Tech: Stern Spiderman slingshot not firing

[K Keith]

Any suggestions for getting a sling working? One works fine the other will not fire. I'm quite certain it is not an adjustment issue. Is there possibly a fuse that could be associated with it? Thanks,K

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Post by K Keith
Any suggestions for getting a sling working? One works fine the other will not fire. I'm quite certain it is not an adjustment issue. Is there possibly a fuse that could be associated with it? Thanks,K

Both slings are on the same fuse, so not a fuse. Likely that the switches need to be adjusted. With the playfield glass removed and the power on, go into switch test and see if you can activate the switches using your finger. If yes, they're gapped too far apart. With the power off and sling plastic removed, gap them closer using your finger or needlenose pliers. Compare to the working side to get the correct gap on each switch.

If you can't activate them using a finger, a wire has likely come loose on one of the switches (which disables both switches on that side). Raise the playfield and look for a dangling wire near the slings.

-phish

[schudel5]

The switch gaps could be closed too that would also allow them not to fire.
Sometimes a rubber ring that is stretched too tightly will cause the switch
to touch making the slings not work.