Midway Cruis N Exotica 27 Dedicated Game Operations Manual

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Dashboard Service
To service the Center Control Pod…
Refer to Center Control Pod Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾ Remove the Dashboard. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard.
¾  Disconnect the light bulbs from the sockets for both the Radio and Start buttons, and set
aside.
¾  Remove 5 hex head screws that form the outline of the pod and set aside.
¾  Lift the Center Control Pod from the Dashboard.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement. NOTE: 
It may also be necessary to
remove the Dash PCB. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard PCB.
¾  Re-install and fasten in place with the screws provided.
STEERING MECHANISM
DASH PLATE BUTTON POD 
   HARNESS START/RADIO BUTTON
HARNESS
SPLIT LOCK WASHER1/4 -28x1 
SOCKET HEAD BOLT
STEERING WHEEL
LOCK WASHERHUB 
JAM NUT
TAMPER RESISTANT 
CAP SCREWS SHIFTER POD 
HARNESS
START/RADIO BUTTON 
                      HARNESSSHIFTER POD
BUTTON PODKEYPAD
CENTER CONTROL POD
Center Control Pod Service 
						

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To service the Dashboard PCB…
Refer to the Dash PCB Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Remove the Dashboard and the Center Control Pod. Refer to service instructions for the
Dashboard and the Center Control Pod.
¾  With the Center Control Pod removed from the dash, remove 5 hex head screws that are
used to fasten the PCB to the pod and set aside.
¾  Remove the ribbon and power cable connections.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Connect the ribbon and power cable to a Dashboard PCB. NOTE:
 The red stripe on the
ribbon cable must be lined up with pin 1 on the PCB, and the black wire on the power
cable must line up with pin 1 on the power connection for the Dashboard.
¾  Re-attach the PCB to the pod, and then fasten the pod to the dashboard.
¾  Check for pinched wires.
¾  Re-install the Dashboard and fasten in place with the screws provided.
 8-32 X 5/16 SCREW
SPECIAL
26 PIN RIBBON
CABLEDASH LED
POWER CABLE
MOLDED CENTER 
CONTROL POD DASH PCB ASSEMBLY
 
OVAL PUSH BUTTON START 
OVAL PUSH BUTTON 
RADIO
Dash PCB Service
To service the Left or Right Control Pods…
Refer to the Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Remove the 4 tamper-resistant buttons used to fasten the faceplate.
¾  Pull the plate forward enough to expose the switches.
¾  Label and disconnect the wiring for the pod(s) being serviced.
¾ Lift the buttons or shifter mechanism out of the pod and set aside.
¾  Remove the 2 hex head screws used to fasten the pod to the dash, and then gently lift
the pod off the dashboard.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Re-install and fasten in place with the screws provided. 
						

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Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service
To service a Start or Radio Button…
Refer to the Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾ Remove the Dashboard. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard.
¾  Gently remove the bulb(s) from the socket using a rocking motion.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement. NOTE: 
If changing a bulb, simply
reseat it in original socket. If repairing a button, unscrew the ring at the base and remove
the button.
¾  Re-install the Dashboard and fasten in place with the screws provided.
To service View Buttons…
Refer to the Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Remove the 4 tamper-resistant buttons used to fasten the faceplate.
¾  Pull the plate forward enough to expose the switches.
¾  Label and disconnect the wiring for the pod(s) being serviced.
¾  Lift assembly completely out of the pod and set aside.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Reconnect wires and re-install buttons. NOTE:
 Insert the left edge of the button plate,
then the right edge to fully seat.
¾  Check for pinched wires.
¾  Fasten the faceplate with the screws provided. 
						

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To service Shifter…
Refer to the Control Pod, Buttons and Shifter Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Remove the 4 tamper-resistant buttons used to fasten the faceplate.
¾  Pull the plate forward enough to expose the switches. NOTE: 
Pulling the shifter out of the
pod requires quite a bit of force.
¾  Label and disconnect the wiring for the pod(s) being serviced.
¾  Lift assembly completely out of the pod and set aside.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Reconnect wires and re-install shifter. NOTE:
 Orient the spring mechanism on the bottom
edge of the shifter toward the floor and insert in pod followed by the top edge to fully seat.
¾  Check for pinched wires.
¾  Fasten the faceplate with the screws provided.
To service Steering Assembly…
Refer to the Steering Assembly Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾ Remove the Dashboard. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard
.
¾  Remove 6 screws used to fasten the cover plate to the center of the steering wheel.
Remove the cover plate and set aside.
¾  Remove the 3 screws used to fasten the wheel hoop to the shaft. Pull the wheel hoop off
of the dashboard.
¾  Remove 4 flange nuts holding the motor shield, motor and shaft to the wheel assembly
(Presence of motor shield not required on all cabinet styles).
¾  Slide the motor and the shaft off of the assembly.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Re-install and fasten all items in place with the screws provided.
While the steering mechanism is exposed, inspect the belt for splits in the rubber or other
signs of wear at the edges of the teeth. Install a new belt if necessary following the
instructions below.
To service Steering Assembly…
¾  Loosen four mounting nuts for the motor bracket.
¾  Tighten the tension-adjust bolt only until there is no belt deflection, then loosen the bolt
one full turn and tighten the four nuts.
¾  Reattach the mechanism and recalibrate the assembly.
IMPORTANT
: Apply removable anaerobic adhesive thread lock (Loctite Blue 242 or
equivalent) and torque set screw to seven to nine ft.-lbs. (84 to 108 in.-lbs.) if
it was loosened (see illustration). 
						

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(SEE DETAIL DRAWING) STEERING MECHANISM
Steering Assembly Service
To service Keypad…
Refer to the Keypad Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.

 Remove the Dashboard. Refer to service instructions for Dashboard.

 Label and disconnect wiring for keypad.

 Remove the 4 nuts and set of spacers used to fasten the Keypad to the dashboard.

 Lift the keypad out.

 Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾
  Re-install keypad, seat the spacers and fasten in place with the nuts provided.
¾
  Re-install Dashboard and fasten with hardware provided.
Keypad Service 
						

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To service Lower Cabinet Speaker…
This speaker is located just above the pedal assembly.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear cabinet door.
¾  Label and disconnect the wiring, including ground strap, to Board assemblies attached to
the electronics shelf.
¾  Remove the screws used to fasten the electronics shelf inside the cabinet, then remove
the shelf and set it aside.
¾  Locate the speaker. Remove the nuts from the mounting screws before removing the
speaker form the enclosure.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Carefully reseat the seals upon completing any task in the speaker enclosure.
¾  Reconnect the wires, including the ground. Refer to the Cabinet W iring Diagram for
correct speaker polarity.
To service Pedal Assembly…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Adjust the seat to the maximum rear position.
¾  Remove 4 tamper resistant screws used to fasten the Pedal assembly to the cabinet.
NOTE: 
Due to the weight of the pedal assembly it may slide or abruptly jerk out of the
opening once all screws are loosened and/or removed.
¾  Pull the assembly forward enough to expose wiring.
¾  Carefully note the orientation of the cable wiring. Label and disconnect wiring, including
ground.

 Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Re-install pedal assembly and reconnect wiring, including ground.
¾  Align the holes for the screws and fasten in place with the hardware provided.
To service Coin Meter…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock the cash door and swing it open.  Remove the cash tubs.
¾  The meter is located on a plate at the vault bottom.  Remove the screws and lift the
plate just enough to disconnect the meter wires from the harness.
¾  Record the meter count before testing or replacement.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
To service Coin Mechanism…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock the coin door and swing it open.
¾  Unlatch and remove each coin mechanism separately to clean or replace with a
different type. Ensure mechanism seats fully in the holder upon reinstallation.
¾  Close and lock the release latch, then close the door.
¾  Turn on the game and change the mechanism setup, then test known good and bad
coins to verify operation.
To service Dollar Bill Validator…
(Use MARS AE2411-U3 UL recognized currency changer) Dollar bill validators or other
currency acceptors may be installed in games that are manufactured with the additional
wiring connector. Refer to Dollar Bill Validator Service Illustration
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock the coin door and swing it open. Read the label affixed to the door for
additional information.

 Disassemble the validator and remove material to permit it to fit inside the coin door as
illustrated then reassemble unit. 
						

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Dollar Bill Validator Service
To service CPU Board Assembly…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear door.
¾  Remove the perforated metal cover to expose the CPU Board Assembly.
¾  Carefully note the orientation of the JAMMA connector and the other cables.  Extract
the harness and other cables from the board connectors.
¾  Remove CPU board assembly mounting screws.  Lift the board out of the cabinet and
set in a safe place.  Use anti-static bags and protective containers from new parts for
storage if not reinstalled immediately.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Be certain to reinstall the perforated cover so that it seals tightly against the metal
plate.
To service Memory…
The ROM (Read Only Memory) circuits contain the computer operating instructions for this
game. Memory devices are especially sensitive to static charges. Use grounding
precautions when handling these parts.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear door.
¾  Remove the perforated metal cover to expose the CPU board assembly.
¾  Carefully note each IC position, and then remove using a chip extraction tool.
¾  To install memory circuits, orient a chip over the corresponding socket and press firmly to
seat pins.  Do not force.
CAUTION
Discharge any static electricity built up in your body by touching the chassis for the
power supply. Do this BEFORE touching or handling the electronic assemblies. 
						

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To service the Battery…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear door.
¾  Carefully note the position, and then gently lift the contact arm to release tension.  Do not
bend the arm.
¾  Slight finger pressure may be needed to pry the cell from its holder. Avoid direct shorts
across terminals or from terminals to ground.
¾  To install a battery, orient cell near its holder and slide it in under the contact arm.  Do not
force.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to instructions printed on the battery or the manufacturers packaging.
To service Wheel Driver Board Assembly…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear door.
¾  Remove the perforated metal cover to expose the wheel driver board assembly.
¾  Carefully note the orientation of the cables.  Extract the harness and other cables from
the board connectors.
¾  Remove the wheel driver board assembly mounting screws.  Lift the board out of the
cabinet and set in a safe place. Use anti-static bags and protective containers for storage
if not reinstalled immediately.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Be certain to reinstall the perforated cover so that it seals tightly against the metal plate.
To service the Power Supply…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear cabinet door.
¾  Unplug the IEC AC connector from the rear of the supply and the DC connector from the
front.
¾  Remove the two front and two rear screws from the supply, then lift it off of the power
chassis.  Note voltage setting.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Be sure to set the voltage switch to the correct value prior to reinstallation.
¾  Set the supply on the power chassis and align the mounting holes.  Install the four screws
and the two power connectors.
To service the Transformer…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear door.
¾  If the power to the Video Game Machine (VGM) was only recently disconnected, the
transformer may still be warm. Allow the transformer to cool completely before handling.
¾  Label and disconnect all wiring, including ground.
¾  Remove the screws used to fasten the transformer to the base of the cabinet.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
DANGER:
High voltage present. Exercise extreme caution while servicing transformer. 
						

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To service Fan Assembly…
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Unlock and remove the rear door.
¾  Remove the perforated metal cover to expose the fan assembly and set aside.
¾  Unplug the fan power connector from the wiring.
¾  Remove the screws used to fasten a fan down and then lift fan out.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
To service Speakers in Head Rest…
Refer to the Seat Pedestal Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Remove the tamper resistant screws from the speaker grille.
¾  Remove the tamper resistant screws used to fasten the speaker plate to the seat and
pull forward.
¾  Label and disconnect wires, including ground.
¾  Remove the nuts used to fasten the speaker to the plate and remove speaker(s).
¾  Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Reinstall the speaker(s) to the speaker plate and reattach wiring, including ground.
Attach the speaker plate to the seat.
¾  Reinstall speaker grille and fasten in place with hardware provided.
To service Speaker in Seat Back…
Refer to the Seat Pedestal Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Remove the tamper resistant screws used to fasten the grille to the seat and pull forward.
¾  Label and disconnect wires, including ground.
¾  Remove 4 Philips head screws used to fasten the speaker to the seat and remove
speaker.
¾  Perform desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Reinstall speaker and reattach wiring, including ground.
¾  Reinstall speaker grille and fasten in place with hardware provided.
To service the Seat Assembly…
The Seat Assembly includes the pedestal base. 
Refer to the Seat Pedestal Service
illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Disconnect the Seat Assembly from the cabinet by removing 8 tamper resistant
screws used to fasten the assembly to the slide rails in the cabinet.
¾  Slide the Seat Assembly halfway back along the rails to expose wiring.
¾  Disconnect the speaker cable and slide the seat the rest of the way off the rails.
¾  Remove 3 tamper resistant screws from each side of the seat mounting plate. Lift the
seat and mounting plate assembly off the pedestal.
¾  Place the seat on its back, on a flat surface. Perform the desired repair or equipment
replacement.
¾  Reinstall using the hardware provided.
IMPORTANT:
 Apply removable anaerobic adhesive thread lock (Loctite Blue 242 or
equivalent) and torque each bolt to seven to nine ft.-lbs. (0.7 to 1.0 Nm) if it
was loosened (see illustration). 
						

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H-23081
Seat Pedestal Service
To service the Seat Slide Assembly…
Refer to the Seat Pedestal Service illustration.
¾  Switch off the power to the game machine and unplug the AC line cord.
¾  Disconnect the Seat Assembly from the cabinet by removing 8 tamper resistant screws
used to fasten the assembly to the slide rails in the cabinet.
¾  Slide the Seat Assembly halfway back along the rails to expose wiring.
¾  Disconnect the speaker cable and slide the seat the rest of the way off the rails.
¾  Remove 3 tamper resistant screws from each side of the seat mounting plate. Lift the
seat and mounting plate assembly off the pedestal and set aside.
¾  Slide the seat assembly forward, and remove the two tamper resistant screws from the
rear of the metal panel on top of the pedestal assembly.
¾  Slide the seat assembly backward and remove the two tamper resistant screws from
the front of the metal panel.
¾  Lift the metal panel out of the pedestal base and turn the unit over.
¾  Remove the four nuts holding the metal panel to the slide assembly. Set the metal
panel aside and slide assembly is exposed.
¾  Perform the desired repair or equipment replacement.
¾  Reinstall by performing the steps in reverse and fasten in place using the hardware
provided.
IMPORTANT:
 Apply removable anaerobic adhesive thread lock (Loctite Blue 242 or
equivalent) and torque each bolt to seven to nine ft.-lbs. (0.7 to 1.0 Nm) if it was loosened
(see illustration).