Strange PFA Issue

what does the pfa do if you use the dcs remote to activate the sequences? each sequence usually runs for 30 seconds then you have to hit direction red but again to step threw next sequence!

Alan

You may need to reload the engine's sound file. There have been issues with certain ones. 

You should state the exact model number for the techs to see.

Thank you Alan & Joe for your responses!

Alan - I will try with my DCS remote tomorrow and report back!  Sure glad I have one!

Joe - The engine is a RailKing MP15DC - 30-20753-1.  Just released in the past month or so.  As I mentioned, it's a custom run uncatalogued item with a custom PFA sound set, so I really want to get it working. I've seen video of another one working properly, so hoping it's some issue with my setup.

UPDATE:

I tried running the engine with the DCS Remote as recommended above by Alan. The problem still persists. With the remote it plays normally up to the second sound sequence just like the app, and then pressing the direction button does nothing. After a few presses of the direction button, it stops “PFA mode” and resumes controlling the actual direction of the engine.

Joe, are you still thinking I need to reload the sound file? If so, I’d rather MTH handle it because I know that when you do that, it loses it’s factory info, so if that’s the case I’ll just wait until MTH is back up and running with service to have them handle it.

yes I would also recommend reloading your sound file it may become corrupted and reloading sound file should take care of your problem? what is your engine item number?

Alan

Alan:

The item number is 30-20753-1. I actually don’t own a PC for the DCS loader so I’ll see if my dealer can do it once things around here reopen. Thanks for all your help!

here are the files flash and sound files to reload your engine.

Alan

Alan,

Thanks so much for taking the time to do that! Like I mentioned it will be a little while before I’ll be able to do so, will those files remain here?

The files should stay as long as the post does.

Since you have DCS, did you try a factory reset?

Phil,

It is the sound file for sure.  It will play all the way through if you reload the file.  It still does not divide it up into the correct amount of segments but it WILL play all they way through.  There is no need to re load the chain files.  

Bring it up the next time you are able and I will fix it for you.  Mine did the same.  I have run into a few others as well.

John,

Tried to reset and didn’t work.

Dave,

Thanks so much! Will do. Soon as our lockdown is over!

Had same issue on my  30-20753-1 that I just received. Reloaded the sound file and now it complete the sequence.  Dave Minarik should be able to  correct this for you if not let me know. I am in the Strasburg. PA area. Jerald Drane MTH ASC 961364

I am having the same problem with my new 30-20753-1 that I purchased 4 months ago.  Are there instructions available that I can follow to reload the sound files to fix this problem?  The factory reset did not work for me. 

Thanks,

Bo

Bo

Here is where the sound file is:

https://mthtrains.com/30-20753-1

Here is where the loader software is:

https://www.mthtrains.com/DCS

Hi,

  I reloaded the sound files and was able to fix the problem.

Thank you,

Bo

@Bo posted:

Hi,

  I reloaded the sound files and was able to fix the problem.

Thank you,

Bo

Glad you got it fixed!    Sorry you had the problem.