P5a smoked on start up

Is this the PS-2 5V version has the 8.4V battery that looks like a 9V?  Those boards are susceptible to failure at their age.   G

So the main board needs to be placed? If so what's the cost?

First, you need to determine which PS2 board you have.  3v or 5v.  5v uses a 9v style battery, 3v uses a double AA or AAA battery pack.  Then, purchase the appropriate PS3/2 stacker board ($180), plus programming fee (if you don’t have the capability to program the board), hardware kit and speaker (if replacing a 5v board), plus shipping.  In some cases, the wiring harness may need to be extended.  Service centers charge about $300 to upgrade this loco.

If it is a PS-2 3V board it may be repairable at component level cheaper than replacement.  I do repairs if you need a tech.  Email in profile.  G

IT's a 5 v system  You said you could repair it. How do I contact you for that

@Bob is cool! posted:

IT's a 5 v system  You said you could repair it. How do I contact you for that

Click on his profile, his Email is how you contact forum members.