After a cleanup the game barely starts: lights come on only after a coin or sometimes the start button, the score motor does not run and no voltage reaches it.
Game won't start and score motor won't run: bad fuse clips on the 25 V fuse
Cause: The fuse clips for the 25 V fuse had gone bad, so the fuse was not making contact.
Checks
- Measure voltage on both sides of each fuse in its holder, not just the fuse out of circuit.
- Look for loose or tarnished fuse clips.
Fix
- Reseat the fuse and tighten, clean or replace the worn fuse clips.
EM games run some circuits at line voltage; unplug the game before working on the fuse block.
Systems
Games
Related tips
- Solenoid fuse blows
- A fuse blows as soon as a game is started
- Finding why a fuse blows: start with which circuit
Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)