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rsoandrew:
Well, I'd start by troubleshooting the wiring if you think it might be messed up. If you have a multi-meter put in on ohms (or circuit test if it's got it), unplug the wires from the Ipac, hook one lead to the NO on the switche and one to the COM, press and hold the coin switch and see what you get. You should get 0 ohms when the switch is not pressed and some reading when the switch is pressed.

If you don't have a meter - get one - but in the mean time, use a flashlight bulb, battery and some wire. Rig it up so the coin switch operates the light (if you need more detailed explanation let me know).

If this doesn't work, then you need to use the same procedure to check the switch only and the wire only.

Ps. Harbor freight always runs sales on meters for 2.99. They're cheap but for three bucks not bad.
mikeyv23:
I will go get a multi-meter tomorrow and see what happens.  Thank you for the detailed instructions too.  I am rather new to this so the more info I have the more confident I feel.  I will post back tomorrow with my results.  Thanks again.

Mike
mikeyv23:
Okay I got a meter and tried both switches.  They both start with 0 reading and register a reading when tripped.  So what does that mean?

The only thing I could think of is that the ground wire is too long, but I don't think that would be the case.  Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks again.

Mike
SirPeale:
Did you say that you have individual ground wires?  Try a known working one.  If that works, try replacing the wire.
mikeyv23:
I can't try a working one without cutting it and putting a bigger connector tab thing on it.  The switches on the coin doors have bigger tabs than the ones on the buttons and joysticks.

I tried the multimeter with both wires on and wires off and still got the same reading.

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