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Discussion starter · #22 ·
Some good news!
The TIU is now updated to v4.10, and it talks to the remote and the Challenger.
The LED now flashes once at power-up.
This was on a Vista32 PC, without setting the COM port first, just letting the updater find it.

However, the remote is NOT updated - it went into the "Press button" -> "Button not pressed" loop.
I had to reset the remote to get it to talk to the TIU again.
 
#24 ·
Chuck, when a TIU goes "bad", is this when you return it to the factory? I'm figuring if you have everything else right, that's the final alternative.

(p.s. if you would go to my site, check over the DCS page and see if I've got most of it right... you can search for DCS to go right to the page... thanks)

Regards, Greg
 
Discussion starter · #25 ·
SUCCESS!!

Remote done as well.
My phone cable was OK.
It was a combination of resetting the remote after the TIU update, then having to hold and release the remote power button as instructed until the remote was 'seen'.
THEN it had to be held down for ~5 mins...

Phil,
Yes, re-reading your thread was the final link in this chain.
Where did you cut the power wires in your loco?
Perhaps you could send me a PM?

Thanks again everyone,
Hamish
 
#26 ·
Glad it all finally went well for you! The first time is the tough one but now that you're "seasoned" the next upgrades should go easier..
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Greg, Yep when a TIU goes "bad" I just send it to my dealer that also happens to be a MTH NASC (National Authorized Service Center).
Seems that a NASC gets top priority when dealing with MTH Service and my NASC is a great guy...
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Posted By Greg Elmassian on 03/09/2009 1:07 PM
Chuck, when a TIU goes "bad", is this when you return it to the factory? I'm figuring if you have everything else right, that's the final alternative.

(p.s. if you would go to my site, check over the DCS page and see if I've got most of it right... you can search for DCS to go right to the page... thanks)

Regards, Greg




Hi Greg,

I just finished off reading the DCS info that you have compiled on your website. I say that as a newbie to DCS that I find it most informative. I see an opportunity to build quickly on the information that you have and secondly to validate same.


Have you considered opening a new thread on MLS and "pasting" this info from your site into the opening posting with the eye to get everyone's feedback?

This would bring out the experienced and seasoned DCS people with their valued input.


Thanks for putting this info together. With everyone's input and when combined with Ray's site, there are opportunities for a powerhouse of info on DCS for people who are new or have challenges. I see the same type of potential for DCC people and their challenges.


Regards,

gg
 
#29 ·
Thanks GG.

Well, I would want my information to be a whole lot better before I posted it to MLS!

Give me a couple more months, and then a better organization and more shortcuts and quick links, and then maybe I'll believe it's good enough to present. I'm still on a steep learning curve, but feel a bit more comfortable with it now. Of all the original problems I encountered with my buddies' two systems, only one piece is not working... will have to attack that one next. I suspect we also have an incorrect 4 pin patch cord.

Regards, Greg
 
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