How To? Replace Battery or Install BCR in Protosound 1?

Try a #18 reset.  If you use a Z-4000 you can use the program mode to do this, just follow the Z4000 instructions.  If that fails, you m ay need the reset chip.

Can you do a #18 reset with just a TIU (and the DCS remote of course?)

It shouldn't matter now though, I let it sit at 14V like GunrunnerJohn told me to then shut down and powered back up, it works.

So did the little bit that I ran it today (maybe 5 minutes) kill the battery that quickly?  If so, I'm assuming I should replace with a BCR, I have no idea how to do that, although I know I'm capable.

To replace with a BCR, what do I need and what do I need to do?

Thanks!

Remove the battery. Snap the BCR in its place. Place the BCR in the bracket. Done!

If it is an old battery it may not hold a full charge anymore, and quickly loses charge.   A simple test is to put in a new Alkaline battery.  If it works, replace the old with new rechargeable or go with BCR.

A battery must be voltage checked under load to determine if it is good.  G

Put in a BCR even after you check out the engine with a regular alkaline battery. Once the BCR is installed, all you need to do each time you start up that engine is voltage set around 10 or 11 volts for about 30 seconds to charge up the BCR. Once that is done, throttle up and increase the voltage to get your train moving. 

I have put BCR'S in every proto 1 or 2 engine and never had an issue since.

I agree with the previous posts, time for a new battery or the BCR.

2 dings right away on power up and then wait for BCR to charge .  try lowering the voltage and then the direction button....Take your time.

PS-! locos would be better off with BCR's. I learned the hard way. If you have a number of engines which sit around too long before using them plop a BCR in. To me it takes too long to charge the battery and eventually you will have to replace that battery anyways. Sometimes it is a pain to open up those engines. I have been replacing all the batteries in my PS1's before I even try to run them............Paul

Mike,

I still being new to MTH battery issues, I got a PS1 engine from a guy free of charge, who was just sick of fooling with the engine.  I was able to get it going again with a BCR.  I gave the fellow 2 or 3 freight cars in return when he had bought a similar Williams engine I believe it was, to replace the one he gave me.

Later I saw one for sale here that a forum member was selling cheap with similar problems.  I took a chance, bought it, put in a BCR, and was able to get it going.

Moral of the stories.  Nothing great on my part, if I could do it, you shouldn't have any problem either.  If you do have problems, someone here will hit on the right answer.

Glad to see you getting out your trains after you hiatus of home improvement projects!!  

I have put 12 BCRs in my MTH engines all have had no problems.  As other have said put engine on tracks allow power to come on for a minute and then you are good to go. 

Hello guys and gals........

I have a Railking PS-1 NW-2 switcher that and purchased the BCR for it.  It was my first BCR and detective had to return it for exchange then install it 6 months ago, no trouble at all.  Just let it charge at 10 volts for a minute then off you go. Installing the BCR in the NW-2 was very easy (BCR goes in the fuel tank and takes 3 screws to remove the fuel tank from outside). It is a great little engine !!!

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Tiffany