Quote from: railtwister on February 04, 2014, 09:59:12 AM
Did you try unplugging the sound module, then doing a reset, and test running the loco before you plug the sound module back in? I seem to recall hearing that before plugging in the sound module, a reset of all the DCC module settings should be done first, and then you should redo any changes (like different loco address) after the sound module is plugged in. Also remember to make any subsequent changes one at a time, and test run after each change.
Bill in FtL
Thanks, Bill. Yes I did. The loco with sound were working perfectly before I did the factory reset. I tried every combination, including removing the sound module, resetting, reinstalling the module, resetting.
I was doing as you advised - after the reset I rant the engine, and the choppiness was the result. I didn't make any changes to the factory reset settings.
After a few days of fidgeting, I gave in and just sent it in to Bachmann. I figure it's worth the shipping charge just to get it reset again! Even if they call and say "all we did was reset it." I did try it on another layout just to be sure and got the same results. Since it ran perfectly before the reset, I'm certain it is nothing mechanical but perhaps software related (i.e. a CV I messed up.)
Much appreciated,
Scott