All playfield or backbox lamps are out, no coils work, or the game will not power on, though the fuse tests good.
No lamps, no coils or no power: tired fuse holder
Cause: The fuse clips have lost their spring or are dirty, giving a poor connection. Dirt adds resistance and heat that can blow the fuse. Very common on Bally, whose fuse blocks also crack.
Checks
- Look for cracked fuse blocks and loose clips.
- Clean the clips and fuse caps.
Fix
- Bend the clip tabs for tighter grip (they can snap).
- Replace broken or cracked holders or fuse blocks.
Unplug the game before touching the line fuse holder.
Systems
Related tips
- Check fuse ratings before the first power-up
- Fuses to keep for EM games
- Where EM fuses are
- Game tilts mid-ball, then won't power up: cold solder joints on the fuse block
- All lights out but the fuse is good
Source: Repairing Electro-Mechanical (EM) Coin Operated Games to 1978, Part One, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)