I agree with Harry but think he meant "process of elimination".  But funny, the
process of "illumination" is essentially the same idea.  You need to
"illuminate" the problem by switching out the easiest items first being the coin
mech since it's easy to replace with one that is known to work.  Think of full
size vending machines like a car.  You take certain steps to figure out
why your car won't start.  A vending machine can be sorted out the same way
really.  But older models make it more difficult since there's not much visual
information to solve their unique problems like LEDs or a data/price readout in
a newer model.  Make sure the electrical supply, circuits and entire unit is
"alive".  There could be a short in any electrical line since they are old
also.  Then check the mechanical nature by which it vends.  Older models can
tend to "freeze" up in those areas too. At last resort you might research some
people who may know more on
older models since there is a sizeable crowd into collecting them.  They need
to fix their units too, so try them.  There may be groups/clubs/blogs, etc. 

--- On Thu, 6/11/09, Harry <harryplayer@...> wrote:


From: Harry <harryplayer@...>
Subject: Re: [TalkVend] need help with older model coke vending machine
To: talkvend@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009, 8:52 AM








The problem most likely lies with the coin mech. To trouble shoot that I
usually get a different mech that is working in another machine just fine
and put it in the machine that doesn't work. You have to solve this by a
process of illumination. Isolate the problem. Is it the coin mech that's
bad or is the problem somewhere else?

-------Original Message----- --

From: Chad Casselman
Date: 06/11/09 06:46:44
To: talkvend@yahoogroup s.com
Subject: [TalkVend] need help with older model coke vending machine

im not sure where to begin i just bought this machine and i can't get it to
vend. it has an older model coin mech. .40 but when the money is put in the
machine and a button is pressed there is no reaction.. if anyone could help
or know where i can get a manuel at it would be appreciated. can send a pic
of machine i can not find a model number on it or i would add it on here.



------------ --------- --------- ------

To unsubscribe from this group,
Go to your Options on My groups and remove the group from your list

Yahoo! Groups Links




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



















[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]