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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT S and S-plus Reel Games => Topic started by: kmarrocco on September 19, 2020, 05:07:15 AM
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Hello,
I have an S+ Double Blackjack 2 coin machine. The fluorescent light bulb above the reels was not working when I got it. First I tried a new bulb, no luck. Then I tried swapping the starter with a known good one with a good bulb, no luck. Then I figured it was the ballast so I ordered a new one and installed it, still no luck. Now it seems that the replacement bulbs are getting blown as soon as I turn the machine on. They do not illuminate at all before this happens. Anyone have experience with this failure before and a potential solution? Thanks in advance.
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Check the wires to be sure you are not pinching them when you close the door.
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Can you post pictures of the wiring of the fluorescent bulb starter and ballast. Sounds like a wiring issue.
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Thank you both for your replies. While trying to take pictures I noticed a black wire that was broken between 2 zip ties that were about an inch apart. It was hard to see but I reconnected it and put in a new lightbulb and it works. Thanks again!
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