I've developed a problem with my BLI sd40-2 that I run on my dc layout.. The engine goes through the start up sequence and will idle at low power. When I give it more power , it travels a couple of inches and then it shuts off. If anyone can help me with this problem I would be very appreciative. Thanks to everyone. Respectfully Joe Voisin Sr
JoeVoisinSr I've developed a problem with my BLI sd40-2 that I run on my dc layout.. The engine goes through the start up sequence and will idle at low power. When I give it more power , it travels a couple of inches and then it shuts off. If anyone can help me with this problem I would be very appreciative. Thanks to everyone. Respectfully Joe Voisin Sr
The first question is - are you willing to take off the shell, do some disassembly, some trouble shooting, and perhaps invest in a multimeter to take readings? Or do you prefer to return the engine to BLI for them to work on?
Neither answer is more correct than the other, but it is your decision. Once you start down the road to fixing the problem(s) yourself, you will likely void any warranty, but you will learn new skills. Chances of getting lucky for the long term by tweaking some settings are pretty slim, especially with only the throttle setting of a DC power pack for trouble shooting.
A thorough visual inspection of the mechanism is almost a must to get started. Although not connected to this problem, a check of the wheels and coupler(s) with the NMRA and Kadee coupler height gauges is a part of my visual inspection. In your inspection, you particularly want to look for gummed up bearings and gears. This can be anything from cat or human hair to congealed grease.
After cleaning and re-lubing, my next step would be to check what is happening to motor voltage and current when the motor starts to move, and when it stops.
Hope this gets you started as a future "Loco Doc".
Fred W
Joe.
Clean the track and wheels and see if it still stops.
Pete
I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!
I started with nothing and still have most of it left!
fwright Once you start down the road to fixing the problem(s) yourself, you will likely void any warranty, but you will learn new skills.
Once you start down the road to fixing the problem(s) yourself, you will likely void any warranty, but you will learn new skills.
Actually, BLI is pretty forgiving about a customer trying to fix there own problem Joe, ask me how I know? First thing I would do is clean the wheels and track, Sound engines are less forgiving than straight DC engines as far as clean wheels.
If that does not take care of the problem call BLI at 386-673-8900 and tell them what the problem is. More than likely they will be able to tell you over the phone how to fix it, or to send it back.
Cuda Ken
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A couple of things to try.
First make sure there isn't a short happening on the layout. Each time you have a short the loco will re-start. Just run the loco on a straight section of track.
If it's not that try a reset of the decoder/s
Springfield PA