Marquee light not coming on - Blitz '99

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I'm wondering if someone can help me out... I replaced the light behind the marquee in my Blitz '99 cabinet and it seems to turn on randomly.

Sometimes it will flicker when I turn on the unit, then stay off... other times it will be off for about an hour then all of a sudden it will turn on and stay on.

I can't seem to figure out what the problem is... I've jiggled the wire connected to the light to see if it's loose, but nothing happens.

Any ideas what it could be?
 
Have you replaced the starter? The starter is a small grey can. It is most likely a FS-2 and those can be picked up at most hardware stores including Home Depot and Lowes.
 
It should look something like this:

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You may be looking at it from the bottom, so it will look like a round metal can. It is removed by turning it counter-clockwise. It is usually wired in between the ballast and bulb.
 
great, thanks! I'll try this tonight.

PS - also, thanks for the advice on removing the CP, I was able to get the cabinet into my basement with only minor wall scratches :p
 
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