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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.

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Source: Repairing Electro-Mechanical (EM) Coin Operated Games to 1978, Part One, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)