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Cannot program ENG ID number for new Lionel H10 - any suggestions?

DGJONESDGJONESOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I just receive my new Lionel PRSL H-10 locomotive (item number 6-84949) and everything seems to function as advertised when I run using the ENG ID of 1 as it comes from the factory.  However, I am not able to get any results when trying to program the engine with a new ID number.  I have tried six or seven times and when I press SET, nothing happens and when I move the RUN-PROGRAM switch back to RUN, the engine still responds to ENG 1.  

This is a jewel of and engine with the lights, sound, smoke and bell!  I really do not want to send it back to Lionel!

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Don

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CraignorCraignorOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Don, 

It might be a bad Run/Program switch: a faulty switch, pinched wire, or something.

Try running it with the switch flipped to Program, as engine #1. It shouldn’t respond to any “move out” commands in Program mode. If it does, it is a bad switch, it’s really still in Run, and that’s why it won’t allow you to reprogram the number.

(I just had this issue with a VL GG1 that came back from Lionel service with the bad switch)

Let us know what happens.

 

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John RowlenJohn RowlenOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Craig's advice is good.  The switch might also be rotated in the engine, so Run is program, and Program is run.  I will race you to call Lionel tomorrow.  My H-10 sound started crackling and popping tonight.  Lionel is also replacing my Vision Line GG1 #4913 that was back for repairs three times and Lionel cannot repair it.  I haven't been able to reach Katie by phone.  She has been working on a replacement engine for over a month.

Sincerely, John Rowlen

CraignorCraignorOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
DGJONES posted:

I just checked and the engine runs with the RUN/PROGRAM switch in either position.  Is this a relatively easy engine to take the boiler off and check the switch or should I just contact Lionel.

Thanks for the help!

Don

I would call and get a return authorization tomorrow morning, take advantage of the waranty, and let them fix it. 

N NortonOGR Forum Member

Its up to you but if it appears the shell comes off easily I would take it off and have a look. We are reading more and more about this issue so maybe that factory got a batch of bad switches, but it only takes a few minutes to pull the shell. Maybe its a connector. It will take longer to pack it up or make the call plus not being a Vision engine its your dime(s) to ship.

Pete

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