If the controller is giving a coin hopper error the problem is probably the hopper. It’s very rare for the bill acceptor to be the cause of a controller error. Hamilton – (see DOWNLOADS for manuals error code charts) Once you come to a conclusion of what part you need, or what assembly you need serviced we’d love to help you out! Call during normal business hours to order parts, or arrange repair services. Repeatedly resetting machine without addressing the problem does no good for anything.ĭon’t install or remove parts with the power ON.

This will encourage coins to lock together and jam. If you have multiple similar change machines units switch parts around one at a time to isolate the problem piece if you are unsure.ĭO NOT shake-down quarters to get more in hopper. Locate and tape to the inside of your machine the ‘error code’ definitions for your machine. To easily exclude certain areas of the machine first remove the hopper and the reel mech and disconnect the door and then add each item back one by one, then use an electrical meter to measure where the short is occurring and check the area for burnt wires or connectors that could be causing a short.If you’re going to try and service your own change machine here are some things to keep in mind for any machine: The coin relay switch is on the lower left side of the reel mechanism at the back corner. In another case a loose screw could had fallen out of the top of the front door and rested in behind the coin relay switch. The most frequent place is in the two 63 bulb lights in the bottom of the front door which illuminate the pay cup. This could be a short in many different places.

One of these wires may be loose and would need to be re-soldered.įuse blows as soon as machine is turned on. Also check the line cord is firmly attached where it enters the machine. Tighten up all of the fuse caps so they are making correct contact.

One of the fuse caps behind the hopper is likely loose. Machine goes dead temporarily and then comes on again during play or during a payout.

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