Midway 16-20044-101, 16-20040-101 manual Coin Mechanism and Pricing Troubleshooting Table

Coin Mechanism and Pricing Troubleshooting Table

SYMPTOM	CAUSE		REQUIRED ACTION
		1.	Enter Menu System by pressing and holding
• VGM (video game machine)	Improper settings at		TEST MODE switch inside coin door. From
accepts currency or tokens,	Pricing Menu		Diagnostics Menu, choose SWITCH TEST. Use
but number of credits per			tests to confirm operation of switches.
coin or bill is incorrect.		2.	From Adjustments Menu, choose PRICING
			MENU. Verify that units and credits are set
			correctly.
		1.	Check that cabinet wiring is correct for this VGM.
	Faulty wiring	2.	Assure that coin meter and coin switches
			connect properly to control input wires.
		1.	Unlock and open cash door. Empty cash box.
• VGM won’t accept currency	Improper currency		Inspect revenue for counterfeit currency.
or tokens.		2.	Check vault. Remove any items that block path
			from mechanism.
• VGM won’t start.		1.	Unlock and open coin door. Check each
	Faulty coin		mechanism for proper mounting.
• Audio and video are present.	mechanism	2.	Remove mechanism.
		3.	Clear currency path.
		4.	Reinstall mechanism and latch it.
		1.	Verify that mechanism is level after doors close.
	Tilted coin	2.	Repair or replace coin door if it is bent or
	mechanism or VGM		damaged.
		3.	If necessary, adjust cabinet leg levelers to keep
			mechanisms vertical.
• Coin indicators don’t light	Burned-out bulb	1.	Burned-out bulbs may appear white or darkened.
			Check continuity with DVM.
		2.	Replace burned-out bulb with same type.
	Open fuse circuit	1.	Check fuse continuity with DVM.
		2.	If fuse is blown, replace fuse with same type.
		3.	If fuse isn’t blown, check wiring.

CAUTION: Don’t remove or install any connector when power is turned on. Installation under power will damage the circuit boards or hard disk drive and void the warranty.

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