I realize this is an older video but wanted to say thanks. I am working on one of these and troubleshooting a flash code 11. Everything appears to be clean with both the upper an lower sensors. The machine was bought at an auction and had the hallmarks of an abandoned unit. Had old empty (frozen and burst) drink cans in it, and had money in the coin acceptor. The bill validator was giving code 11, until I blew the parts out with compressed air. It then worked for about two days and then the code 11 returned. I have taken it apart and cleaned the sensors and the plastic windows over them, both sides but the flash code 11 remains. I'm still looking for more info online, but your video was very helpful and I plan to watch more of your videos today.
@@jacquelinewegscheid9245 Tony, I ended up sending this to the manufacturer. They discovered damage to the lower sensor board. When I took it apart it had signs that a previous repair shop had been in it already. They replaced all damaged and missing hardware from the previous shop, plus replaced the board. Total cost was around $228 for the repairs.
You are a great big help I was wondering why my bill acceptor was not working on coins in it will fill when coins and see what happens sounds like it's making all the right noises
My ba validator doesn't even try to accept the dollar. When I put the money into the slot the machine doesn't give off any sound and the bill just crumbles up as I try to insert it
First of all, great video and explanations! The problem I’m having is the last example you gave. I was able to get it to take bills a couple times but most times it’s all the way in and back out. It sound a little tired and from the research I’ve done it probably needs new belts and a good cleaning. What would be the cause of the “all the way in and out” problem you described? Thanks for anything you can help with!
@@Vendingworks thanks so much! I found a small piece of paper in it (maybe from a cleaner card) and now it takes every third or so try. I’ll give it a thorough 🧼 by and see what happens.
I’m having the same issue takes a bill all the way in, then it goes out about 1/2 inch then back in, then spits it all the way out AND THEN the stacker motor runs. I completely disassembled the entire unit and cleaned the encoder wheel and it’s readers using a QTip and isopropyl alcohol, reassembled everything and am having the same issue. On start up the validator runs followed by the stacker. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Amy, Great video! I have a BA32SA in an AP 113. If I reset via power or pulling the cartridge and reseating it will take one or 2 bills then stop. What might be causing this? Seems to sound good when powering up and I have a solid red light.
@@edgarcolon3815Not sure if it was the same issue but I found I had to go into the settings on the machine and dump the coins then refill the changer. Apparently the mech looses count of the coin tubes. Once I did that the machine has been good. I will see if I can find the procedure.
@@edgarcolon3815Here was the solution that stopped all my problems….. You have incorrect tube counts in the logic board memory which the machine sees as zero quarters. From Service press 10, 1, 2, 5 and you will be in the coin mech inventory where it will show the value of the coin mech inventory. If you drop a coin in the top of the coin mech it will add that value to the total, if you press a coin payout switch it will deduct that value from the total. I would dump all coins out (with power off) then plug it in and go to this service mode. Use your payout switches to "empty" the coin mech. When the inventory value is zero you can start adding coins in the top of the coin mech to refill the tubes and set an accurate coin value.
Hi Amy.. Great video. I have a COINCO BA30BB on a Dixie Narco. Sounds like it comes on fine. Red light comes on solid. Wont take a bill. Is it just dirty or dead?
Thanks for the video. Bought a used coca-cola machine and it wouldn't accept bills. Cleaned the sensors and it worked for almost a year. Now the bill acceptor will start to take a bill and spit it right back out over and over. Red LED is constantly on, sensors are clean. Guess it's time to get a new validator.
So what happens, if the validator takes the credit, but does not send the pulse signal to say the bill was accepted, but the credit was not pulsed up the line to the machine. I took back probes and back probed the pulse signal wire, and I could cross it to give the credit, but if i disconnected the signal wire, and then probed it on the validator side, then gave the validator a bill, it accepted, but no signal was sent down the line, is the unit bad and need to be repaired? or is there a trick to fix it
Can you help me out , my bill validation is Mag50b it turns on but when the bill goes in, it flashes 3 blinks and the bills goes halfway in and comes out
I bought a vending machine(RS800) it was missing parts I got a new bill validator for it when I turn it on it sounds right...it has a coin mech filled all the way up, doesn't take money but it doesn't have a keypad will that stop it from collecting cash and change?
Hi hello, I have a Coin Co model BP4BX bill acceptor and someone jammed it with a bill. I removed the bill and I cleaned the sensors and other areas as best as I could. But it keeps making this buzzing sound that goes off every 10-20 seconds. I don’t know what the problem could be. If I have to get to repaired where do I go for it?
Thanks for your video, what did you say that I should do if my validator takes the bill all the in and returns it out (Bill goes all the way in and All the way out)
Great 🎉 informative video I just started in the vending machine business and my bill validator just stop working and no flash to it I’ve done mostly every in this video you have shown but my machine is only accepting coin do you have a solution
Great video. Thanks! Do you have any idea why my BA30SA will only accept the first bill, and motor doesn’t register a second bill? I’ve checked escrow/stack setting in the machine (Dixie Narco 501T). When I make changes to the ESC settings the Coinco bill collector will accept a 2nd bill, but only for 1 vend. The next purchase it goes back to only accepting one bill. Do you have any idea what could be causing this? Thank you.
Purchase the most expensive item in the machine using only quarters, then try again with the multiple bills. Make sure your coin mech is full of coins. You may have a bad lower sensor in one of the coin tubes of the coin mech so it is thinking it doesn't have enough coins to make proper change.
Just got my first coke machine, I tried giving it a dollar early on before it had coins in it and it pulled it all the way in and then gave it back and then would never take a bill in at all after that. The Red light is blinking 7 times and it does make what sounds like normal sounds when I first power the machine. It just doesnt do anything when I try to give it a dollar now. What do you think it could be? It does have coins in it now.
Hi, Thanksfor your video, i have the same bill acceptor of the video, buy dont turn on. I cleaned the sensors and clear of errors in the menu of my machine but still the problem continue. My bill acceptor doesn`t on. Do you have any suggets? Thanks
Hello! If the validator doesn't turn on at all, there is a power issue somewhere. The most common problem would be a bad harness, so I would start there. Good luck to you!
Mine will take several bills and give out change no problem,then it will partially accept a bill and neither stack it nor reject it. I took it apart as shown and cleaned everything. Any ideas? Thanks!
I have a validator that seems to work properly but the other day quit acccepting bills. It takes it in a 1/2" and then spits it back out like you showed in the video. I cleaned everything and unplugged and replugged it and still does the same thing. Solid red light is on. Any tips on a way to fix it?
It could have a bad head, the head could be pushed up (if someone stuck something in there), it could be catching on a burr of plastic (if someone put a screwdriver or knife in there).
Thanks for the videos I purchased a soda machine the bill collector(bp4bx) makes the noise red light comes on green lights come on the bill validator on front then goes out seems fine? but will not pull bills in? I watched the belts on start up and they are all turning could the problem be my coin collector? I have a coinpro 3 no coins accepted all return to change cup ive cleaned all sensors but coins still not accepted so im wondering if bill acceptor isn't working because coinpro isn't working
Yes, if the coin changer is not working properly, that will defeinitely take the validoator out of commision. I reccomend replacing the coin acceptor, and then your validator will likely function perfectly. We do have those available on our website, vendingworks.com.
My bill valadater is connected but I noticed it has a plug in not connected idk what the plug in gose to can u please tell me also my bill valadater lights are not working at all im thinking the not plug in is for the lights for the valadater I just don't no at all places hit me back
I have DBV-20 and when I plug it in I get nothing...I can hear the belt that is supposed to pull in the bill moving. I open up the validator and seen the belt move a tiny bit then stop then do it again in the direction of pushing the bill out)...it never stops. The validator will not engage at all, no motor sound...nothing. Can you help with any ideas?
Bad or blocked sensor. I assume you checked the bill path for debris (torn bill, etc.). If bill path is clear, sensors are clean and the drive motor is running in reverse (as to eject bill), then bill validator is bad.
@@Vendingworks Hello, yes I checked everything you mentioned. I have found out the the DBV-20 is no longer made and wanted to know if you had any ideas as to an upgrade that would fit in the same place as my old reader or any other ideas? Thank you for your time and the video you made was great.
You had stated that the bill acceptor will not accept bills if the coins are not filled. But would it still at least take in the bill and throw it back out? Or not even take it all? My quarters are all filled up. Just my dimes and nickels ain't. But won't even take the bill like you can try but nothing.
If it takes the bill in then spits it out, you have a problem with your bill validator. If the coin changer is low on coins the bill validator won't even try to take the bill in, it will act like it's dead. You absolutely have to have enough nickels (15-20) in the coin mech since it is the lowest denomination coin.
What would you think if it works properly, accepts a few bills, then the third bill or so cycles in and out internally then gets jammed? Appreciate any help thanks
Nice video! I have a question regarding my own bill validator. The issue is that currently it won't accept the bills and whenever the power is plugged in, the led light won't even turn on. The part where you put the bill box is also a little slanted. I want to know what could be the issue and how can it be fixed? Thanks!
If the Bill Validator powers up but then the redlight goes out it's because the vending machine is disabling it. Usually because the coin changer is low on coins (nickels).
Hello, my bill acceptor takes $1 bills fine. However, it does not accept $5 bills (even though it’s says it’s capable). Additionally, the coins are all above half full. It’s the CoinCo Pro model. I am not sure if it’s not able to read/accept newly designed $5 bills... or if the problem is something else... please advise with any suggestions Thank you
If the serial number begins with 3503.... or higher, then it can be programmed to accept the new bills otherwise it will only accept $1 bills because that is the only bill that hasn't changed since the bill validator was manufactured
@@Vendingworks Hello, I have a BA32SA and my serial number begins with 4396. I already flipped the dip switches, but it still only accepts 1s and my coin tubes are fully full and working properly. Any recommendations on how to get my machine to accept these higher bills?
I have a MAG30B bill acceptor and it doesn’t take any bills, it still makes a sound in the part where it collects the bills but the part that pulls it in is dead. I cleaned the sensors and still nothing. Can you please advise what I should do
Hello, That's a great Video and solve alot of problem, But I have a problem getting, 2 Orange blinking (mean "Service Unit") I did the cleaning, but still stay on Orange blinking, and sometime don't take the bill, and I have diagnostic by pressing the reset button, and I see the back plate didn't pop out and stay on it position . My second unit getting 2 Red blinking, (mean Clear Bill Path) but I have keep trying to clean and clean , nothing is blocking or dirty, the 2 red blinking light never change. and sometime the bill is all the way in and all the way out. please help. my unit is "vx63s45us01" both same model
Must have plenty of change in the coin mech (specially nickels) for the bill validator to accept bills. If there's not sufficient change the machine will shut off the bill validator because if it can't give correct change and it won't allow the bill acceptor to take any bills.
7:07 my validator suddenly just stopped working and started doing this exact thing. Really sucks because I can't afford to buy a new one, since the machine is basically at-cost for my firehouse.
If it only does it sometimes then usually it is due to a flakey harness not giving good connection, inspect wires and connections. It could also be from slick belts, if the bill doesn't get pulled up into stack position by the time allotted then the validator just clears itself (by running the stacker) and doesn't give the credit
My bill acceptor has a solid red light on but will not pull a bill in. The bill box appears to be functioning correctly but it seems like the acceptor part is not getting power. Any suggestions?
Start with the obvious, make sure your coin mech has plenty of coins in it, specially nickels. Does the machine work correctly if making a purchase with coins only?
If it goes half way and then stops, that is usually an escrow setting in the vending machine. it holds the bill until a purchase is made or if you press the coin return it will return the bill. If you are talking about a Coinco Bill Pro model (BP2BX, BP4SX, etc.) validator then the board is bad and you need to replace the whole bill validator
I just bought a snack machine and it all works coin mech the selection trays but the bill accepter does not make any noise when its powered up all the plugins are hooked up far as I know there isn't any lights on...on the bill accepter what could this be ?
Depending on the bill acceptor, if it doesn't make a sound when it powers up, there's' usually a flash code. If you can locate the LED, and you can see that it is indeed off and not flashing, it is probably either a bad validator or a bad harness. Especially if the coin changer has coins in it, and accepts coins.
@@Vendingworks the previous owner had the bill validator off so I cut it back on and it want fully accept the money so it's bad I'm gonna order another one. But he coin acceptor takes all the coins but it kicks the dimes in the bottom bin why is this?
@@TheCustomEverythingChannel If the dime tube is full, it will kick the dimes into the cash box. If the tube isnt full, or close to full, and it still pushes dimes into the cashbox, there is likely a sensor issue on the coin changer.
@@TheCustomEverythingChannel Yes, that definitely sounds like a bad tube sensor. The unit thinks the dime tube is full, so it reads the dime and sends it to the cashbox. I reccomend replacing it.
Yes! The most important factor is which protocol is used, since many coinco units offer two protocols, at different voltages. Basically, what matters is where you plug it in, and what voltage you are using. Some models are interchangeable, and others are not. We can always help in figuring out what works as a replacement as what doesn't.
First I would need to know the model number of the unit you would like to replace, or a photo of where the unit plugs. Email us at vendingworks@yahoo.com.
I have a freshly rebuilt mag62BB and it will take a 1 dollar bill but not 5 and it will not give credit for the $1 bill. Its set for 4pulses per dollar. Hate to have to send it back in!
All the dip switches are correct going by my other 2 validators and coinco manual. I ended up sending it in the mail to coin acceptors in missouri to have them look at it. Ive had this happen in the past and i think they said it was something they messed up with the programming? Thanks for your quick reply. Nice video!
I have several bill acceptors that seem to work normally but the bills will have little bends on the bottom corners. Sometimes this is fine but it can get worse and then cause a jam. It looks like the bills are not being pulled in all the way, like 1/8" not enough then pushed into the bill box causing the bends. I am not sure what causes this and am wondering if there is an adjustment to have the bills pulled in a little more. I don't think the belts are slipping but I am not sure what causes this. Thanks.
Hello, It could be one of two things, one, like you said, would be the belts slipping, and they would need to be repalced. The second option would be a part called the intermedial frame. It is the frame piece, usually black of gray in color, that has the clips which hold the bill box in place. On the black frames, there are two belts with little white rollers. Add a small drop of 3 in 1 oil onto the rollers. This should solve the problem. If this is confusing, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email and I can help explain further. Vending Works 909-319-2153
Thank you for the video. I have a problem where it seems like my bill validator isn't even on. I try to put a bill in and it doesn't do anything or make any noise. It is on because I see the led display on, and the coinco machine is on. I just cant figure out my bill validator.
I have a coinco CBA-2 and it is not sensing a bill is being inserted. i cleaned the sensors already it has 2 lights on the back the one on the right remains solid and the one on the left blinks
Is it a CBA2 (soda machine) or a UBA2 (Rowe snack machine)? It's in the machine and it won't try to suck the bill in? Most obvious, does the coin mech have enough change in it (nickels)?
@@Vendingworks its a cba2 soda machine. The change is mostly full thats the first thing I tried nickles are actuallythe most full,, I try and insert the bill and it does nothing at all like it doesn't even sense the bill is there
My bill validator takes the first dollar fine but when u try to put a second one to purchase something of 2 dollars or more it won't even try to take it.
Try this. Access the control board on the validator, and locate the main chip. It's either going to be a soldered chip, or a socketed chip. If it is a socketed chip, reseat the chip, or just push it down with your thumb further into the socket. It goes without saying, but be sure to disconnect the unit from power before trying this.
@@Vendingworks it takes it all the way in then spits it back out like it does with yours on the video I got some Bill validator cleaning bills and ran through it still spits it back put
Hi thanks for your video , can the coinco validator can reprogram for philippine currency ? Or can you tell me what manufacturer can read or recalibrate a philippine currency thanks
Hello! My machine takes the first bill and everything works but after that it does not take more bills. The green lights goes off. I have to open the machine take the bill and starts working again. All the coins are full so I don’t know why it does this. :(
To clarify, you put in a dollar, you vend a product, and then it won't take another dollar? Or do you mean it won't take multiple dollars- for instance, a $3 item?
Hello! Thank you for your response! Yes it takes the first dollar and makes the transaction and after that the lights does not turn back on and do no take more bills. Normally I remove the dollar from the inside and then it works again...
My bill acceptor is not showing a steady light. Does have power to it. When you open the bill box the light does come back on. We do have coins. I don't get any flash code either.
@@Vendingworks I re watched the video as well and started thinking too if I had enough coins. I didn't really look at them. But there's no light code. When I go back to the location I'll check the coins. But coin mechanism works tho.
Not accepting additional bills has nothing to do with the bill validator. You may have to change the escrow settings in your machine. Try purchasing the most expensive item in the machine using only coins, then try again using bills
If the coin changer is low on coins (specially nickels) the machine inhibits the bill validator, the red light does not turn on, the bill validator seems like it's dead
My machine is working great it takes the bill and then dispenses it back out. The coins work and give credit but not the paper validation and I’ve tried these options with no luck
@@justinbrown4129 When the bill validator starts up the stacker plate goes in and out, try to cut power while the stacker is out. It will take you a few times to get the timing of it, but that's how we do it
@@Vendingworks yeah just did that and the wheels look fine, your talking about the 2 black ones on top that the rubber pulleys are on and still not taking bills
Ah yes, there is a bill box switch on older models, they stopped putting them on becuase they cause too many issues. When you remove the bill box, theres a little switch with a button on top left. There are two blue wires going into it. Just cut those blue wires. We do it all the time. That should sovle your problem. (Make sure the unit is diconnected from power before you do this of course.)
I have a series 2000 mars bill accepter that is flashing the 5 codes for the magazine being removed. You're saying that the reason it does that is because I need to cut 2 blue wires on my bill acceptor?
I realize this is an older video but wanted to say thanks. I am working on one of these and troubleshooting a flash code 11. Everything appears to be clean with both the upper an lower sensors. The machine was bought at an auction and had the hallmarks of an abandoned unit. Had old empty (frozen and burst) drink cans in it, and had money in the coin acceptor. The bill validator was giving code 11, until I blew the parts out with compressed air. It then worked for about two days and then the code 11 returned. I have taken it apart and cleaned the sensors and the plastic windows over them, both sides but the flash code 11 remains. I'm still looking for more info online, but your video was very helpful and I plan to watch more of your videos today.
DID YOU FIGURE OUT THAT 11 FLASH CODE PROBLEM?
@@jacquelinewegscheid9245 Tony, I ended up sending this to the manufacturer. They discovered damage to the lower sensor board. When I took it apart it had signs that a previous repair shop had been in it already. They replaced all damaged and missing hardware from the previous shop, plus replaced the board. Total cost was around $228 for the repairs.
Great video. New to vending and was in desperate need for a video like this
Awesome information! Thank you.
Thanks you. I’m new to this and your video help me soo much.
You said more then once “need a repair” what type or repair that would be? If you not mind asking?
You are a great big help I was wondering why my bill acceptor was not working on coins in it will fill when coins and see what happens sounds like it's making all the right noises
My ba validator doesn't even try to accept the dollar. When I put the money into the slot the machine doesn't give off any sound and the bill just crumbles up as I try to insert it
Is there a way to fix the problem shown at time “6:58” by replacing certain parts. If so what parts specifically need replaced?
Do you buy the old validators that have been replaced? I don’t want to just toss them in the trash. Thanks.
Thanks so much for posting this!
Thank you for the video! My machine makes the correct noise, but the dollar will not go in at all. Any suggest?
First of all, great video and explanations! The problem I’m having is the last example you gave. I was able to get it to take bills a couple times but most times it’s all the way in and back out. It sound a little tired and from the research I’ve done it probably needs new belts and a good cleaning.
What would be the cause of the “all the way in and out” problem you described? Thanks for anything you can help with!
ou need to clean the encoder wheel. It's the black plastic wheel that has holes in it, on the top of the drive motor, behind the stacker plate
@@Vendingworks thanks so much! I found a small piece of paper in it (maybe from a cleaner card) and now it takes every third or so try.
I’ll give it a thorough 🧼 by and see what happens.
I’m having the same issue takes a bill all the way in, then it goes out about 1/2 inch then back in, then spits it all the way out AND THEN the stacker motor runs. I completely disassembled the entire unit and cleaned the encoder wheel and it’s readers using a QTip and isopropyl alcohol, reassembled everything and am having the same issue.
On start up the validator runs followed by the stacker. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Amy, Great video! I have a BA32SA in an AP 113. If I reset via power or pulling the cartridge and reseating it will take one or 2 bills then stop. What might be causing this? Seems to sound good when powering up and I have a solid red light.
Did you ever find the problem to this? Having the same issue
@@edgarcolon3815Not sure if it was the same issue but I found I had to go into the settings on the machine and dump the coins then refill the changer. Apparently the mech looses count of the coin tubes. Once I did that the machine has been good. I will see if I can find the procedure.
@@edgarcolon3815Here was the solution that stopped all my problems…..
You have incorrect tube counts in the logic board memory which the machine sees as zero quarters. From Service press 10, 1, 2, 5 and you will be in the coin mech inventory where it will show the value of the coin mech inventory. If you drop a coin in the top of the coin mech it will add that value to the total, if you press a coin payout switch it will deduct that value from the total. I would dump all coins out (with power off) then plug it in and go to this service mode. Use your payout switches to "empty" the coin mech. When the inventory value is zero you can start adding coins in the top of the coin mech to refill the tubes and set an accurate coin value.
Hi Amy.. Great video. I have a COINCO BA30BB on a Dixie Narco. Sounds like it comes on fine. Red light comes on solid. Wont take a bill. Is it just dirty or dead?
Sounds like it's just dirty
Thanks for the video. Bought a used coca-cola machine and it wouldn't accept bills. Cleaned the sensors and it worked for almost a year. Now the bill acceptor will start to take a bill and spit it right back out over and over. Red LED is constantly on, sensors are clean. Guess it's time to get a new validator.
Yes, it does sound like the unit probably needs replacing. We have them available on our website, Vendingworks.com. Best of luck!
What if there is no error code and it takes most but not all bills, I have one programmed to take $1-20
It could just need a good sensor cleaning, or the belts could be on their way out.
Hi Amy do you sale and have website?
So what happens, if the validator takes the credit, but does not send the pulse signal to say the bill was accepted, but the credit was not pulsed up the line to the machine. I took back probes and back probed the pulse signal wire, and I could cross it to give the credit, but if i disconnected the signal wire, and then probed it on the validator side, then gave the validator a bill, it accepted, but no signal was sent down the line, is the unit bad and need to be repaired? or is there a trick to fix it
I have the same issue
What are you using to test the bill acceptors
I think I picked one up from you a while ago. you in Ontario, CA?
My BA30B motors are reversing when I try to insert a bill
how do you program a Mars MS1000 it has 3 blue buttons , wouldn't have a glue which button does what
Can you help me out , my bill validation is Mag50b it turns on but when the bill goes in, it flashes 3 blinks and the bills goes halfway in and comes out
I bought a vending machine(RS800) it was missing parts I got a new bill validator for it when I turn it on it sounds right...it has a coin mech filled all the way up, doesn't take money but it doesn't have a keypad will that stop it from collecting cash and change?
Hi hello,
I have a Coin Co model BP4BX bill acceptor and someone jammed it with a bill. I removed the bill and I cleaned the sensors and other areas as best as I could. But it keeps making this buzzing sound that goes off every 10-20 seconds. I don’t know what the problem could be. If I have to get to repaired where do I go for it?
Thanks for your video, what did you say that I should do if my validator takes the bill all the in and returns it out (Bill goes all the way in and All the way out)
Clean the encoder wheel and sensor. it's on top of the drive motor, behind the stacker plate
Great 🎉 informative video I just started in the vending machine business and my bill validator just stop working and no flash to it I’ve done mostly every in this video you have shown but my machine is only accepting coin do you have a solution
Is the red LED on solid? If it's off then it means your coin mech is low on coins in the coin tubes. Make sure you have plenty of nickels
Hi. My coinco BA50B doesn’t make any noise at all…
Excellent!!!Thanks
Great video. Thanks! Do you have any idea why my BA30SA will only accept the first bill, and motor doesn’t register a second bill? I’ve checked escrow/stack setting in the machine (Dixie Narco 501T). When I make changes to the ESC settings the Coinco bill collector will accept a 2nd bill, but only for 1 vend. The next purchase it goes back to only accepting one bill. Do you have any idea what could be causing this?
Thank you.
Purchase the most expensive item in the machine using only quarters, then try again with the multiple bills. Make sure your coin mech is full of coins. You may have a bad lower sensor in one of the coin tubes of the coin mech so it is thinking it doesn't have enough coins to make proper change.
@@Vendingworks that’s a good idea. Can you clean the sensors, or do I need to send the coin mechanism in for service. Thanks!
@@Fotopro Ususally cleaning the sensors on a coin mech won't help
Mine is stealing bills! Any ideas? Red light is on it cycles no problem. The vending machine doesn’t say 1.00 when I put in a dollar
Just got my first coke machine, I tried giving it a dollar early on before it had coins in it and it pulled it all the way in and then gave it back and then would never take a bill in at all after that. The Red light is blinking 7 times and it does make what sounds like normal sounds when I first power the machine. It just doesnt do anything when I try to give it a dollar now. What do you think it could be? It does have coins in it now.
The side board is bad (not the control board)
Hi, Thanksfor your video, i have the same bill acceptor of the video, buy dont turn on. I cleaned the sensors and clear of errors in the menu of my machine but still the problem continue. My bill acceptor doesn`t on. Do you have any suggets? Thanks
Hello! If the validator doesn't turn on at all, there is a power issue somewhere. The most common problem would be a bad harness, so I would start there. Good luck to you!
Hi. So my bill acceptor accepts a $1 bill + coins but it wont accept another $1 bill. Does this means i need to fill up the coinchanger?
Mine will take several bills and give out change no problem,then it will partially accept a bill and neither stack it nor reject it. I took it apart as shown and cleaned everything. Any ideas? Thanks!
I have a validator that seems to work properly but the other day quit acccepting bills. It takes it in a 1/2" and then spits it back out like you showed in the video. I cleaned everything and unplugged and replugged it and still does the same thing. Solid red light is on. Any tips on a way to fix it?
It could have a bad head, the head could be pushed up (if someone stuck something in there), it could be catching on a burr of plastic (if someone put a screwdriver or knife in there).
Guess you didnt get the second reply on the coinpro3
Is it cheaper to replace or does your company repair?
With CoinPro3 specifically, it is cheaper to replace.
Thanks for the videos
I purchased a soda machine the bill collector(bp4bx) makes the noise red light comes on green lights come on the bill validator on front then goes out seems fine? but will not pull bills in? I watched the belts on start up and they are all turning could the problem be my coin collector? I have a coinpro 3 no coins accepted all return to change cup ive cleaned all sensors but coins still not accepted so im wondering if bill acceptor isn't working because coinpro isn't working
Yes, if the coin changer is not working properly, that will defeinitely take the validoator out of commision. I reccomend replacing the coin acceptor, and then your validator will likely function perfectly. We do have those available on our website, vendingworks.com.
Thanks will purchase and let you know the result
Do you repair also? Maybe cheaper to send unit
I didn't even think about making sure it had enough change i thought mine was messed up, but i know the change is empty and everything else works
My bill valadater is connected but I noticed it has a plug in not connected idk what the plug in gose to can u please tell me also my bill valadater lights are not working at all im thinking the not plug in is for the lights for the valadater I just don't no at all places hit me back
I have DBV-20 and when I plug it in I get nothing...I can hear the belt that is supposed to pull in the bill moving. I open up the validator and seen the belt move a tiny bit then stop then do it again in the direction of pushing the bill out)...it never stops.
The validator will not engage at all, no motor sound...nothing. Can you help with any ideas?
Bad or blocked sensor. I assume you checked the bill path for debris (torn bill, etc.). If bill path is clear, sensors are clean and the drive motor is running in reverse (as to eject bill), then bill validator is bad.
@@Vendingworks Hello, yes I checked everything you mentioned. I have found out the the DBV-20 is no longer made and wanted to know if you had any ideas as to an upgrade that would fit in the same place as my old reader or any other ideas?
Thank you for your time and the video you made was great.
You had stated that the bill acceptor will not accept bills if the coins are not filled. But would it still at least take in the bill and throw it back out? Or not even take it all? My quarters are all filled up. Just my dimes and nickels ain't. But won't even take the bill like you can try but nothing.
If it takes the bill in then spits it out, you have a problem with your bill validator. If the coin changer is low on coins the bill validator won't even try to take the bill in, it will act like it's dead. You absolutely have to have enough nickels (15-20) in the coin mech since it is the lowest denomination coin.
Just got the new one in the mail. Installed it. Takes the bill and gives back a quarter, but won’t dispense the soda. Help!
What if it eats the bull and doesn’t credit it.
What would you think if it works properly, accepts a few bills, then the third bill or so cycles in and out internally then gets jammed? Appreciate any help thanks
any update on this problem? mine is doing the same currently
Nice video! I have a question regarding my own bill validator. The issue is that currently it won't accept the bills and whenever the power is plugged in, the led light won't even turn on. The part where you put the bill box is also a little slanted. I want to know what could be the issue and how can it be fixed? Thanks!
If the Bill Validator powers up but then the redlight goes out it's because the vending machine is disabling it. Usually because the coin changer is low on coins (nickels).
What if it takes money but wont dispense or doesnt do anything
Hello, my bill acceptor takes $1 bills fine. However, it does not accept $5 bills (even though it’s says it’s capable). Additionally, the coins are all above half full. It’s the CoinCo Pro model. I am not sure if it’s not able to read/accept newly designed $5 bills... or if the problem is something else... please advise with any suggestions
Thank you
I have the same problem ....
If the serial number begins with 3503.... or higher, then it can be programmed to accept the new bills otherwise it will only accept $1 bills because that is the only bill that hasn't changed since the bill validator was manufactured
@@Vendingworks Hello, I have a BA32SA and my serial number begins with 4396. I already flipped the dip switches, but it still only accepts 1s and my coin tubes are fully full and working properly. Any recommendations on how to get my machine to accept these higher bills?
I have a MAG30B bill acceptor and it doesn’t take any bills, it still makes a sound in the part where it collects the bills but the part that pulls it in is dead. I cleaned the sensors and still nothing. Can you please advise what I should do
Mine is doing the same.
The coinco takes the dollar bill but does not give a dollar credit, any ideas?
Is there a way to reset it if it says reset?
I have a coinco BA32SA and it will only take up to $6.00? It will take a 5 and a 1 or 6 ones but then won’t take any more. Please help 🙏🙏🙏
Hello, That's a great Video and solve alot of problem, But I have a problem getting, 2 Orange blinking (mean "Service Unit") I did the cleaning, but still stay on Orange blinking, and sometime don't take the bill, and I have diagnostic by pressing the reset button, and I see the back plate didn't pop out and stay on it position . My second unit getting 2 Red blinking, (mean Clear Bill Path) but I have keep trying to clean and clean , nothing is blocking or dirty, the 2 red blinking light never change. and sometime the bill is all the way in and all the way out. please help. my unit is "vx63s45us01" both same model
My soda machine somtimes accepts and somtimes don't, does it have to have change in it? The light shows on
Must have plenty of change in the coin mech (specially nickels) for the bill validator to accept bills. If there's not sufficient change the machine will shut off the bill validator because if it can't give correct change and it won't allow the bill acceptor to take any bills.
7:07 my validator suddenly just stopped working and started doing this exact thing.
Really sucks because I can't afford to buy a new one, since the machine is basically at-cost for my firehouse.
I have the same validator on my soda machine, on occasion, it will take a bill and not give a credit. What would be the cause of that?
If it only does it sometimes then usually it is due to a flakey harness not giving good connection, inspect wires and connections. It could also be from slick belts, if the bill doesn't get pulled up into stack position by the time allotted then the validator just clears itself (by running the stacker) and doesn't give the credit
@@Vendingworks is there any settings I can adjust or does it just need new belts?
@@Robertapodaca82 There are no settings or adjustments to make
My bill acceptor has a solid red light on but will not pull a bill in. The bill box appears to be functioning correctly but it seems like the acceptor part is not getting power. Any suggestions?
If it was a bad inlet sensor, it would give an error. It could have a piece of debris stuck under a dry belt so the belts won't turn.
Bevmax 3800 disable from system. May you give me any clue to fix that?
Start with the obvious, make sure your coin mech has plenty of coins in it, specially nickels. Does the machine work correctly if making a purchase with coins only?
@@Vendingworks seconds before I got your answer, I found out about the nickles. Thank you anyway, God bless you.
I'm getting a 5 flash code which is sensors I clean them all but it's still doing it.
One or more of the sensors have failed. Replace the bill validator
Hello, when I put a bill in it goes in but goes up half way, it does not go into the bill holder.
If it goes half way and then stops, that is usually an escrow setting in the vending machine. it holds the bill until a purchase is made or if you press the coin return it will return the bill. If you are talking about a Coinco Bill Pro model (BP2BX, BP4SX, etc.) validator then the board is bad and you need to replace the whole bill validator
I just bought a snack machine and it all works coin mech the selection trays but the bill accepter does not make any noise when its powered up all the plugins are hooked up far as I know there isn't any lights on...on the bill accepter what could this be ?
Depending on the bill acceptor, if it doesn't make a sound when it powers up, there's' usually a flash code. If you can locate the LED, and you can see that it is indeed off and not flashing, it is probably either a bad validator or a bad harness. Especially if the coin changer has coins in it, and accepts coins.
@@Vendingworks the previous owner had the bill validator off so I cut it back on and it want fully accept the money so it's bad I'm gonna order another one. But he coin acceptor takes all the coins but it kicks the dimes in the bottom bin why is this?
@@TheCustomEverythingChannel If the dime tube is full, it will kick the dimes into the cash box. If the tube isnt full, or close to full, and it still pushes dimes into the cashbox, there is likely a sensor issue on the coin changer.
@@Vendingworks it reads it but it kicks it to the bin I'm just gonna get a new one when I get the new bill acceptor
@@TheCustomEverythingChannel Yes, that definitely sounds like a bad tube sensor. The unit thinks the dime tube is full, so it reads the dime and sends it to the cashbox. I reccomend replacing it.
Thank You!! Great explanation!
hi, I have a Mars Validator that accepts one bill, but won't accept any subsequent. All the coin chutes are full... I'm stumped.
You need to change the escrow settings in your machine, it has nothing to do with the bill validator
OK thx for the fast reply!
does the style model of a previous bill validator become a factor in a replacement of a new validator?
Yes! The most important factor is which protocol is used, since many coinco units offer two protocols, at different voltages. Basically, what matters is where you plug it in, and what voltage you are using. Some models are interchangeable, and others are not. We can always help in figuring out what works as a replacement as what doesn't.
If you could help that would be great I'm not sure as to what you may need tho...
First I would need to know the model number of the unit you would like to replace, or a photo of where the unit plugs. Email us at vendingworks@yahoo.com.
I have a freshly rebuilt mag62BB and it will take a 1 dollar bill but not 5 and it will not give credit for the $1 bill. Its set for 4pulses per dollar. Hate to have to send it back in!
Is the #6 switch on so it will accept $5 bills and has it been updated so it accepts the new bills?
All the dip switches are correct going by my other 2 validators and coinco manual. I ended up sending it in the mail to coin acceptors in missouri to have them look at it. Ive had this happen in the past and i think they said it was something they messed up with the programming? Thanks for your quick reply. Nice video!
What if the motor jumps and shakes when trying to accept the bill
It doesn’t run smooth
I have several bill acceptors that seem to work normally but the bills will have little bends on the bottom corners. Sometimes this is fine but it can get worse and then cause a jam. It looks like the bills are not being pulled in all the way, like 1/8" not enough then pushed into the bill box causing the bends. I am not sure what causes this and am wondering if there is an adjustment to have the bills pulled in a little more. I don't think the belts are slipping but I am not sure what causes this. Thanks.
Hello, It could be one of two things, one, like you said, would be the belts slipping, and they would need to be repalced. The second option would be a part called the intermedial frame. It is the frame piece, usually black of gray in color, that has the clips which hold the bill box in place. On the black frames, there are two belts with little white rollers. Add a small drop of 3 in 1 oil onto the rollers. This should solve the problem. If this is confusing, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email and I can help explain further. Vending Works 909-319-2153
@7:17 what part needs repaired or replaced?
calibration may work but most likely the read head is bad, no fix
Thank you for the video. I have a problem where it seems like my bill validator isn't even on. I try to put a bill in and it doesn't do anything or make any noise. It is on because I see the led display on, and the coinco machine is on. I just cant figure out my bill validator.
did you figure this out? I'm having the same problem
I have a coinco CBA-2 and it is not sensing a bill is being inserted. i cleaned the sensors already it has 2 lights on the back the one on the right remains solid and the one on the left blinks
Is it a CBA2 (soda machine) or a UBA2 (Rowe snack machine)? It's in the machine and it won't try to suck the bill in? Most obvious, does the coin mech have enough change in it (nickels)?
@@Vendingworks its a cba2 soda machine. The change is mostly full thats the first thing I tried nickles are actuallythe most full,, I try and insert the bill and it does nothing at all like it doesn't even sense the bill is there
What would cause it to cycle loudly and then blink 7 times?
7 blinks is a drive motor problem.
My bill validator takes the first dollar fine but when u try to put a second one to purchase something of 2 dollars or more it won't even try to take it.
If the machine takes the bill but gets stuck 1/2 way and does not eject or accept the biil. What is the problem and how do you fix it?
Try this. Access the control board on the validator, and locate the main chip. It's either going to be a soldered chip, or a socketed chip. If it is a socketed chip, reseat the chip, or just push it down with your thumb further into the socket. It goes without saying, but be sure to disconnect the unit from power before trying this.
I have a American changer with a mag50 b it will take ones each time . but it will only take 1 or 2 fives out of about 15
Mine keeps spitting the bill back out light is solid red. But keeps spitting bill out does that mean its bad
Sounds like a dirty encoder wheel. The encoder wheel is behind the stacker plate at the very top, it's part of the drive motor
@@Vendingworks it takes it all the way in then spits it back out like it does with yours on the video I got some Bill validator cleaning bills and ran through it still spits it back put
@@stelthcamo357 Ya those cleaning cards don't clean the encoder wheel. It has to be done manually
Hello, I have a Pepsi vending machine, the bill acceptor red light blinks 9 (nine) times. then repeats. what is the code for that?
9 is an EEPROM error. Your control board is bad.
@@Vendingworks
How much is the cost involved to getting it fix or replaced?
Thank you
Hi thanks for your video , can the coinco validator can reprogram for philippine currency ? Or can you tell me what manufacturer can read or recalibrate a philippine currency thanks
Hello, Sorry, I don't have any information on that. Best of luck to you!
Hello! My machine takes the first bill and everything works but after that it does not take more bills. The green lights goes off. I have to open the machine take the bill and starts working again. All the coins are full so I don’t know why it does this. :(
To clarify, you put in a dollar, you vend a product, and then it won't take another dollar? Or do you mean it won't take multiple dollars- for instance, a $3 item?
Hello! Thank you for your response! Yes it takes the first dollar and makes the transaction and after that the lights does not turn back on and do no take more bills. Normally I remove the dollar from the inside and then it works again...
@@JosueDerasJustMe I am having the same issue, did you figure out what the issue was and what was the solution?
I had bought a vending machine, once the bill is inserted and select a product, the bill returns.
My bill acceptor is not showing a steady light. Does have power to it. When you open the bill box the light does come back on. We do have coins. I don't get any flash code either.
If there is no red light then your machine is disabling the bill validator. First check to make sure your machine vends properly using only coins
@@Vendingworks I re watched the video as well and started thinking too if I had enough coins. I didn't really look at them. But there's no light code. When I go back to the location I'll check the coins. But coin mechanism works tho.
@@Chrisp505 Make sure there are plenty of nickels in the nickel tube
@@Vendingworks I'll be sure to check that as well. Now if it's not that. What else would you think?
What is the problem it accepts one dollar, then won't accept another?
Not accepting additional bills has nothing to do with the bill validator. You may have to change the escrow settings in your machine. Try purchasing the most expensive item in the machine using only coins, then try again using bills
Plz I need to figure out why my machine is giving out to much money
my validator is completely dead makes no noise bill dont go in
What if the red light won’t turn on
If the coin changer is low on coins (specially nickels) the machine inhibits the bill validator, the red light does not turn on, the bill validator seems like it's dead
How much does a bill collector cost?
Hello! The cost varies by model, feel free to visit our website, Vedningworks.com, to browse our selection and pricing.
My machine is working great it takes the bill and then dispenses it back out. The coins work and give credit but not the paper validation and I’ve tried these options with no luck
You need to clean the encoder wheel. It's the black plastic wheel that has holes in it, on the top of the drive motor, behind the stacker plate
@@Vendingworks do I need to pull the separator price off with tabs on it going into the part around the wheels?
@@justinbrown4129 When the bill validator starts up the stacker plate goes in and out, try to cut power while the stacker is out. It will take you a few times to get the timing of it, but that's how we do it
@@Vendingworks yeah just did that and the wheels look fine, your talking about the 2 black ones on top that the rubber pulleys are on and still not taking bills
@@justinbrown4129 No, those are the drive wheels. There is only one encoder wheel
Hello, my bill acceptor says that the magazine is removed when it isn't. Please help, thank you :)
Ah yes, there is a bill box switch on older models, they stopped putting them on becuase they cause too many issues. When you remove the bill box, theres a little switch with a button on top left. There are two blue wires going into it. Just cut those blue wires. We do it all the time. That should sovle your problem. (Make sure the unit is diconnected from power before you do this of course.)
Wait, you want me to cut some wires on the machine?
Also, thank you for being so fast at replying, it really shows that your company genuinely cares.
I have a series 2000 mars bill accepter that is flashing the 5 codes for the magazine being removed. You're saying that the reason it does that is because I need to cut 2 blue wires on my bill acceptor?
Is there any other way that I could fix it without cutting the machine.
Lack of nickels causes so much drama.
Mine flashing 7 time not taking money not even trying money
We are having problems with ours
What type of problems are you having?
Mine false 7 time
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I'd validate her bills any day of the week