WD0-6-0 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 My Bachmann class 32-480DS D211 Mauretania with sound stopped working today. It was running fine, left unnateneded for two minutes (with no one else) and when returned to it would play the sounds but I won't move even though it will rev up and down and the brakes will squeal but it won't move. The sound can no longer be turned off. Any idea what's wrong? I don't know what or why but if anyone can suggest a fix for this without voiding the warranty, if not it's still in warranty so I'll send it to Bachmann for them to do it. Turning the layout off and on again and reprogramming the loco have both been tried but unfortunately neither have worked. Thanks Rhys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted October 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2014 Have you tried resetting the decoder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's been readdressed. How do I reset it? Thanks Rhys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF96 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Usually by writing value 8 to CV8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Just a possibility, but could you check the wires from the PCB to the brushes - if all else is working, the symptoms suggest the feed to the motor has been lost somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Seconded. One of the weaknesses in construction in Bachmann twin bogie traction is the use of clip on connectors to attach wires to the main PCB. (It's a production economy expedient in my view, this way there is no need for a soldering iron with an assembly operative trained to use it on the chassis assembly line.) These are vulnerable to assembly errors, and subsequently coming loose. Personally, once the model is a proven runner I solder the whole lot for long term reliability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 My Bachmann class 32-480DS D211 Mauretania with sound stopped working today. It was running fine, left unnateneded for two minutes (with no one else) and when returned to it would play the sounds but I won't move even though it will rev up and down and the brakes will squeal but it won't move. The sound can no longer be turned off. Any idea what's wrong? I don't know what or why but if anyone can suggest a fix for this without voiding the warranty, if not it's still in warranty so I'll send it to Bachmann for them to do it. Turning the layout off and on again and reprogramming the loco have both been tried but unfortunately neither have worked. Thanks Rhys You haven't said if the loco is back running following the earlier advice, but if it is a drive problem another simple check is to examine the gearing on the axles in case something very small has got in there and locked up the drive train. The bogie side frames and under-plate can be unclipped as one piece without taking the body off. You need to check both bogies as they are both geared. Otherwise remove the body and look at all the wiring to see if it looks secure. Just don't break or snap the warranty tab taped across the top. It's a nice loco, so good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlyduck Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If i were you do nothing its under guarantee so send it to either the shop your bought it for,or straight back to Bachmann.If you start messiong about with it your gaurantee could be void Remember to send tracked David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Yes if it is under warranty you have nothing to lose by sending it back. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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