Bally E-2090 Error Code 41

[czsm]

My Bally E-2090 3 reel slot works perfect when it is first plugged in.  After playing for about 20 minutes, the machine goes into a "tilt" condition, with all the reels spinning, and an error code 41 in the display.  According to the manual, an Error 41 indicates the left reel reader read 3 or more errors.  I have to hit the reset button inside to correct the problem, but it continues to go into this condition with almost every pull of the handle, until I unplug the machine for a while.

Any ideas on what the problem is and a recommended fix?

[proten]

Swap reel readers 1 & 3 .
If the problem moves to the
right side (code 43) you will need a new reader.
If it stays on the left then you have a
problem with the reel reader control board
or the I/O board.

[czsm]

Thanks proten.  I swapped 1 and 3 reel readers and the problem moved to reel 3 (error code 43 now).  Like before the machine works fine when first turned on, but if it's left on for more than 30 minutes, it gets a reel reader error.

Are these repairable or do I just replace it?

[proten]

Talk to Barry (Foxsslots), he has readers and can repair them.
Look for his banner on the home page.

[czsm]

Thx proten.  Much appreciated.  Barry's helped me out with quite a few parts already.  I'll contact him regarding this reel reader. 

I just ordered a replaced star agitator (old one was turning into a tar-like substance).  BTW, those $1 tokens I got from you work great!

[proten]

Glad to here that. We all try to help out.