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Road show Switch replacement
- Thread starter Tomshine
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Has it broken?
They're just two contacts so if faulty it'll just be either dirty, or the soldering is knackered
Part no is A-16816·4
They're just two contacts so if faulty it'll just be either dirty, or the soldering is knackered
Part no is A-16816·4
A-20014-x Rear Mount Oblong Target (A-16816)
A-20014-5 White Rear Mount Oblong Target
pinparts.co.uk
As above, try cleaning or checking the wires underneath.
Page 2-42 of the manual suggests:
Page 2-42 of the manual suggests:
Tom,
When in a Switch Test, it is okay to link the Column and Row wires together to eliminate the switch and diode, or to by-pass the diode if that's under suspicion.
A continuity test across the switch itself would show if it's making contact. There really isn't much in the construction (pun not intended) of the target to cause an unseen failure; a micro-switch can fail internally, but the contacts of a spot target are in the open.
In addition to the playfield parts page, look at the switch matrix and locations pages. That target is switch number 82, which indicates Column 8, Row 2. In switch test, check each of the other switches listed for Col. 8 and Row 2. It's quite likely that one of those lines has broken at another location, Col 8 seems to include a few spot targets, which are noted for it.
In fact, all but one of Column 8's switches are around that mid-left area, three targets and the two rollover wires leading to Blast Zone.
When in a Switch Test, it is okay to link the Column and Row wires together to eliminate the switch and diode, or to by-pass the diode if that's under suspicion.
A continuity test across the switch itself would show if it's making contact. There really isn't much in the construction (pun not intended) of the target to cause an unseen failure; a micro-switch can fail internally, but the contacts of a spot target are in the open.
In addition to the playfield parts page, look at the switch matrix and locations pages. That target is switch number 82, which indicates Column 8, Row 2. In switch test, check each of the other switches listed for Col. 8 and Row 2. It's quite likely that one of those lines has broken at another location, Col 8 seems to include a few spot targets, which are noted for it.
In fact, all but one of Column 8's switches are around that mid-left area, three targets and the two rollover wires leading to Blast Zone.
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A ohms meter is what everyone should have, checking the switch is quick and simple.
no need to spend a fortune on a meter a cheap one will give you the results you need £20 maybe, if your repairing for a living then of course you would spend much more and buy a Fluke meter or other branded names.
no need to spend a fortune on a meter a cheap one will give you the results you need £20 maybe, if your repairing for a living then of course you would spend much more and buy a Fluke meter or other branded names.