All general illumination is out.
No GI at all
Cause: No 6.3 V AC reaching the driver board, or the 74LS374 GI latch.
Checks
- Measure the 6.3 V AC arriving from the transformer.
- Check the GI input connector for burning.
- Check the latch.
Fix
- Repair the transformer wiring or connector, or replace the latch.
Systems
Related tips
- General illumination strings
- GI string dead after connector replacement: broken traces
- Several GI strings dead after a connector repair: lifted pads at J115
- All GI out (playfield and backbox) with good fuses and plugs: reseat the CPU ASIC and ROM
- One GI string dead though the board and fuse test fine: burnt connector in the cabinet
- GI string still dead after replacing J115: broken through-hole, add a jumper
- One GI string dead after a restoration: unkeyed J115 plugged in upside down
- All backbox lights out with good fuses: burned J120 GI connector
Source: Repairing Williams/Bally WPC Pinball Games from 1990 to 1999, Part One, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)