E-Z command controller and Bachmann HO DCC can not reprogram engine ID

[jbiersba]

Recently purchased a Bachmann E-Z command DCC system, and a Bachmann CSX® #4409  engine.

The engine and DCC functions work fine when using the default engine ID #3.

However, i'd like to reprogram this engine to be engine ID #1.   Unfortunately, when I follow the instructions provided, the engine doesn't seem to take the programming.

I select engine 3, run the engine a few seconds, stop it, simultaneously hold down the power and #3 button, at which point the stop LED starts flashing. 

At that point, i select ID #1, and nothing seems to happen.

the engine does not move a little as described in the instructions to indicate is has taken the program.

Any insight greatly appreciated.

[ABC]

When holding down the buttons, think "ctrl, alt, del". It sounds like you may not be releasing the buttons correctly.

[Cody J]

The printed directions that come with the EZ-Command are not correct. Try this:
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/ezcommand.php?ezpage=1

Scroll down to right under the 2nd picture where it says "Assigning a locomotive to a new address". Those directions should be correct. Or you can look at this
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,8893.0.html

Cody

[jbiersba]

mistake on the engine model number.  It is a 61103 GP38-2 Diesel loco.

Thanks

[Cody J]

The model number shouldn't matter, just the fact that it is DCC with a decoder

[OldTimer]

Since there is no power button as near as I can tell, I assume you mean the "STOP" button.  Try programming the decoder to a different address....like 4 instead of 1.  If that works, it's possible that there is a problem with button number 1.  Good luck.
Old Timer

[jbiersba]

The printed directions that come with the EZ-Command are not correct. Try this:
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/ezcommand.php?ezpage=1

Scroll down to right under the 2nd picture where it says "Assigning a locomotive to a new address". Those directions should be correct. Or you can look at this
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,8893.0.html

Cody

Cody,
Thanks for the speedy response.

That was the problem.  I think i was holding the #3 and the stop button at the same time instead of using the updated instructions (holding #3 and pressing and releasing the stop button). 

Once I followed the updated instructions everything worked fine.