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Error Messages
The WPC game program has the capability to aid the operator and service personnel. At Game
Turn-on, or after pressing the Begin Test switch, once the game has been operating for an
extended period, the display may signal with a message, "Press ENTER for Test Report". This
indicates that the game program has detected a possible problem with the game.
To obtain details of the problem, open the coin door and press the Begin Test switch.
Press the Enter button to begin displaying the message(s). The following messages apply to your
The Getaway
game.
Check Switch #I.
This message indicates that at least one switch was stuck 'On' at game turn-on or has NOT
been actuated during ball play (for
90
balls or
",30
games) by displaying the message "Adjust
Switch
##".
listing each problem switch by number. (The game program compensates the game
play requirements affected by each disabled switch to allow 'nearly normal' play. This helps
keep
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earning, until the servtce technician can repair the problem, bringing the
game back to its normal operation.)
To verify the problem. refer to the Test Menu text describing Switch Testing, and check
each reported switch using applicable switch tests. Always check switch operation using a ball,
to simulate game conditions.
(Switch problems may often be resolved by adjusting the wire
switch actuators. fixing switch circuitry problems, securing loose connectors. etc. Mechanisms
using 'opto switches' (drop targets, etc.) need to be checked for proper power connections (+12Vdc
and ground).
Pinball Missing.
The Getaway
normally uses three balls; however. it will operate with one or two balls.
This message announces that a ball is missing or stuck somewhere. When the ball is located,
return it to the game through the Outhole. Other possibilities for this problem could be
malfunctions of the Ball Trough switches or the Ball Shooter switch.
xxx:xx Sw. is Stuck On.
This message indicates that a switch. which is not usually On. remains in the On position
after the game is switched On. The stuck switch is essential for game play (for example, a COin
chute switch, the slam tilt switch, the plumb bob tilt Switch), and should be cleared to permit
proper game operation.
Ground Short Row-N. Wht-xxx: .
Frequent appearance of this message requires activation of the Switch Levels Test to
locate the switch causing the "WHT-xxx ROW x SHORf" message. Possible 'row short' causes
are: 1) Slam Tilt (or other coin door) switch touching the grounded coin door; 2) A leaf-type,
playfield switch touching a grounded part: 3) Players poking metallic objects (wires, coat
hangers, etc.) into the game; 4) Switch cable insulation pierced or damaged allowing bare wire
contact with a grounded part; 5) All switches in a row closing at the same time.
Note:
This instance is NOT a switch problem: however. for most games this is a very rare
possibility.
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