TAF: Help fixing common problem

Lukenatme

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I recently traded for an Addams Family. It worked great before moving, but now it kicks out two balls into the shooter lane every time. I took a ball out and it played normally without trying to force another ball into the lane, so does the extra ball go somewhere else?
 
Probably issue with the trough assembly opto switches. Check them in the Switch Edges Test. The test should indicate all trough switches closed if the balls are removed from the playfield. when in test mode tap them with the handle of your screwdriver. The switch Edges Test will indicate the switch which fails under vibration. Check the connectors as well. Not uncommon for problems with resistors and LED's on the transmitter board breaking off.

If a particular trough switch is not working measure the voltage directly across the LED. If you measure 0V it most likely means that the resistor is open circuit or not connected to the LED. If you measure around 12V, the LED is open circuit or not connected - replace it. Around 1.2V is the correct voltage.
 
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