No cab lights on Cab Forward

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I located my Lionmaster AC12 SP Cab Forward a few years after I purchased it. I had some issues getting it to run; however, I was to work through those. I have it running in Conventional and TMCC with both my Cab 1 and Legacy units. In all three modes none of the cab lights (headlight, number boards or marker lights) operate. I've tried a reset and reprogram, with no luck. The tender lights all work as required.

I found it odd all three of the front lights would go bad at the same time. Any suggestions before I have to open it up and try swapping them out? I may not have any spares unless I cannibalize some from another engine. I'd like to use the engine for my Halloween layout.

Thanks,

David

10/27/158:09 PM

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chessie1971OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Did you try this?

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10/27/159:03 PM

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Former Member

Yes, I tried that twice. Thanks.

10/27/159:52 PM

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Ron HOGR Forum Member

You may need to take the body off to see if perhaps the wiring junction came loose. That's what it sounds like.

10/27/1511:50 PM

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Nick12DMCOGR Forum Member

Hi David,

This is a known problem with this engine. As Ron said it will have to come apart.

A mate of mine in the UK club has this engine and it suffered the same fault.

I am sure there was information on the forum on how to fix it. It was a long time ago but I think it was some a issue with the routing of a metal strip under the Cab that provides the power to the lights. I am sure someone here will have details.

Nick

10/28/154:31 AM

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M-SE-TXOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

David, Have same problem with my Cab-forward try search for AC12 Cab forward back in 3/14 there was lots of discussion about cab forward with many problems haven't fixed my yet just running without lights hope this helps Milton

10/28/158:02 PM

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Former Member

Thanks everybody for the suggestions. I tried moving the connections on the truck because they looked crimped; no luck. I'll do a more strategic search on the sight for the information. Then, I'll open it up tomorrow and take a look inside.

I knew you guys would come through.

10/28/158:48 PM

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