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Rocky Mountain Vending

Coin Mechanism Fault Diagnostic

Crane 258 Cigarette

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Coin Mechanism Fault Diagnostic

Isolates coin mechanism communication, sensor, and jam faults through non-invasive checks before mechanical service.

High VoltageOperator5-10 min
Payments1 stepsoperator-intermediate

Qualified technician handoff: stop before live electrical testing, sealed-system refrigeration work, compressor service, or protected-compartment access unless a qualified technician is handling the work.

  • Coin mech shows repeated jam after clearing: flag_for_replacement_review

Checklist

Guided Diagnostic Steps

Work from low-risk checks toward technician-level inspection only when evidence supports it.

Printable checklist

You can read or print the route now. The first checkbox click opens the service contact gate.

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  1. 1

    Read and record coin mechanism diagnostic message

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    Navigate to the diagnostic message screen and record exactly what is displayed related to the coin mechanism.

    Expected: Specific diagnostic message recorded.

    Evidence to note: note

Tools for this route

Digital MultimeterFlashlight or Work Light

Location Help

Where to find this

Use this as orientation before touching the machine. It is location help, not a repair instruction.

Coin Mechanism / Payment System

Start at the front door payment column; match the display, keypad, coin, bill, or card device to the symptom before opening deeper panels.

  • Accepts, validates, stores, and dispenses coins as payment for vended products.
  • Coin acceptor head
  • Coin tubes
  • Tube sensors

Do not open protected compartments unless a qualified technician is handling the work.

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Parts status

Exact public parts list not verified yet. Use this route to identify the system before ordering.

Candidate areas for part verification

Payment componentsFusesController BoardsCoin MechanismsVend MotorsDisplay Panels