Ballys S5500 Help with code 0-6? dont see any ref. to this code

[stayouttadabunker]

I wonder if the prism is in there?
There's a glass prism behind the coin-in optics board under the coin comparator behind the whole coin mechanism bracket.
If it's not in there, the coin-in optics will not register a credit.

[SLOTMAN]

What happens when you push the little white test button on the coin optics? Originally you stated this machine worked for 8 years but some of the comments lead me to believe you just acquired it. Is that true???

[cowboygames]

I'm gonna guess that after he cleared it he didn't return the jumper to it's origional position or lost denom and/or limit settings when he cleared it

[jhoward]

Nope, had it for 8 years and it had been working for 7 1/2.

So the glasss prism is there but what I found when taking thing apart was a red wire broken off at the plug that goes in to the comparator!!!
Im guessing that is the culprit. (photo attached, I used a piece of black rubber being so you could see it better.

BTW, I definately did return the jumper to its original position, but thanks for checking cowboy.

[jhoward]

This wouldnt explain my issue with the bill validator though, perhaps cowboy is on to something there with denomination or limit settings?

Jason

[SLOTMAN]

Denomination is dip switch controlled. If the jumper was left on he would have never gotten a code 50. Is there any codes after 50 like 54 or 31???   I suggest you use the test features that are outlined in module two.
What happens when you press the little button on the coin optics??

[cowboygames]

Dang it! Thought I was on to something there. My S6000 had a similar problem, but with the yellow wire. I don't remember if it affected validator use or not though. I used a little solder to put my wire back in the molex, worked great

[stayouttadabunker]

(Bunker brushes off his shoulder with the back of his hand ...lol)

Okay, when you fix that red wire...uh...look for a broken wire by the bill acceptor harness too...

[Mr. Dinoman]

Does the BV make any sound at all when powering up?...Check and make sure the cash can if fully seated and door latches are closed...

[Mr. Dinoman]

Also check the switch on the MPU board...Is it in the "Coin Mech" position (down) or in the Up position?...I could not tell from the photo...

[jhoward]

- Coin Mech was down (must have bumped it)

- I flipped Coin Mech to on (up).

The Coin Mech now accepts coins but does not register them as credits (im guessing my lil red wire)

The BV is now working and it is reading credits. (did that have something to do with the coin mech?) If not I am wondering why the green light came on the BV and now it works?

The only thing it would seem isnt working is the coin mech.

[stayouttadabunker]

  Amazing what flipping one lil switch does huh?

Fix the lil red wire next and you're back in business! 

[jhoward]

Go ahead and laugh it up!!!, I DESERVE THAT ONE!!!!!!!!

Donation to this great site will be coming.

You all have made my wife very happy...which makes my friggin life easier......at least for tonight.

Jason

[stayouttadabunker]

lol That's nothing!

I was working on an S+ one morning....wondering why I had no lights or anything!
So I rip out the power supply box, inspect the heck out of it, re-install it, check my ballasts and fluorescent lamps...starters....nothing? 

Sweating  , Cursing  & Scratching my head  and out of the corner of my eye -
I see that the plug isn't in the socket on the wall...

[Mr. Dinoman]

Back on topic, yes the switch disconnects the coin acceptor and the BV...I awesome your up and running?...I hope I have helped as well as the other members...I enjoy this as a hobby and like to help out...On another note, thanks to all that have helped me in the past and I hope I have been helpful to many as well...
Jimmy