Paragon issue

[pinfrog]

Hi all, playing Paragon today and the small upper flipper stopped working. Cannot see any loose or broken wires to the solenoid. What could be the cause of this problem. Cheers Les.

[pinball god]

OMG the dreded small flipper problem on a paragon. Mate this machine is too far gone and needs to be scrapped. Give me your address and I'll help you get rid of it. In fact I'll put in my car and take it to the tip and save you the trouble  

Sorry couldn't resist as I'd love to own ths title. I'm sure it's an easy fix and someone will be able to help

[pinfrog]

Yeh  Im so pissed off I am  ready to trade it on a working zaccaria. he he he.

[Strangeways]

On the lower left flipper there is a switch stack. The outer switch is normally open, and when the EOS closes, it also closes this switch which activates the upper flipper. If a wire has fallen off, or the switch is out of alignment (tighten the switch stack screws first), then the upper flipper will never work.

Just locate the switch, follow the wires and you should find the fault.

[pinfrog]

Just as you diagnosed Nino , a loose wire on the bottom flipper switch stack. A little solder and upper flipper back in action. Thanks once again for your expertise.

[Ballywannabe]

Hi Les

If you need a new machine there should be plenty to choose from at this weekends auction

Are you going?? I should be there Saturday.

cheers
Ian

PS - follow Nino's advice and you should solve your flipper problem, also check the EOS on the small flipper is closing properly.

PPS - If you want to sell your Paragon, I know someone who would looooove to have it (no, not me!).

[Strangeways]

Just as you diagnosed Nino , a loose wire on the bottom flipper switch stack. A little solder and upper flipper back in action. Thanks once again for your expertise.

No worries Les - Enjoy your machine !