Loksound install in Bachmann HO Heavy Mountain

[jsleee]

Hello All,

I installed a Loksound V5 in my Bachmann Heavy Mountain and now the Front headlight doesnt work.  I installed the 8 pin version and just plugged it in.  Everything else works fine.  I read where TCS wants you to cut the 2 capacitors on the bachmann board before installing thier DCC chip.  Is that something I should have done before installing the Loksound V5?

Thanks

[perezbill]

Unfortunately I am not sure about your answer but I might suggest wiring it directly to the decoder if possible as it will give you direct control. You won't have to worry about the bachmann board. I have done bachmann diesels and completely removed their electronics and I don't regret it.

[Mike C]

 Try reversing the plug 180 degrees . If I remember the 2-8-0 that came out 20 years ago had the 8 pin socket  and if the plug was put in the wrong way there was no headlight , but reversing the plug would make it work.....Mike

[greenwizard88]

The capacitors smooth out the EMF, and are needed for European regulations. They'll also mess around with BEMF from the decoder, but you can keep them without too much trouble. I don't think I removed them on the 2-8-0 I put a Tsunami 2 into,  but if you're unhappy with the motor control you can always just snap them off.