Decoder 44915 question

[sbeck80]

This Bachmann decoder has an 8 pin connector...if I wanted to simply replace the decoder with another that has a 9 pin o it, can I just cut the plastic back on the Bachmann one and plug it in?  Is there a 9 pin connection on the other end of that 8 pin connector?

[richg]

This Bachmann decoder has an 8 pin connector...if I wanted to simply replace the decoder with another that has a 9 pin o it, can I just cut the plastic back on the Bachmann one and plug it in?  Is there a 9 pin connection on the other end of that 8 pin connector?

Yes you can or if you can solder, solder the wires to a 8 pin plug. You will need a 8 pin to 9 pin adapter for the first method.

A example with a Tsunami decoder.

http://www.mrdccu.com/curriculum/soundtraxx/tsunami.ht

Rich

[sbeck80]

Great!  Isn't the current decoder that's already installed from Bachmann escentially an 8 to 9 pin adapter just with the decoder shrink wrapped and plugged in?

[jward]

digitrax makes a 9 pin to 8 pin wiring harness.

http://www.digitrax.com/products/mobile-decoders/dhwhp/

[richg]

Great!  Isn't the current decoder that's already installed from Bachmann escentially an 8 to 9 pin adapter just with the decoder shrink wrapped and plugged in?

Not that I am aware of. It would be easy to identify it it was.  There would be a bulge under the shrink about the size of the 9 pin JST connector.
Bachmann on board non sound decoders have been low end Lenz, which means low price.

Rich