In the middle of a game it stopped responding. Now it won't start a game or reset the score reels; the start relay moves the score motor a little and then everything stops.
Won't start a game or reset the score reels: burnt game-over relay coil
Cause: The game-over relay coil had burnt out.
Checks
- Check the fuses and fuse holders at the transformer and on the motor board.
- Follow the start-up sequence in the manual step by step to see where it stops.
- Inspect the relay coils involved in start-up for burnt or open windings.
Fix
- Replace the game-over relay coil, and find out why it overheated (for example a switch that kept it energized).
Systems
Games
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Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)