

Checks

  • With a logic probe both U1 pins 2 and 3 should pulse; a meter reads about 1 V at pin 3.
  • Cycle the power after probing, since touching the clock pins can stall the CPU.

Fix

  • Replace the crystal or the 27 pF caps if the clock is dead.

Systems

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Source: Repairing Bally 6803 Pinball Games from 1985 to 1989, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)