New MTH Engine stopped working...

There is NO BATTERY in PS3 models. There is a capacitor that will automatically "charge up" within less than a minute of applying track power. 

Now,,,,,,are you trying to operate this model in DCS, or conventional?

If command delete from the remote and try adding again.. As Hot Water mentioned....anything  working in conventional mode?

DCS mode and layout is not wired for conventional as I use bricks only as power sources. Engine worked fine for a month till this morning, then totally dead...Is recognized in remote, but will not respond. Michael

Try deleting and re-loading the engine. Make sure no other engine is on the track when trying to load any engine with DCS. With PS-2 if two engines were on the track at the same time they both got the same ID.

Lee Fritz

You could turn off the DCS and apply the track voltage to it in a place where it won't fly off the layout...and see if the sounds start up. I'm guessing that it starts out in neutral anyway, but just in case.

...Is recognized in remote, but will not respond. Michael

Did you delete and add again??? if it adds try a feature reset.. Menu/Advanced/ reset engine/ feature reset.

If completely dead   it could be just about anything . disconnected or loose   plugs to circuit board.  Too bad you can't try conventional.  The engine should start as mentioned in neutral.

Last try..When I turn on the layout power, I receive a cackling sound from the tender. Finally  did a delete, but engine cannot be found. The last operating the engine did was to go over a very dirty track section sparking a bit and then shut down.  Dead since...Does not sound good..Michael

Time for   Warranty work... But where?   Is MTH only Michael's option?

I would try a conventional reset bring voltage up to around 9.0  to 10 volts without tiu in circuit and then 1 whistle and 5 bells in 1/2 second intervals  if the conventional reset works you will get two whistle toots and then the engine should work correctly,. you have to practice with the 1/2 second in intervals but once you get it you will hear the 2 whistle toots then try the engine in conventional mode ok

Alan

sometimes when you get sparks or shorts is causes board problems but try the conventional reset first it is defiantly worth a try might save you from having to send the engine back ok

Alan

Just tried a conventional setup. Found a MTH transformer and created loop. Engine still dead except for a clicking sound at high voltage that I tracked to an electrically  overstimulated rear coupler. Nothing else responds. Tried another engine just to troubleshoot loop and that engine worked fine in conventional..Michael

Stop powering the board.  Sounds like the tender board is shot.  Shorting the coupler.  It may be burned up too.  G

  I will look for the closest MTH tech shop to get repaired.  My local hobby shop shut down recently....Thanks for all the replies. Michael

I would be glad to repair it for you n I'm in new jersey which is close to pa.

send me  your email and I will respond to help you. include your phone number my email is in my profile!

Alan