Hot Wheels Magnet & Coil Driver Replacement

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Steps to troubleshoot and replace the magnet on American Pinball's Hotwheels.

If you're past the warranty period, not to worry. There are parts available to buy:

Magnet Coil: https://store.american-pinball.com/products/magnet-coil

Coil Driver board: https://store.american-pinball.com/products/multimorphic-coil-driver-board-pd-16-v2

If you're handy replacing components or have a qualified repair person, both of these parts can be repaired.

Transistor = Q8 - IRL540N Video showing how to replace the transistor: https://youtu.be/lsGUGpnfLFg

Thermistor = KSD9700 - Normally Closed - 85c Video showing how to repair the magnet: https://youtu.be/YKuO1JoUqAw

Pinball - trough kicker adjustment

Steps to adjust the trough kicker so that it feeds cleanly to the shooter lane.