Bally E-2413 Reset after each play

[Dipsey Tussle]

Hello Folks,


Brand new member here. I picked up a Bally E2413 off craigslist and it seems to function properly except for one issue. After inserting the quarters and completing a spin, I often have to open the door and reset the machine to get the deflector to snap back into place so I can play again. Once in awhile if I turn the key on the side I can get a few consecutive spins in but shortly after it will again not display the insert coin light or allow me to play the game without a reset.


When it does play, it registers the coins properly and also pays out accurately.


I am very new to this and not sure what direction to go in trying to fix it. I ran the test and all the functions work including the coin deflector.


I would also like to find a slot technician in my area who can perform scheduled maintenance. I am in Philly.


Anyhow, Hello! and thanks for any insight you can provide. I love the machine and think this will be an enjoyable hobby.

[Amechanic]

Hello and Welcome to NLG... I would start but removing the Power Supply board on the back wall behind the hopper. Take a large pink eraser like the kind they use in school, and clean the pins for the plug. At this time you can check the plug for any dark or burnt connectors. You could try just removing the top plugs on the IO board just behind the reels. If you try removing the IO board, be very careful of the flat grey ribbon cable connecting the IO and MPU boards. The pins on the ribbon cable are broken off very easily. If you bend one and try to straighten, it can break off.
So I would just try cleaning the IO plugs and Power Supply plugs first. The other thing to check are the condition of the fuse holders. They become brittle and can break or have a loose fitting cap. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Dipsey Tussle]

Hi


Thanks so much for your response. I checked all the fuses earlier and one was loose, that was the fuse for the 3rd coin in lamp I believe, because that didn't illuminate but after I tightened the fuse it now comes on.


All the fuses are good otherwise and seated properly.


I checked the pins on the power supply board and they are very clean,same with the connector that goes into it.

After I put the connector back on I was able to play for several spins without having to reset, but the problem returned. [/font][/size]


Update: I later checked the connectors on the board behind the reels and those looked good too. I also re-seated the connectors on the power supply board again and I am getting a very long run of continuous play. Maybe the power supply connection was loose? I'll have to see how I make out for awhile. But I am very appreciative of your advice.

[ramegoom]

Sounds like classic cold solder joints on the original power supply:
http://www.ramegoom.com/john/E2000/cold_solder_joints.jpg

[Amechanic]

Hi


Thanks so much for your response. I checked all the fuses earlier and one was loose, that was the fuse for the 3rd coin in lamp I believe, because that didn't illuminate but after I tightened the fuse it now comes on.
All the fuses are good otherwise and seated properly.
I checked the pins on the power supply board and they are very clean,same with the connector that goes into it.
After I put the connector back on I was able to play for several spins without having to reset, but the problem returned. [/font][/size]
Update: I later checked the connectors on the board behind the reels and those looked good too. I also re-seated the connectors on the power supply board again and I am getting a very long run of continuous play. Maybe the power supply connection was loose? I'll have to see how I make out for awhile. But I am very appreciative of your advice.

The connectors in that power supply plug are just tin plated and the tarnish. I use a very fine wet/dry sand paper on the PS header pins to clean those up.. You could remove the crimp connectors from the PS plug one at a time and clean them, and to spread them open for a tighten connection.. I usually crimp new ones on to fix this problem. But if you don't have the crimping tool and connectors, then just remove them one at a time by pushing down the small metal tab that hold them into the plug.. Just remember to lift up that locking tab to keep the connector ibto the plug..

[Badbaud]

The error acts like the kick switch is not working every time a spin is initiated.

[Dipsey Tussle]

Thanks for all the replies and useful info. As of late it is working pretty well. I haven't had to do a reset and It plays nicely. I have just been making sure to play it throughout the day, every day, I think that has helped.


Once in awhile if I leave it on all day, I hear a low buzzing after a few hours.


The only issue right now is the "insert coin" light doesn't come on anymore, yet if I run test 2 it works fine. The "coin accepted" light sometimes is real dim or flickers, yet that too is fine on the test sequence.


Maybe I should purchase new bulbs. The wires that go to the bulbs look ok.