Techno Stuff
Common Problems
General
- How do I make my machine free play. Here's free play another way.
- Keys, what keys?
- Identifying wires
- how can I make the game easier
- Blown fuses
Wear and Tear
- Why is the search index coil burned out on my screen game? (fire hazard!)
- Fix flickering/dim lamps (light bulbs)
- What parts wear out on a bingo
(and what should I look at when thinking of buying a game) - What kind of regular maintenance is needed
- a solution for worn wiper finger contacts
(by michael sands - http://www.sandsmuseum.com) - Replacing older style relay switch actuator/lifters
(by Jeffrey Lawton)
Payout Problems
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Game stops during payout
and/or various coils burn in payout units (fire hazard! - jeffrey lawton version of above) -
Payout is incorrect
and/or red letter/OK game starts when it shouldn't
Game Specific Issues
- extra ball bug on mystic line (20 hole) machines