Ran into a problem on my Playmatic Fandango that I can't seem to figure out. While the game is started, as soon as you score 1000 points - whether by hitting 100 10 times or 1000 once, the 100s score relay sticks on. I've checked all the score reel switches and verified that they're working as expected. If you turn the game off, and back on the score reels reset properly. If you turn the game on but don't actually start it and manually activate the relays, there is no issue. This leads me to believe the issue is on the playfield somewhere... I've found that as soon as the relay is locked on, there is continuity between all 100s switches on the playfield... I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if that's normal for when the score relay is engaged. I've attached the schematics, but I'm not great at reading them. Anyone have a clue as to where I should be looking?
Thanks
Ben
Playmatic Fandango - 100s Score Relay Locks When 1000 Points Scored
Playmatic Fandango - 100s Score Relay Locks When 1000 Points Scored
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Re: Playmatic Fandango - 100s Score Relay Locks When 1000 Points Scored
Somewhat difficult to clearly identify the contacts/relays letters in the top right area of the schematics,
but I would suggest to check the following:
- EOS switch on solenoid of the 1000 score reel - ensure it opens when its solenoid pulls-in;
- 'O' Control Bumper relay contacts - make sure they are adjusted correctly and not all three contacts shorted together - it ties 100 or 1000 pts for the bumpers.
(on the schematics, location position 1, between E and F)
Best of Luck!
-Sylvain.
but I would suggest to check the following:
- EOS switch on solenoid of the 1000 score reel - ensure it opens when its solenoid pulls-in;
- 'O' Control Bumper relay contacts - make sure they are adjusted correctly and not all three contacts shorted together - it ties 100 or 1000 pts for the bumpers.
(on the schematics, location position 1, between E and F)
Best of Luck!
-Sylvain.
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Re: Playmatic Fandango - 100s Score Relay Locks When 1000 Points Scored
Sylvain you are the effing man!
The 'O' Bumper control relay had some of the solder points bent to the point they were touching. I straightened them out and made sure none were shorting and we seem to be back in business - at least the score reels aren't getting stuck any more.
What I was too embarrassed to mention in the original question was that the playfield took a nasty bump a while back while I was sorting out another problem. I thought I had sorted out all that damage but I guess I missed this relay the last time.
Thanks so much for your help!!
The 'O' Bumper control relay had some of the solder points bent to the point they were touching. I straightened them out and made sure none were shorting and we seem to be back in business - at least the score reels aren't getting stuck any more.
What I was too embarrassed to mention in the original question was that the playfield took a nasty bump a while back while I was sorting out another problem. I thought I had sorted out all that damage but I guess I missed this relay the last time.
Thanks so much for your help!!