#990 LEGACY COMMAND SET USING WITH A Track Power Controller 400

What happens when you disconnect the TPC from the Legacy Base?

normally a fast blinking track led on a tpc means its set to command mode. 

try this address the tpc id# then at bottom of remote push the m button the slow blinking should be gone as the tpc is now in conventional mode.

but as martye suggested to remove the tpc from the legacy base that will tell you which device is having an issue.

I assume you have remote out of the base unit ?

I've used this combination for several years.  Try reassign the tpc a new id.  if your using an engine code change it to train code.  I've had a few issues in the years I've had this setup and every once in a while a reprogram seems to do it good.  Check to make sure your don't have a stuck key on your remote.   assuming you tried a different tmcc engine as well I would also check the command operation.   like I said the usual fix for mine is assigning a new Id to the tpc.   These are definitely finicky at times. 

efh posted:

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 I have no control of diesel.

 

what kind of engine?

command or conventional?

also what is engine 6 dash number?

Turn charger off and see what happens.

Art

Sounds to me you have  "stuck" key on your CAB 2. If your Red Light in blinking constantly, it means the CAB 2 is constantly putting out a signal to the Base! I had the same problem, the Boast/Brake/Direction button was stuck ! Exercise that button or blow air into it, see if  that will work!!  The best approach is to send it to Lionel (after you get an RA from them)! All it will cost you is the shipping to them! They had mine back on 10 days 

StPaul posted:

normally a fast blinking track led on a tpc means its set to command mode. 

try this address the tpc id# then at bottom of remote push the m button the slow blinking should be gone as the tpc is now in conventional mode.

but as martye suggested to remove the tpc from the legacy base that will tell you which device is having an issue.

I assume you have remote out of the base unit ?

Thanks for your help, I assigned the TPC a new track ID#. The Boost, Brake, Direction button, I think was sticking. Sprayed some compressed air around the button , it seemed to help.

Fredstrains posted:

Sounds to me you have  "stuck" key on your CAB 2. If your Red Light in blinking constantly, it means the CAB 2 is constantly putting out a signal to the Base! I had the same problem, the Boast/Brake/Direction button was stuck ! Exercise that button or blow air into it, see if  that will work!!  The best approach is to send it to Lionel (after you get an RA from them)! All it will cost you is the shipping to them! They had mine back on 10 days 

Thanks for the info, I assigned a new Id# and worked on the Boost, Brake control button with some compressed air. Seams to be working OK for now.

StPaul posted:

normally a fast blinking track led on a tpc means its set to command mode. 

try this address the tpc id# then at bottom of remote push the m button the slow blinking should be gone as the tpc is now in conventional mode.

but as martye suggested to remove the tpc from the legacy base that will tell you which device is having an issue.

I assume you have remote out of the base unit ?

Fredstrains posted:

Sounds to me you have  "stuck" key on your CAB 2. If your Red Light in blinking constantly, it means the CAB 2 is constantly putting out a signal to the Base! I had the same problem, the Boast/Brake/Direction button was stuck ! Exercise that button or blow air into it, see if  that will work!!  The best approach is to send it to Lionel (after you get an RA from them)! All it will cost you is the shipping to them! They had mine back on 10 days 

Thanks, I exercised that button and blew compressed air on the CAB 2 Boost button, That worked!

Also I assigned a new ID# to the TPC. Thank Again, ERN.

Hi Fred, My Cab-2 is not working again. After the Holidays are all over I am going to send it to Lionel Service Center. I will call for a RA number to send it back. Did you send the complete 990 Legacy Command Set back in its original box. I sent the complete set back in February  of 2015 for a fix on the Base charging system.

Thank You Very Much For The Info,   Ernie

Just wrap the cab in bubble wrap, set it in the base, and wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap. Box it up in a generic box that fits.  I sent mine USPS and since it was a product return it was only $8 or so postage. I don't know why that is, but it was a couple bucks cheaper.

try this address the tpc id# then at bottom of remote push the m button the slow blinking should be gone as the tpc is now in conventional mode.

Just so you know that when you turn the power off to the tpc and turn the power back on, an hour later or the next day,etc, the tpc reverts back to command mode UNLESS you press the set button after pressing the M button for conventional.

Thanks,

Ted