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Upgrading IHC GG1

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Upgrading IHC GG1
Posted by alloboard on Monday, November 7, 2011 9:03 PM

     I installed a Digitrax SDH164D decoder on my IHC GG1. I put it on the track to program it and it chirps. Why and how do I fix this problem. I believe I connected all the wires correctly. I will appreciate any help.

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  • From: high desert so cal
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Posted by BIG JERR on Monday, November 7, 2011 10:05 PM

hmm ; was the power on to the track before setting it down ? if so shut off power then set it down then powr up...when you first power up you well get steam sounds  then you need to set cv for the the sound you want ,the gg1 was electric wasnt it?  did you down load a sound package before hand ? cause if you did you will get NO sound till you adjust the cv for youre download.never heard a cherp mite be a short ,just dont know...Jerry

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Posted by alloboard on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 9:16 AM

     I think the wheels were touching a 1/2 rectangular metal weight I added under the undercarriage. I will fix that problem by either removing the weight or to put tape over the weight to cover the metal.

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