I have converted a MTH Southern PS-4 to TMCC with a ERR DC Commander. The backup light does not come on when the direction is changed to reverse. I have the feature code set to 4. Any suggestions to cause the backup light to work ?
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Set the feature code to 8, that's the code for a diesel. Feature code 4 is for steam.
The engine I converted is a Southern Crescent steam engine. The feature code should be 4 according to the instructions.
@nw1218 posted:The engine I converted is a Southern Crescent steam engine. The feature code should be 4 according to the instructions.
What bulb did you use for the TMCC conversion? …..are you sure you’re on the right pin for reverse lamp? …..you need to be on the right pin for lamp hot, and common when using incandescent lamps. ….if you used the stock MTH bulb in the tender, you more than likely blew it as soon as you powered it up….
Pat
Need to use an 18 or 16V bulb. MTH PS-1 tender bulb is 1.5V. If it was PS-2 it is only 6V. G
@nw1218 posted:The engine I converted is a Southern Crescent steam engine. The feature code should be 4 according to the instructions.
Oops. Well, I'd connect the lamp directly to the DC Commander as a test. Connect between pins 5 & 6 on the 7-pin connector and see if it lights there. TMCC bulbs are classically 12V bulbs.
