bally 6000 door error

[mario]

 I have Bally6000 slot that will not clear the error 50 main door code and has the machine not being able to function.It will cycle reels and bill acceptor when the door is opened and closed but will not clear .Optics are connected and seem to be clear,and wiring looks good.Please let me know where to start?

[paul]

sounds like you need optics but first try so close door a little hard and see if 50 goes away

[mario]

Thanks for the advice Paul ,I tried that but no luck .Are there any ways of testing or bypassing the optics?

[a69mopar]

try shining a bright light ( I use a flourescent work light) at the optic on the main body of the machine, that's the receiver, see if it thinks the door is closed.  You can also check for continuity in the wires from the emitter especially and the receiver, you could have a cut or broken wire.  Next would be optics.

thanks,
Wayne

[paul]

one more try take a small wire and take the plug off optic on machine and jump the 2 wires by sticking one end of wire in back hole the other end in middle hole see if you get rid of 50 door open

[StatFreak]

Moved to Bally Reel Slots board.

[Laredo]

one more try take a small wire and take the plug off optic on machine and jump the 2 wires by sticking one end of wire in back hole the other end in middle hole see if you get rid of 50 door open

I have this problem a lot too.  You can strip the wires between the two optics and connect them to get rid of the 50 code.  Be careful when removing the cash box or bill validator when a jam happens.  This will give you a reel movement with door open.  You won't be able to get rid of other errors until the door has been "opened" again and then closed again.  I can post a pic for you when I get back to the office.