Well, I need help.
While trying to load a new MTH locomotive difficulty set it. So I asked a buddy to plug in the handheld into the TIU, thinking perhaps it was a communication issue remote to TIU, and in error he plugged it into the AIU input rather than the remote input.
Handheld remote went dead! It is bricked. Installed new batteries, cleaned contacts, opened to ensure all is seated and checked for stuck buttons........................ DEAD.
I disconnected the TIU and was able to reinstall current TIU software. I confirmed via an older backup remote (running on 2.0) that 6.1 is on both TIUs, current unit and on an older backup TIU.
I have been trying to hopefully bring the remote back via a software reload. No luck, laptop or desktop PC cannot seem to be able to find the TIU once the remote(s) is connected. The loader did find the TIU(s) quickly when upgrading the TIU software, but no luck on remote.
I have tried different coms ports, two different computers, three different USB to Serial and direct USB on the newer TIU and connecting as per instructions and power up as last item.
So now I have two TIUs with current and two remotes, one bricked and one with old software.
What can i do? HELP!
Any ideas how to unbrick remote if one can?
Any alternatives to getting older remote upgraded?
