Major Missile Command HELP!!!

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Missile Command power switch help!!!!

Once again I'm hoping someone can help me out. Just picked up a cheap Missile Command on CL. I knew it didn't power on when I bought it. The owner told me he thought a switch was bad, so he wired it up directly(SEE PICTURES). Can some tell me how to wire the power switch correctly? Maybe take a picture of yours? The switch he removed seemed extremely cheap, and I don't think factory. I also noticed a number of wires cut around the coin door. I assume the switch was the power switch, as I don't see another one. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance!!!!!
 

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I would start with checking if power is making it to to the cabinet first.

Do you have a multimeter?
 
This isn't really something it's easy to troubleshoot through the internet. You're going to have to check the wiring yourself. Follow the power cable as it comes into the game, and check the power at wherever it goes. Check interlock switches, the cabinet power switch, etc. Follow it right to the power supply, and check to see you're getting power there.

-Ian
 
You need a double pole single throw switch, then you attach the blue and white wires coming from the wall to one side and the blue and white wires that go to the game on the other side.
 
Missile command power supply detached wire

I was able to get my game up and running. It seemed that the original owner and myself were not aware of interlock switches. I still have one problem. There is one wire that is still detached. It comes off the power supply(see yellow highlighted wire). Can someone tell me where it goes? One of the harnesses looks like it may be missing a wire, but I'm hesitant to plug it in. If someone can please help me out, I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks again
 

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At the risk of sounding like a smartass... have you looked at the manual yet? There are .pdf versions of it online if you don't have it. Inside you'll find a full wiring diagram that will help you determine where the wire goes.

RJ
 
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