I am having a serious issue with my ZW-L, after nearly a year without any issues I find it is almost useless. After plugging it in and seeing the blue Lionel illuminate and the gauges light up I'm not getting any volts upon increasing the power to any one of the four control handles. When I handle the B and C throttles the volt gauges brighten as if to recognize the change but I still I'm not getting any voltage increases. Occasionally I can get the "A" handle to show volts (and an amp draw to track) but it is not consistent and while the handle shows wide-open at 18 V the voltmeter flutters around 8 to 10 V.
I looked at the manual for troubleshooting and I skimed through the ZWL video online at Lionel's website and I do not see anything that jumps out at me as being the issue. I am not super technically savvy so I guess it's possibly user error but I've never had an issue with the transformer before when it comes to plugging it in and powering up the track. If it makes a difference (and I don't think it should) it is two rail American Flyer track.
Any suggestions?
Ben.