Headlight And Number Board Light Trouble Shooting Questions On An MTH PS 3.0 Amtrak FP-45?

Actually, without a DCS signal, that produces what is called a conventional reset.  You didn't state what problem you're having, nor the loco model number.

The MTH number is 30-20151-1 and my headlight and one number board are not working after doing a Z-4000 factory reset.

You lose me.  Headlight is on in the video.  If you are running DCS, I would (1) delete the engine from the remote; (2) add the engine to the remote.  If headlight doesn't work then, press headlight button on the remote. 

RJR posted:

You lose me.  Headlight is on in the video.  If you are running DCS, I would (1) delete the engine from the remote; (2) add the engine to the remote.  If headlight doesn't work then, press headlight button on the remote. 

I am running conventional and only one number board light is working.

If only one board is lit, I would remove the body and make sure a wire hasn't become disconnected or the bulb or LED hasn't slipped out of its location.  The fact that one board and not the other is lit makes me think problem is in the wiring to the bulbs/LEDs.

If loco is still under warranty and you're uncomfortable opening it up, call MTH tech support for warranty service.

RJR posted:

If only one board is lit, I would remove the body and make sure a wire hasn't become disconnected or the bulb or LED hasn't slipped out of its location.  The fact that one board and not the other is lit makes me think problem is in the wiring to the bulbs/LEDs.

If loco is still under warranty and you're uncomfortable opening it up, call MTH tech support for warranty service.

Thank you for the replies RJR.  Could I unplug the headlight and test it in the back headlight socket?  The MTH website for this engine does not have the parts schematic available at this time. Can I assume the front and back headlight are the same part number?

Wasn't the headlight lit in your video?    The answer to your question is probably, but I won't give a definite answer.  If I want to test a bulb or LED, I unplug it and use a 1.2 or 1.5 volt battery, trying both polarities. 

RJR posted:

Wasn't the headlight lit in your video?    The answer to your question is probably, but I won't give a definite answer.  If I want to test a bulb or LED, I unplug it and use a 1.2 or 1.5 volt battery, trying both polarities. 

No, just the one number board lights which gives off light that the headlight bulb picks up and reflects.  I'll check the connections first.  Thank you again    Everything worked at one time as illustrated in this other YouTube video.

I took a photo of what appears to be the number board LED set I unscrewed from the inside top.

The second picture shows the modular connections with black and red wires leading up to the cabs headlight, number boards, and green marker lights.   Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

That loose Red or orange wire broke off the LED at the bottom with only the black wire attached.  Resolder and heat shrink it.  G

Good eye George!

GGG posted:

That loose Red or orange wire broke off the LED at the bottom with only the black wire attached.  Resolder and he

at shrink it.  G

Good eye George!

These eyes are getting older

So before I take it apart, It looks like the loose orange wire is pointing at the second windshield wiper on the left side of the cab and it should be attached to lower part of the number board LED set in the top picture, correct?

Also, will this complete the circuit in any way for the headlight to operate as well?  Can I test the front headlight harness by unplugging it and putting it in the back headlight harness in this locomotive?

Thank you again for your help.       Chas

gunrunnerjohn posted:

Good eye George!

Hey John!  As I completed my reply to George and refreshed the screen, I noticed you said the same thing.  Haha  

Won't fix the HL, but yes and yes.  G