The right flipper suddenly stops working. In test, the flipper coil fires in solenoid test but the flipper button fails switch test.
One flipper dead and its button fails switch test: dirty flipper button opto board
Cause: The cabinet flipper button opto board was fouled (here with heavy leftover solder flux from an earlier repair), blocking the opto.
Checks
- Run switch test on the flipper button and solenoid test on the flipper coil to see which side has failed.
- If the button fails, pull the flipper opto board and inspect and clean the optos.
- Check the Fliptronic board fuses are the correct type and rating; replace any fast-blow fuse that has been fitted where a slow-blow is specified.
Fix
- Clean the flipper opto board (remove old flux with a brush and alcohol or naphtha), or replace the board if it is damaged.
Systems
Games
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Source: Pinball Repair help group!! (Facebook group)