A flipper does not move at all.
Fliptronic flipper dead: check the button first
Cause: The cabinet flipper button switch is not closing.
Checks
- In the switch edges test, press the button; its dot among the flipper grounded switches should turn into a square.
- If nothing shows, ground the button contacts with a test lead and watch the display again.
- Ground the button input at J805 (test point 6) to check the flipper board input.
Fix
- Clean and adjust the button contacts, or replace the switch.
Systems
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Source: Pinball Machines: How They Work & Troubleshooting, Norbert Snicer