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ACDC LE buzzing sound when holding up fippers

Chris Sisson

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Feb 28, 2017
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Anybody have the same issue. When the volume is low (funny I know) but when I,m holding a ball there is a noticeable humm/ buzz coming threw the sound system. Can't notice it if the volume is mid way or higher.Any thoughts would be appreciated.
 

Menace

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This is fairly normal behavior for Sterns. It's not coming through the sound system, it's the actual flipper coil buzzing under the playfield. Nothing to worry about.

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staydown

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Jan 31, 2017
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Both my Star Trek and my transformers machines do this on the right flipper, apparently normal as menace mentioned.

Though it is disheartening.
 

Chris Sisson

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Feb 28, 2017
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ya disheartening for sure but as I have found out this a common thing with the Sterns and not to worry until they get weak then do a rebuild. Thanks for the input.
 

ibjeepin

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What is it with stern do they wind them coils as loose as a 5 dolla whore!? most of mine buzz too! must be the vibrator option! :)
 

Chris Sisson

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No options but to turn it up, which is not a bad thing at all. For the $ they cost you would think they could put better parts in them. Buzzing coils are an annoyance...oh well gonna live with it till they die...still plays great.
 

kiwi

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ah dang. I've heard this on my left flipper in Metallica. I thought it maybe feedback due to wiring. Well, I guess its reason to Crank up the volume :)