Author Topic: 1994 triple diamond deluxe error code (Read 7698 times)

Greaty · « **on:** August 18, 2016, 05:04:20 PM »

i have a code 41 then i reset and get a 42 then a 43 i went to 61 1 and reset that works for about three spins then starts all over with 41 please help as i am new to this.

rickhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:56:37 PM »

41, 42 and 43 are all reel errors. I would check the clearance of the reels to make sure they are not rubbing against something creating the error. If that doesn't fix it, the cables that control the reels are under the reel shelf toward the back. It is a molex type connector that you can pull out. Examine all 3 connectors make sure there are not burn marks and then plug them back in, making sure they are in nice and tight. After that, the other thing to check are the reel control chips on the MPU, the easiest way to do that is to swap out the mpu board with a known working that, otherwise it involves desoldering the existing chips and installing new ones. If you don't have a spare MPU board, now is the time to get one while they can be found relatively easily. The S+ is built like a tank, and things rarely go wrong with them, but they are over 20 years old now, and eventually getting parts for them is going to be very difficult, so if you want to keep it around for a while, I suggest you get some spare parts, like MPU's, motherboards, reels, and a power supply.

Greaty · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2016, 03:59:21 PM »

ok how do i know what mpu to get is the number on the board?

Greaty · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:11:57 PM »

just a heads up if i turn the reels by hand a little then shut door it works for a little the i get one of the errors 41 42 43. could it be the reels themselves?

knagl · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:31:04 PM »

Have you checked to make sure that nothing is physically rubbing on the reels when the door is closed? The wires that run above the fluorescent tube that is mounted above the reel glass are good suspects -- they'll be taught when the door is open, but watch them closely as the door closes, they start to sag. If they sag enough, they could touch the reel baskets while they're spinning, possibly causing a reel error.

As far as what MPU board to purchase, if that's the problem, you're likely in the market for an IGT S+ 10mhz MPU board. No particular part number, just a 10mhz S+ MPU board.

Greaty · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:39:55 PM »

nothing rubbing wired tied every thing.

Greaty · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:41:36 PM »

one of the reels #3 does wobble a little i don't know if that will effect it. it doesn't touch anything tho.

off-track · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:48:43 PM »

Just a suggestion...

Are the small nuts on the lower side of the display board tight? I was hearing a scraping noise (not to the point of causing a reel tilt) and found that to be the cause.

Also, with the door open move each reel ~two notches one at a time. Each one should cause the machine to run the right to left reel alignment with the door open so you can look for anything rubbing in the cabinet or odd noises.

Edit: how much wobble?? Is a spoke cracked?

Greaty · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2016, 05:59:09 PM »

no strip was not in groove properly i just got machine and i got it in so the wobble is very slight. nuts are tight. but it does not do the wheel alignment when i move the wheels a little.

off-track · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2016, 06:16:23 PM »

Hmm, that doesn't sound right? With the power off you should be able to easily move any of the reels with no resistance. As soon as you power up they should visibly "stiffen". After that, when you move a reel does it resist (like a "notch") turning? Even one "cnotch" causes my machine to do a reel alignment.

I'm new here.. just going by how my Triple Sapphire works. They appear the same to me? I'm sure a more senior member will know more.

Greaty · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2016, 06:50:12 PM »

when powered off they are free when powered on the first to have very little to no notch the third one has notch but they do not realign.

off-track · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2016, 07:07:38 PM »

When you shut and latch the door does the display blank for ~10 seconds and then reverse spin all three reels?

Greaty · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2016, 07:17:46 PM »

Greaty · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2016, 07:20:16 PM »

it does blank but most of time it does not spin never took notice if it reverse spins

off-track · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2016, 07:54:03 PM »

Sorry, my mistake.

If the door is just opened and closed it doesn't do the right left alignment.
If, when the door is open mine will do a re-align if one reel is moved. After that, when the door is shut it will again do an alignment.
Door open, power cycle, the BV runs it's self check, then the reels do a right/left spin. Close the door, the display blanks and the the reels do another right/left spin, the display comes on and the lower (blue) candle flashes until the next spin completes.

Maybe try re-seating the reel connectors or possibly temporarily swapping the reels to see if the "limp" behavior follows?

Greaty · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:04:24 PM »

when i first got it it do a realignment now it just stopped.

off-track · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:15:51 PM »

Another thought... how does the motherboard power connector look? The S+ is known for having problems because of that? If you search here you'll see several posts of how to spot/fix that problem. It should be pretty obvious as a darkened/burnt pin in the molex connector.

Greaty · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:33:34 PM »

nope looks nice and white .

this thing is killing me it worked for a week after i bought it now it's driving me nuts.

Greaty · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:51:28 PM »

Just ordered a mpu and reel set figure i'm going to need them as backup any way. let us pray!

off-track · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2016, 09:31:40 PM »

Shotgun rather than diagnostic but.. oh well?

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