Communication problems between engine and handheld remote

I have replaced the battery, which shows about 2.4 volts on my meter, twice.

To test a batery it must be under load.

 

 I have taken the engine to a dealers track, it seems to work fine.

It may have picked up just enough charge to hold a new DCS ID# once.

I have reflashed the handheld and the TUI to the latest version.

 

I have checked for crimped wire and I have run the engine without the shell.

 

I have done a factory reset using the remote control.

None of the above were likely to correct the problem.

Do two things:

• First, charge the battery for several hours, either using the MTH battery charger or by leaving it on a track with 12 volts or so.
• If that doesn't correct the problem, look for a disconnected or broken wire between the battery and the PS2 board.

If you have a coopy of The DCS O gauge Companion 2nd Edition, look at Battery Related Problems on pages 159-163.

This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!

jhfva,

   I recommend replacing your engine battery with a BCR, never had one go bad yet and it's been a lot of years sense I replaced them.

PCRR/Dave