How to repair weak/stuck/broken/problem pinball flippers - All About Flippers! - PinballHelp.com

[@glitchygrub]

I feel like 8:56 is a pro gamer tip. So much good info in your videos.

[@Adam-ic4nr]

I had a flipper that would stick up, and if i turned off the machine it would drop. Read all the forums but had an issue i didn't read anywhere: the contact points on the action button for the flipper was cracked and they would occassionally stick to each other. By the way, awesome video, thorough and to the point, thanks!

[@PinballHelp]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jeremyclark1736]

This is a great video as I am new to em machines. I have an oxo like the one in your video. I am partially restoring it and it would be great if you could send a video and as many pictures you can of it. Yours seems to be in great shape.

[@JMTrains1]

Great video, very informative. Thank you!

[@adamratz8689]

How would I go about adding an entire assembly. I have a jp playfield that someone just cut the flippers off bc they couldn’t figure out how to fix them? I ordered new LR flippers, but I don’t have the wire connections for soldering

[@pigseye2]

This is awesome! Thanks so much. You mentioned cleaning the contacts on the switches, in another video you used 600 grit sandpaper. Is there ever a need to use an aerosal electronic contact cleaner? Thanks

[@PinballHelp]

You can use contact cleaner, but a light abrasive, even something like a business card, can also clean the contacts. I think 600+, maybe 800+ sandpaper works best

[@CommentFactsAndNotNegativity]

The use of contact cleaner is rare on EM's, but used on gold plated contacts by some. It must not leave behind any residue. Use Isopropyl Alcohol instead - on 600 grit or business card, Q-Tip, or a sliver cut from a cardboard drink coaster. You really don't need much abrasiveness at all.

[@Bazookaboz]

Great vid. What is the likely issue if when the ball hits a non pressed flipper the flipper dips a bit? It’s a modern stern.

[@Shanec-p3w]

hi, I have a zizzle marvel, heroes three-quarter scale, pinball machine, and my flippers aren’t working at all if I were to turn my machine on and then press the start button to start the game and then touch a flipper the right one will sometimes make a little jolt, but not really move more than like a couple millimetersand if I were to press the left one, the machine will turn off and then turn it back on. I need help. I took off the backside of the machine underneath, and I can’t see any wires that are physically disconnected or broken at all and the flippers mechanically, I can move them with no problem with my finger underneath the machine.

[@knobstone]

Fantastic video, well explained.

[@donaldbarton6701]

I am saving this video for sure. Is there a way to reach out to you more directly? Im trying to fix the flipper that keeps sticking on a Star wars premium pinball machine

[@jvds6660]

I know you can activate the flippers (or any coil) by grounding the coil. So in you TOM example most right (red) is power and you should ground the two left to check right?

[@Maerowitz]

The right flipper on my 1978 Williams Phoenix recently started to have issues. When the flipper button is hit there is a brief delay before the flipper goes up and it also only goes up slowly once it goes up. I haven’t seen anyone troubleshoot a similar looking flipper issue and I’m not sure if I need to replace the coil. I haven’t replaced anything yet but am inclined to just do a whole new assembly to cover everything so I don’t have to keep reworking it.

[@matthewmorton7386]

Sounds like a dirty coil sleeve

[@bayonnebulldogs8548]

I have a data East Simpsons machine and the left flipper moves very slow. Any suggestions??

[@Maerowitz]

@@bayonnebulldogs8548 inspect all the wires connected to the flipper assembly before making any repairs. I just fixed my clipper and turns out for me it was a very simple issue. One of the wires came out so I didn’t even need to remove any hardware and just stripped and soldered on the wire back in place. Now flipper works normally! :)

[@Maerowitz]

@@matthewmorton7386 I ended up buying not just sleeve but entire flipper assembly parts including coil. Turns out it was just a wire that broke off! 😅 I know people keep saying check the wires first. I should have done a better inspection before getting the parts but at least I have them if I ever need them in the future. Sometimes the solution is pretty easy even for an amateur like me.

[@alrui]

Thanks! Do you have a video on proper contact cleaning techniques

[@PinballHelp]

I don't but that's a great idea - I'll work on that.

[@alrui]

@@PinballHelp Awesome🙂

[@Shanec-p3w]

two wire flipper on a sizzle pinball machine not actuating when I press the button and machine cuts off and back on please help

[@josephcahill3696]

I have a Wico Big Top Pinball and the flippers aren't working nor is the ball in play button but the reset button works fine and the score seems to work fine

[@edchlarson4547]

looking for help on fixing lights, none work

[@CommentFactsAndNotNegativity]

If your playfield lights don't illuminate when you power on the machine, look for a defective fuse.

[@bayonnebulldogs8548]

I have a Data East Simpsons machine and the left flipper moves slow. Any suggestions??

[@PinballHelp]

it probably needs to be cleaned - you can use alcohol and some dry silicon spray lube

[@billcominator2866]

I have a laser ball pinball machine and I replace the rubbers bands on it and now the lights don't work for the rubber bands are at

[@Shanec-p3w]

help help help please