Bally e2000 slot machine HELP

[ramegoom]

Agreed. Use a large Li Ion battery and a diode, you'll get at least 10 years out of it. Even a coin cell will give you years of backup power. Slightly more work to install it, but a good option.

The rechargeable batteries I use are made for rechargeable drills and other power tools, so it'd be virtually impossible to overcharge or overheat the cell thru the 100 ohm resistor. Running your machine for a few hours will keep it fully charged at all times.

[GOS]

I sell the NICAD 3.6 battery on ebay - why mess around with a work around when the correct battery is readily available?  ebay item
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[inobmaz]

I completed the 8 tests.  All a success expect for the reel reader test.  When I held the coin switch to cycle thru the desired paylines nothing happened.  Could be user error. I couldn’t move each reel either as the directions state:

 

“Move each reel one position at a time while observing the display. Check all positions on each reel. If the symbol appearing on the indicated payline is at odds with the code being displayed,

check to be sure the correct tapes have been installed. If the tapes are correct, proceed to the next test.”

 

Finally, I rebooted the machine.  Then inserted a two coins.  The first and second reels locked quickly then the third reel kept spinning. Finally the TILT sign lite up and the errors code displayed (see photos).  The code are 41 000 and then 2 000.

 

Do you think there is an issue with the reel reader control board or the position readers?

[ramegoom]

Could be the stop solenoid. If it gets sticky, it will prevent the reel from stopping.

And, the reel has to stop at its expected symbol, otherwise, you'll set a tilt code. So a sluggish solenoid can give you fits.

[Amechanic]

When doing your test 5 for the reel readers you don't need to hold the coin switch to check the readers.. Go to test 5, unlatch reel one and spin it slowly and watch you win meter.. You should see each symbol appear in the meter.. Do the same with all 3 reels.. The latch paw attaches  to the solenoid for each reel stop.. That latch paw is on a small cross shaft, this shaft should spin freely, and the latch paw should move with out binding.. Same goes for the larger shaft on the top that the reel stops pivot on.. these levers should and need to move with out binding..
You say your getting a code 41, but the third reels not stopping? Code 41 refers to reel one, 42 is reel 2, and 43 is reel 3... One way to check a reel reader is to move it to a different position and see if the error moves with the reader.. These codes can come from a reel not spinning at the proper speed, look for anything rubbing on a reel slowing it down, or it could that your reel hubs needle bearings are dry and need oiling.. There is a small oiling hole on each of the reels hubs.. If your code is 41 and and reel 3 is not stopping, you need to make sure no one before you has crossed the reel readers plugs..

[Badbaud]

I completed the 8 tests.  All a success expect for the reel reader test.  When I held the coin switch to cycle thru the desired paylines nothing happened.  Could be user error. I couldn’t move each reel either as the directions state:

 

“Move each reel one position at a time while observing the display. Check all positions on each reel. If the symbol appearing on the indicated payline is at odds with the code being displayed,

check to be sure the correct tapes have been installed. If the tapes are correct, proceed to the next test.”

 

Finally, I rebooted the machine.  Then inserted a two coins.  The first and second reels locked quickly then the third reel kept spinning. Finally the TILT sign lite up and the errors code displayed (see photos).  The code are 41 000 and then 2 000.

 

Do you think there is an issue with the reel reader control board or the position readers?

Your kick and or arm switch on the side of the reel mech could be out of alignment, that is if test 5 works and shows the proper reel symbols.
If the readings don't match the reel tapes there is a reel decoder board inside the mech that could be suspect.
Best practice is to re-seat all reel reader card and decoder connectors before doing a test 5.

[inobmaz]

Good news the slot is working!  The hydrotex lube had dried on many components in the reel mech.  Broke it down, cleaned it and reapplied lube.  Thanks everyone.

[Amechanic]

Glad to hear it's working. Many of they machines problems can be fixed by doing just as you did. The latch paws. Dog bone links, and other pivoting levers dry out and become sticky. A god cleaning and oiling can fix a lot if problems, but not always everything. Have fun with your newly fixed toy.

Gary

[inobmaz]

The slot was working fine until recently.  The reels just spin, no tilt nada.  When I run the test diagnostic no readings on the display.  Any thoughts?

[Amechanic]

Check your kick and arm switches on the left rear side of the reels. Make sure one switch didn't come off the cam

[GOS]

first picture shows 0000 in the win meter - not arm kick - there are other threads for the 0000 error.

[inobmaz]

Any recommendations on someone who can test and repair the reel readers and reel reader control board? 

[Badbaud]

Call Larry 702-363-9998.

I have testers and repair parts for both.

[inobmaz]

Thanks I will call you tomorrow. 

[Badbaud]

You should also send your I/O board