Lionel 990 command set problem

Have you checked all connections; have you replaced the batteries with freshly charged ones?

I have a unit I bought in 2015 and have had it back to Lionel twice; once to fix the #2 key that stopped working (they replaced the keyboard); lastly for the red speed control knob that wouldn't work (they replaced the main board). 

RickM46 posted:

Have you checked all connections; have you replaced the batteries with freshly charged ones?

I have a unit I bought in 2015 and have had it back to Lionel twice; once to fix the #2 key that stopped working (they replaced the keyboard); lastly for the red speed control knob that wouldn't work (they replaced the main board). 

It's not the remote because the base isn't functioning properly. I can't change the channel to see if it's the remote.

Contact Lionel, you may have to pay to ship but they seem to want this system to keep working. But first go out and buy a set of fresh batteries and change them out. This can be the cheap ones from dollar store, but this is just to test it. If you batteries are not charging and are low what your describing may happen

Wait a minute you have me confused are you using original TMCC or legacy ( which would be the 990 ) I'm not positive but I do not believe a 990 hand set will operate the original TMCC base. 

rtraincollector posted:

Contact Lionel, you may have to pay to ship but they seem to want this system to keep working. But first go out and buy a set of fresh batteries and change them out. This can be the cheap ones from dollar store, but this is just to test it. If you batteries are not charging and are low what your describing may happen

Wait a minute you have me confused are you using original TMCC or legacy ( which would be the 990 ) I'm not positive but I do not believe a 990 hand set will operate the original TMCC base. 

I am using the newer 990 legacy set, but have the older trainmaster hooked up as well and this is why the engines didn't shoot off with no command signal.

I would swap batteries as others recommended. I would also disconnect the older TMCC unit. I come to discover these 990 units are sensitive to fluctuations in household electricity. Especially when thunderstorms are in play. I always unplug mine when not in use. 

I would try reloading the software on the base and cab-2 and see what it does.

Doug

trnluvr posted:

I would try reloading the software on the base and cab-2 and see what it does.

Doug

I tried reloading the software and it worked. Thanks

Glad to hear that fixed it!

Doug