Bmann wants $60 for Fix !!

[MarkInLA]

Hi again.
I have an HO Bmann 2-6-0 that has lost its sound..Believe me. I've done every digital test/factory default one can do with no dice !!
I believe then it must be a hard wire/speaker problem, not programming.. Anyone have any advice I may not be trying ?
I doubt I will ever give Bman $60.00 this....

[Chris333]

Is it this one?
https://www.trainworld.com/manufacturers/model-train-specials/specials-ho-scale/specials-engines-2/bachmann-51708-alco-2-6-0-steam-locomotive-nyc-dcc-ready/

[MarkInLA]

No. Because at that price it does not have sound..But yes, same engine..

[Chris333]

OK with sound. A whole new loco for $100
https://www.trainworld.com/manufacturers/model-train-specials/specials-ho-scale/specials-engines-2/bachmann-51808-alco-2-6-0-loco-dcc-sound-on-board-new-york-central-1904/

[Chris333]

But to the original question. No I wouldn't pay Bachmann $60 you could probably get a sound decoder cheaper than that. I'm not a DCC guy, but maybe someone here could take a look at it.

[wazzou]

It's probably $60 dollars MSRP, but $24.95 street and then $15 at Trainworld, if you're willing to wait.

[peteski]

It's probably $60 dollars MSRP, but $24.95 street and then $15 at Trainworld, if you're willing to wait.

Now, *THAT* was funny!

But I think in this case the $60 is for a fix (sending the model back to Bachmann for repairs), so there will not be any Trainworld closeout deal. 

[wazzou]

Now, *THAT* was funny!

But I think in this case the $60 is for a fix (sending the model back to Bachmann for repairs), so there will not be any Trainworld closeout deal. 

Oh no, I was aware of that.  That was just my joke.

[MarkInLA]

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[narrowminded]

If you don't want to change the units out wait for a 25% off parts sale at Bachmann Parts.  They do them occasionally.

[MarkInLA]

But to the original question. No I wouldn't pay Bachmann $60 you could probably get a sound decoder cheaper than that. I'm not a DCC guy, but maybe someone here could take a look at it.

Sorry for late reply. Problem there is we haven't eliminated it being a hard wire fault, first.. I buy $28 decoder . I unsolder orig decoder .
I solder in (doubt it's an 8 pin plug) the $28 !
I Run loco . Loco still silent !!!  AAAaarrrrrrggggghhhh !!!   
Replies appreciated, tho. M