The Aussie Pinball Arcade
Aussie Pinball Forums => Technical Matters => Pinball Repairs / Problems & Assistance => Topic started by: pinfrog on September 22, 2014, 03:59:39 PM
-
Hi all, A friend has the above mentioned machine. Problem is that the helicopter cannot pick up the ball as it seems the magnet is not turning on. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
-
Fire the magnet via the test mode in the machines menu/test settings. If you hear the relay or magnet clicking in or out, place a ball near the magnet to see if the magnet works or not. If u hear the relay clicking, it probably means the magnet is fried only and you can replace the magnet easily. If you don't hear the relay clicking then it may be a loose wire or a problem on the board. Follow the wiring back from the magnet and check for disconnected wires or broken wires. Do you or your friend have a manual for the machine, would be worth checking the wiring diagram for the offending magnet and its circuit. Hope it helps.
-
Check the wires from the magnet back to the Playfield these do a huge amount of movement and wear through or break inside the plastic wire cover
-
Thanks guys , will do .
-
Check the wires from the magnet back to the Playfield these do a huge amount of movement and wear through or break inside the plastic wire cover
+1 to Dan's advice.. i remember working on one of these about 4 years ago with the same issue, replacing the magnet wires fixed it *%*
-
Funny how everytime there is a problem with a Rescue 911 it is to do with the helicoptor
-
Hi all, magnet now works the problem was a broken wire in the loom to the helicopter. Problem now is the ball lifter does not raise the ball high enough to capture the ball. I have played with it a bit and I reckon the ball needs to be lifted another 2 or 3mm for the magnet to grab it. Is there any way to adjust the ball lifter up a little so the magnet will take the ball. Cheers.