blovewell Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 My bill validator is accepting dollar bills but only 75% of the way. At that point it seems to struggle and rejects the bill. I think it is an old Maka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1973 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 you will be far ahead to just buy a more modern validator and the old maka's are generally not worth working on or refurbishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 My bill validator is accepting dollar bills but only 75% of the way. At that point it seems to struggle and rejects the bill. I think it is an old Maka. Looks like a Maka, pic is a little fuzzy, getting these rebuilt is not worth the effort. You money will be better spent replacing and upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blovewell Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I figured that would be the case. I want to rule out all options before replacing. This machine would take a year to payoff a new validator. What are some suggestions for a validator that will plug and play on this machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 My bill validator is accepting dollar bills but only 75% of the way. At that point it seems to struggle and rejects the bill. I think it is an old Maka. The main validator refurbisher around here is John at Vending Works and he won't fool with the Makas anymore. I always upgrade mine with the Mei VN2512 and you'll probably need a new harness as well. This is a classic case of why we don't recommend messing with low volume accounts - every time you get a little bit in the black you end up fixing something that wipes out any profits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I can provide you a replacement for this Maka. All of the metal validators are obsolete now and upgrading one, be it a Maka, Coinco CBA, Ardac USI or a Mars VFM, should always be a consideration when purchasing a used machine. If you could provide the model of machine that this Maka is in I can tell you what will replace it. Usually a Coinco Mag series is easiest to replace a Maka with. Yours is a 27V, basically a 24V unit, so let me know which model machine and I can fix you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 You can order the belts for these bill acceptors but I promise you that it is very frustrating to do if you don't know how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blovewell Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Selectivend 3039 GF19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 This machine can be upgraded to a Coinco Mag32 with a short harness that goes from the existing harness to the Coinco validator. I would also need a photo of the front of the Maka and the inside of the door opening to see what brackets might be needed. If you'd like a replacement then just send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blovewell Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 So I was trying to do some research on this validator and I am coming up with nothing. How much does it run? Do you know where I can do some reading on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You can google a manual for your model of Maka, but it probably won't be of much help with troubleshooting as yours needs to be rebuilt. The problem with rebuilding units that old is that all the parts are old and you never know when one of the gears, motors, springs, electronic components, mag heads, etc. will fail leaving you again with a non-working validator. This is why an upgrade is warranted and recommended. This isn't a business where taking shortcuts will help you in the long run. Think about it as when the alternator fails on your car, you can't just press one new bearing into it without worrying when the other bearing or the diodes or the winding will fail. It gets replaced as a unit with a rebuilt one that has a warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blovewell Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yeah I was looking for more details about the Coinco and struck out. I know the Maka is probably met its maker this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 If you're interested in the Coinco replacement then provide me the details from post 9 above and send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky7 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 AZVendor I am having the same issues and attempted to send you a PM however It says you cannot receive any new messages?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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