Midway Cruis N Exotica Conversion Kit Installation Manual

							

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 Before servicing electronics, turn off AC power to the VGM. Wait for capacitors to discharge.
 Before touching or handling electronic assemblies, discharge static electricity on your body. To dis-
charge static, begin by connecting the line cord to a properly grounded outlet, but do not turn on the 
power! Next, touch the safety ground stud of the power supply chassis.
 Store electronic assemblies in an anti-static area. Use anti-static bags to store or transport circuit 
boards. Transport the hard drive in original shipping container.
 Do not remove or connect electronic assemblies when the power to the cabinet is switched on. Other-
wise you’ll damage electronic assemblies and void the warranty.
 Replace ground wires, shields, safety covers, etc., upon completion of maintenance or service. Install 
and firmly tighten all ground and mounting screws.
CAUTION
This Video Game Machine (VGM) uses complex electronic components that are very sensi-
tive to static electricity. Observe the following precautions before handling electronic assem-
blies. Failure to do so may void your warranty and could damage electronic assemblies.
	

		 
						

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START UP TROUBLESHOOTING 
Symptom Cause Required Action
Video Game Machine 
(VGM) does not start.
VGM appears com-
pletely non-functional.
No audio
No illumination
No video displayPower problem 1. Check power is switched on.
2. Make sure fans are turning. If not: Is the power
supply connected to its power cable? Is power
supply turned on?
3. Plug cord into AC power outlet. Verify presence of
AC line voltage.
Improper line volt-
age switch setting1. Turn off power. Unplug AC line cord. Check line
voltage switch. If necessary, set it to agree with
local AC line voltage. Retest game.
Open fuse 1. Turn off power. Examine AC fuse on power chas-
sis. 
2. Examine DC fuses on cabinet wall or electronic
equipment shelf.
3. Replace faulty fuses with identically rated parts.
4. Turn on game power. If fuse opens again, check
DC wiring harness and connectors.
Faulty wiring 1. Remove line cord. Test line cord, power plug, and
IEC connector for breaks or damage. Verify conti-
nuity of each wire in cord. Install cord on power
chassis. Press connector firmly to seat it. 
2. Assure that cabinet wiring harness connectors
fully seat in corresponding power supply and
board connectors. 
3. Inspect wiring for breaks or damage.
Video Game Machine 
(VGM) does not start.
VGM accepts cur-
rency or tokens.
Audio and video are 
present.Faulty coin mech-
anism1. Unlock and open coin door. Check each currency
acceptor to assure proper mounting. Verify each
release latch is closed and locked.
2. Test mechanism with good and bad coins to see if
mechanism accepts and rejects currency cor-
rectly. 
3. Inspect to see if external acceptor indicators (Pric-
ing, Flashing Arrows, etc.) are lit. 
4. Verify each acceptor operates properly by placing
it in working game. Replace bad parts.
Faulty switches 1. Press and hold the TEST MODE switch inside
coin door to enter Menu System. Select SWITCH
TESTS from the Diagnostics Menu. Conduct test
to confirm operation of each switch.
2. Assure no loose parts or wires are caught in
switch contacts.
3. Check for continuity in each suspect switch con-
nection (Common to Normally Open or Common
to Normally Closed). 
4. Replace faulty switches (bent levers, broken actu-
ators, etc.). 
						

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LINKING PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 
Symptom Cause Required Action
Cannot connect multi-
ple game machines 
togetherFaulty wiring  1. Do not extend linking cables supplied with VGM.
2. Do not use standard telephone type couplers or
wiring for linking.
Improper linking 
hardware1. Use required Fire Wire cable. 
2. Array completion requires basic kit brackets and
spacers.
VGM does not recog-
nize other players in 
linking operation
VGM functions nor-
mally by itselfImproper settings 1. Record any error messages that occur during self-
test. 
2. From the Diagnostic Menu select DIP SWITCH
TEST. Confirm the link is enabled. 
3. Be sure that each VGM has a unique ID number. 
4. Select LINKING TEST from the Diagnostic menu.
Run tests for each linked VGM. 
Power problem 1. Verify game electronics receive power. AC
adapter wires are thin and easily damaged.
Faulty wiring
(3 or more VGMs)1. Check for cable continuity from game electronics
on VGM to the other game electronics. 
2. Assure no loose wires are caught in hinges, doors
or under cabinet.
3. Verify linking cable connects to CPU Board for
each game. 
4. Verify each linking cable operates properly by
placing it in working game. 
Some Video Game 
Machines (VGMs) in 
group link properly, 
while others do notWrong software 
versionVerify all linked VGMs use same version of software.
Error message “VERSION MISMATCH” will appear if
you try to link different versions. Contact your distribu-
tor.
Faulty wiring
(2 VGMs)1. Insert only the supplied Fire Wire linking cable to
connect VGMs. 
2. Verify each linking cable operates properly by
placing it in a working link between two VGMs.
Faulty wiring
(3 or more VGMs)1. Separate communications wiring from other wir-
ing. Wires that must cross can only cross at right
angles to limit noise pickup.
CAUTION 
Do not remove or install any connector when power is turned on. Installation under power will 
damage the circuit boards, ROM’s or hard disk drive and void the warranty. 
						

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Sloppy, unpredictable 
or ineffective steering
Video is present
Video Game Machine 
(VGM) operates nor-
mallyBlocked or faulty 
fanFan located on power supply functions as an exhaust
fan. With power on, check airflow near each fan to
assure that nothing blocks airflow. 
Faulty mechani-
cal partsTurn off power. Open dashboard. Support steering
wheel and remove outer mounting screws. Remove
metal shield (if VGM has one) over motor. Inspect for
faulty or worn belts, bearings, couplings, gears, etc.
Faulty Wheel 
Driver Board1. Inspect Wheel Driver Board under low-light condi-
tions. To indicate presence of AC from the trans-
former the LED’s glow when voltage is received.
However, voltages or signals may not be normal.
2. Examine fuses and cables on Wheel Driver Board.
Replace bad fuses. Use digital voltmeter to verify
AC voltage between each fuse holder and ground.
You should measure approximately 25V. See Wir-
ing Diagram.
3. Use the 20-VAC setting on digital voltmeter to
measure DC voltage at motor. Do not move steer-
ing wheel, drive belt, or motor while making this
measurement. Any reading indicates unstable
supply that may contain ripple or noise. 
4. Select the STEERING WHEEL TEST from the
Diagnostic Menu. Follow on-screen instructions to
verify operation of the wheel motor and steering
position sensor.
5. Verify proper operation of Wheel Driver Board by
placing it in working VGM.
Loose or worn 
drive belt1. Turn off power. Open dashboard. Support steering
wheel and remove outer mounting screws.
Remove metal shield (if VGM has one) over
motor. Inspect for faulty or worn belts, bearings,
couplings, gears, etc.
2. If drive belt isn’t worn or damaged, check its tight-
ness. 
Inability to make a 
transmission selec-
tion.

Video Game Machine 
(VGM) operates nor-
mally.
 
Improper DIP 
Switch setting(s) From the Diagnostics Menu, choose DIP SWITCH
TEST. Make sure DIP 1, SW 1 is set to the OFF posi-
tion.   
WARNING
The Wheel Driver Board heatsink, power resistors, and other components may be very hot. 
The DC Motor in the steering wheel may also be hot. Symptom Cause Required Action 
						

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Power Problems 1. Turn on Power. Use 20-volt DC setting on digital
voltmeter to measure DC voltages present at
Power connector pins. Verify +5V source if it is
adjustable. Refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram for
specific wiring information and voltage limits.
2. Use 2-Volt AC setting on digital voltmeter to mea-
sure DC voltages at Power Connector pins. Any
reading indicates the supply voltages are unstable
and may contain ripple or noise.
White areas at screen 
edges appear tinged 
with color
Dots at screen edges 
appear ovoid or cylin-
dricalPicture tube 
dynamic conver-
gence is out of 
alignmentHave service bureau dynamically re-converge monitor.
This procedure requires removing and repositioning
yoke. Service bureau must follow instructions from
monitor manufacturer.
Video images tear or 
roll, or have black bar 
down middle of screenFaulty wiring 1. Check connectors and cables for wiring continuity.
Video cables connect circuit boards to video moni-
tor.
2. Assure connection of all cabinet ground wires,
especially at video monitor chassis.
Faulty monitor cir-
cuitry1. Verify video monitor operates correctly by con-
necting it to working Video Game Machine (VGM).
2. Assure video monitor is correct type for this game.
Video monitors with wrong resolution can’t lock
sync.
Improper sync 
signals1. Check to see if Video Board puts out type of sync
that your monitor requires. 
2. Verify jumpers are set correctly for monitor. 
Electromagnetic 
fieldsMove cabinet far away from machines, appliances, or
competitors’ video games. 
Missing colors Faulty wiring Check connectors and cables for wiring continuity
from circuit boards to video monitor.
Faulty monitor 
color drive cir-
cuitryVerify video monitor operates correctly by connecting
it to working Video Game Machine (VGM).
One color is dimmer or 
brighter than others 
Whites appear tinted 
everywhere on screenMaladjusted color 
bias pots 1. Turn on Video Game Machine (VGM). 
2. From Diagnostic Menu select MONITOR TEST. 
3. Watch Color Bars screen in mirror. 
4. Adjust three bias pots for best colors. (Most moni-
tor neck boards include these pots.)
5. Check White Screen. Touch up controls.
6. If whites still seem tinted, have service bureau
rejuvenate picture tube. Symptom Cause Required Action 
						

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