Environment:

5 or 10 String pin machine

Applicable Version(s):

All with 360 controller. Other models might present similar or additional symptoms such as constant cycling.

Issue:

One or more pins will constantly score as it is standing no matter what combination of pins are knocked down. There may also be constant cycling involved.

Causes:

One cause related to this issue was a washer that was stuck to the sensor magnet. The magnet was holding the washer in a position that blocked proper sensor scoring. The magnet gets restricted and stuck against the reed switch.

Solution:

Always ensure there are no loose parts in and around the string pinsetter area, as well as no small washers, screws or foreign objects stuck to the magnets or blocking the sensors.

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