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Title: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: mikemoss on June 15, 2023, 12:03:28 PM
I'm running all Bachmann products on my N scale layout.  I have the EZ Command Plus with DCC turnouts and the Bachmann 5 amp booster.  My locomotive obviously receives signal as I can change sound and lighting.  As soon as I apply throttle power it jerks forward and stops.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: Desert Rose on June 15, 2023, 01:42:20 PM
When I have that problem, I check the drive train for defects and repair if any, find someone whith a controller that can change CVs and reset the decoder to factory (soundtraxx cv8=8 or cv 30=2). Every time the sound works, and the motor control doesn't work I have sorted out the motor control. I remove the decoder and install it in a dummy engine for sound effects. and install a new one in the locomotive. I would recommend you have your decoder tested Before you go replacing anything.

Check with Bachmann service department, or a local Hobby shop that has repair service.

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Title: Re: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: Toymann01 on June 16, 2023, 05:09:41 PM
I own a ez command controller all functions work but locomotived have stopped moving any suggestions?
Title: Re: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: trainman203 on June 16, 2023, 10:00:02 PM
If it's a steam locomotive, something in the rods and valve gear might be catching and jamming.
Title: Re: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: Desert Rose on June 17, 2023, 12:35:22 PM
This is a NCE 0219 Decoder Tester Kit. The decoder tester works with ANY DCC decoder. Test for motor forward and reverse, functions F0F, F0R, 1, and 2.

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Title: Re: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: Toymann01 on June 18, 2023, 11:05:15 AM
The trains move using a different controller ordered the new plus
Title: Re: DCC Troubleshooting
Post by: trainman203 on June 18, 2023, 11:19:36 AM
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