pulsating smoke unit fan

martindOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have a kLine by Lionel sd 70 and recently the fan will pulsate and not produce any smoke. I have tried other working smoke units with the same result. I would guess that it is a problem on one of the boards but that is far as I can go. Does anyone have any suggestions or should I just turn the smoke off?

Marty

8/21/136:07 PM

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Jim SandmanOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Almost sounds like the R2LC feature code is messed up and needs to be reset. I've seen something similar and the engine was actually trying to run the smoke unit as a Beacon rather than Diesel smoke unit (flashing - which runs the smoke fan).

Below is the reset instructions - which it sounds like you need to set Program Code #8. Give it a shot.

If the reset doesn't change it you may need a new R2LC board. You can purchase from Lionel, and other retailers as well as some who do repairs such as myself.

Jim

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Below is a chart of reset codes specific to Lionel Command Controlled locomotives. These reset codes are to be used when resetting the engine's ID number. If in doubt, check the instruction manual that came with your engine for the correct Reset Code to use.

The feature code tells the command receiver which features are present in the engine. For example, if the engine has a smoke unit or strobe light, a back up light, or a single headlight, cab light, etc.

To use these codes, you must follow these steps:

With the engine on the track and the PROG/RUN switch in the program position. Turn the track power on to 18 volts.
On the Cab-1 hand held remote press ENG + # # + SET + ENG + # # + AUX1 + Program Code (see below)
Take the engine off the track and slide the switch back to run, leave it sit for about 30 seconds.
Place the engine back on the track, address the appropriate engine number and you’re ready to run.

PROGRAM CODES

Insert these numbers in the space for "Program Code" in the Cab-1 sequence above.

0	Steam engines with Signal Sounds
1	Diesel engines with Signal Sounds
2	Diesel engine with cab light and signal sounds, all Legacy diesel engines
4	Steam engine with smoke, Pioneer Zephyr, M10000
5	Diesel engine with strobe light, GP-7, GP-9, GP-20, Crew Talk Cabooses, S1 Electric, Missle Launch Engines
6	Diesel engine with cab light , PB-1 with Railsounds, FT's, F3's w/ Pullmor Motors, Veranda Turbine, Station Sounds Passenger Cars
8	All Diesel engines with smoke, Scale GG-1, BB-1, BB-3 Electrics
34	6-2800 Series Hudson and Pacifics, Small K-4's, Shays
36	Alco PA-1 (from 1997, Santa Fe & NYC)
60	SD-40 UP 6-18273
74	All engines with Wireless Tether including American Flyer Mikado. Note: For J1-e Sante Fe Warhorse Hudsons see below.
75	Soo Line SD60 (6-18232)
76	Acela
740	J-1e NYC Hudson, Santa Fe J-1e Hudson (Warhorse set - both engine and tender must be on the track)
750	Conrail Dash-8, 1999 (6-18240), 1999 Centennial SD-40 (6-18585)
760	BNSF Dash-9 (6-18235)