Broken Controller... Lost Chrome Controller Jack...

[vega]

This seems to be a common tg16 controller issue and this post is a long shot but i wanted yo have a bomberman party but it looks like one of my controller is missing the chrome piece that plugs into the turbo... Does anyone know where to get just that piece? Ive had these come off other turbopads and they were easily put back together. If i can avoid spending 30+ bucks for a new one it would be helpful.

[wilykat]

The large silver ring on the end of controller plug? Those breaks off easily and putting it on is no guarantee the controller will work because it serves an important connection with ground and shielding.

Your best bet is a new 8 pin DIN plug (2 different styles, get the one that looks like C rather than U), cut off the old plug, and wire the new one in. Be sure to check wiring that they are in correct order and the shield ring is also connected.

[Keith Courage]

Unfortunately if you have lost the piece you will have to wire up an entirely new cable. Most of the time  the part can be glued back into place. Providing none of the pins broke off.