Bally Series E 2000 error 41 - Fixed

[einad]

Hello

I have a Bally 3 reel Series E, on the identification plate it  shows E2240-108. It's a 3 reel  5coin (25c) machine.

The tilt light is constantly on, but it accept coins, if I play the machine like normal it gives a error 41 and the reels does not stop.
I do have a manual and did all the test, on test 5, the reel reader test, all 3 readers register and shows the correct values on the display for the icons on the reel.

If I do test 8, the game function test, the machine accept coins, I can pull the lever, the first reel stops then the 3rd reel, but the second reel does not stop.
On test 2, the load test, I can hear the first and third reels stop solenoid activating but not the second reels, however, if I close the door, all 3 reels lock solenoids activate, and all 3 reels is locked in position. All 3 solenoids is working 100%

But then as I play a game it gives me error 41 and the reels just keep on spinning. I also swapped reel reader 1 and 2 but I still get error 41.

Any advice???

Attached is a picture of the machine, it was at the back of a antique store, and got it for less than $50, hope I didn't overpay, hahahahaha.

Thanks

[MarkInAz]

Hi Einad,

You have done a great job troubleshooting your machine.  I would have done the same diagnostic tests myself.    I have two thoughts on your machine.  1- Why does reel  #2 solenoid not release with the door open.  Maybe a broken connection in or near the door wiring harness.  They can be pretty stiff.   2- The Reel Reader Control Board under the reels.  It has to pass on all the signals from the real readers to the u-processor.  Those a hard to troubleshoot without just swapping them.  That would explain why swapping reel 1 & 2 parts didnt help.  Oh, I have a 3rd thought.  Your machine is old and was out of service right?  -Power supply AC ripple-  If you have too much ripple on your DC voltages all sorts of bad things can happen.  I dont have any specs on that but shot-gunning all the old electrolytic caps in the power supply is money well spent.

Hope you have some food for thought.

Let us know how it works out.

Cheers,
Mark   

[einad]

I got a new IO board from Barry (FoxSlots) my machine is working 100% now, thanks Barry

[MarkInAz]

That great.    How much did he charge for the IO board?  I might like to have a spare myself for troubleshooting.