MTH F3A looks like she's died | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

josefOGR Forum Member

My MTH F3ABA which I have been running conventional maybe headed to the repair shop, maybe with TMCC instalation. On start up today she took off as usual, engine roaring to life, creeping along until she got the go ahead. As I increased the trottle, bell started ringing constantly, finally was able to shut it off. Shut engine down after a time, now she starts up with engine rumble, then dies down. Have to hit direction button to bring her back, but engine sound is constant, stays in neutral and headlight stay out when direction button is pressed. Won't take a reset, checked battery and tried a new one.Tried a transformer, same. Any ideas?

9/28/142:02 PM

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jvega2OGR Forum Member

Might try posting in the DCS PS2/PS3 forum, may get more replies to your issue.

RussellOGR Forum Member

Could just need a good Factory or Function Reset. These are separate reset levels.

Occasionally static will get an engine into a weird setting and that is the only way to clear it.

josefOGR Forum Member

Shipping to Gunrunner for upgrades.

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I'll work when you get it back.

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