Cab-1l/base/1L problem

From page 5 of the manual:

Be sure the Command Base-1L is ON before you place your Command Control equipped locomotive on track. Then bring up track power.

Make sure the base and handheld are using the same channel (pages 6-7).

Also, look on page 27 at the "Problem Solving" suggestions.

Thanks Bob, Have tried all of that. Hooked up my cab2 legacy to this layout this morning and it's works perfectly. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Used the same channel on both units. but still not work. And yes I do not have both sets hooked up at the same time. It will also work with my tmcc base and cab1. The lights on the GP9 work with both the old sets but not the new Cab1lL/Base1L. The lights just flicker and so does the blue Lionel light on my ZW-L. This is starting to work on my nerves. Have tried several engines both legacy and tmcc, but nothing works right with the new set! Not sure what I am doing wrong.

Bob

You could try the Cab1-L with the Legacy Base to eliminate the Cab1-L in the equation.  It seems to me the Base1-L has an issue with the track signal output connection, so unfortunately it may need to be repaired/replaced.

thanks Jon, will try that.

Ok jon, it works with the cab1L and legacy base. Dose that mean I need to call Monday for a return authorization?

Thanks

Bob

Return for repair, best course of action.

I have a question gentleman, since the Cab1L works with the Cab1L Base alone for some people (no Cab2 Base connected), and the Cab1l works with the Legacy base, is having the 990 Base and having a Cab1L base hooked to the same layout at the same time creating this problem? Would it not be the same as trying to connect 2, 990 Legacy base units to the same layout, I am aware that connecting 2 bases to the same layout creates a signal problem. Just my thoughts.

 And no I do not have both sets hooked up at the same time.

Just got my UPS delivery notice for tomorrow. My cab1L/base1L is on it way back from Lionel. Life is good!

Bob

I got won and it works GREAT. Have been using it at our Holiday Display at Kennywood.

Not sure what I am doing wrong. Lionel replaced my base 1L and I am still having problems. I have tried every channel and it still will not send a good signal sometimes. Blue light on ZW-L still flickers most of the time. When I hook up my original cab1 and base or my legacy cab 2 it works perfect. What am I doing wrong? And yes I only hook up one base at a time. I have turned off my wifi, tv, and wireless phone. Nothing seems to work with the new system.

Ever get this resolved? A grounding issue?

No, I sent Jon an email awhile back and never got an answer. I am using my cab2 base and my cab1L on my new layout.

You probably have done this, but did you try changing channels on the BASE-1L? 

Thanks GRJ, I have tried every channel and bypassing the power strip and hooking direct like you suggested before. I have given up and hooked up my 990 legacy base again. This way I can use either remote depending on how I feel. Thanks again for all the help you provide on the forum.

Bob

I'd send it back, I'm sure Lionel will make it right.