Pachinko Car Alarm

[rubberratt]

Hello !

So my new Pachinko makes a sound like a "car alarm" every time it is powered on. Do you guys/gals have any machines that do that. It really does sound like a car siren, and goes on for a looooong time like 30 seconds. I am surprised the cops haven't knocked on the door yet!

Is this just part of the startup diagnostics, or is the Pcchinko theft system been activated

Thanks for reading.

[gottac]

That's the Pachi-Lo-Jack, it's in all the newer machines

Sorry I couldn't resist.

[rubberratt]

[compirate]

Try turning it off and then right back on again.

[rubberratt]

Try turning it off and then right back on again.

Thanks... but no joy.

[fronzdan]

Machines will start yelling at you on power up if the volatile memory got wiped out. A capacitor somewhere drained and the system is basically reset. Do you unplug your machines or just power them off? Usually it's ok for a day or two, though. I only see this after a week or so of being unplugged.

This might be what you're hearing. Either that or it's the Lo-Jack.

[rubberratt]

LOL

I keep them plugged in so the capacitor isn't getting drained, but I have seen exactly what you are describing if I leave one of them off and unplugged for too long.

[kizu76]

I have one that makes that noise on startup if it has run out of balls, but still has a payout to fulfill. I also have one that does it during a reset when it is first turned on. Does it have a reset button?

[rubberratt]

Yes it does I have reset it and that cleared the the display so it doesn't say "full" anymore, but the piercing noise still comes on right after a test pattern on the LCD, and the mechanical animation test.

Thanks

[compirate]

Is the key capable of doing a soft set? (kinda like a pachislo)

[rubberratt]

Can't turn the lock yet, but will be able to soon I am intrigued tho' tell me more please.

[dishpan]

All of my new Kyoraku machines go through the same process on power up. It is shrill. It is loud. It is annoying and it is normal.

I have not found anyway to avoid this short of leaving the unit powered up.

[rubberratt]

Thanks Dishpan, Now I can rest LOL

[dishpan]

Sorry, no rest for you. You must get back to playing while the machine is still new. It's all part of the Arby experience.

[rubberratt]

That's where I have been for two days ROTFLMAO... well in between posts anyways.

Thanks again DP

RR