Do this to reset your DCC decoder

[@jackshepherd6276]

Excellent, just put a DCC chip in a new loco and lost my way with the programming. This cured it and I now have a runner. Thank you...👍

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@matthewwells2616]

Perfect! Just bought a DCC loco from an auction and then realised, not being a new engine, I'd have no idea what the code is/was. Followed your advice and hey presto, changed the code and the loco works fine. Thank you!

[@97SEMTEX]

same here, this man basically ensured that I have gotten the full value of my PowerCab. With out John I would essentially have a £170 brick XD.

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad I could help!

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@brianmuhlingBUM]

Thanks for a brief tutorial on decoder reset. All done in 5 minutes. 😊

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@Computech2k]

Thanks for this invaluable video. I had an O Gauge Heljan Class 35 Hymek that for some unknown reason just would not respond,. I thought the ESU Sound Decoder had packed up, as several attempts were made to re-programme it. Following your video I was able to reset the decoder, then re-programmed it and it has now been restored to complete working order. Thanks very you have saved me the cost of a replacement decoder.

[@timthetrainguy]

Thanks a million for this video. It helped me save one of my favorite engines from the scrap heap

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped - sometimes its the simplest things that work.

[@treinenliefde]

Quick warning for sound models however! From what Ive heard generally factory fitted sound models indeed can be reset without issue like youve said, but sound chips with custom sounds might actually be wiped! Since as far as I know its a programming setting on a sound chip. I might be wrong though, and depending on who you ask the answer seems to vary, but at least with a sound chip I would recommend giving the manufacturer a call first.

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Thanks for the Heads up!

[@kidgrave]

You’re very helpful. I’m glad I came across your channel. Keep up the amazing work with the content! I just bought an NCE Power Cab!

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@markwakeley3835]

Hi John. Mark from the States. I found this video just in time. I got some locos out of storage and after a quit tune and lube I put them on the programming track and couldn't get them to respond on my NCE system. Did a reset per your video and they fired right up. Thanks

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@353madman]

Legened fella!!! I am thankful for this video. Got enough information to reset my Class 150... much appreciated

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@brianfearn4246]

Absolutely right John , learn to do this first especially with basic decoders like ive got .. After over 10 years in storage 2 out of 5 Bachmann locos worked . Hat to reset other 3 using power cab . I set them originally using the original early dynamis back in 2007 but for some reason the dynamis handset failed completely maybe an ' age thing so i invested in a NCE power cab from hattons. Many thanks 0:07

[@newdurhamjunctionmodelrail9236]

There is a quicker way of resetting your chips using the nce function 4 then function 7 resetts to factory aswell brill tutorial vids keep them coming many thanks

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Thanks for that tip! Does it work with any brand of chip?

[@newdurhamjunctionmodelrail9236]

@@MessingaboutwithModels yip all brands

[@markwakeley3835]

Very informative and useful video. Thanks John

[@542643131]

Thank you John 👍

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Thanks!

[@milwaukeearearailfan5602]

Thank you for the help! I had a locomotive that stopped working and sure enough I just had to reset the decoder and it’s back to running

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@paulmacey9084]

thank you very much this has helped so much

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

Glad it helped!

[@briansims2865]

here is one you can look at " CAN` T READ CV and what does it mean ,thank you Brian

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

If it can't read the CVs it may some dirty track or not having a load on the motor.

[@duanejones2410]

It would be great if your camera was actually aimed at what your doing. Some of us beginners need all the help we can get. Thanks.

[@paulkandi]

The problem I have is that its a second hand loco and someone has changed the function button sound allocations so don't match up with the instruction manual...

[@brucemacdonald4672]

Done this on program track and everything seems to work,but when I put it back on my layout,sound works ,but it will not move? Any suggestions,loco is a rapido model.

[@paulmacey9084]

I have a real problem with my power cab it reads con where loc should be when I select loc number 3 and nothing happens but if I select loc with long number it works any idea hoping you can help Paul

[@Tigercatflyboy]

Hi John, I've used your video many times to successfully reset various loco's, but I need some help. Got a new Graham Farish N gauge 2 car DMU with Zimo DCC and sound, interior lights work, sound works but no movement, retailer says do a decoder reset CV8-8. I've tried this several times, but each time after entering 8, screen says "can not read CV". Am I doing something wrong or do you think loco and decoder faulty, now getting a bit desperate. Cheers Dave

[@ethan2033]

I’m fairly new to models, and I have a dcc loco I just got from my dad who had it in storage for a while, but the reset still won’t make it work, do you have any idea why this is happening?

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

There are a couple of types of decoder where the reset CV isnt 8. If you can read the value thats stored in CV8, that should help identify who the manufacturer of the decoder is.

[@Rocketed12]

I'm constantly getting "cannot read cv". (on Hornby Class 40 tts loco)

[@jhonwickxenburg4862]

Hello, is there anyway to do this with a bachmann ez command? I have 2 amtrak acs 64 locomotives. Supposedly they can run on dc or dcc, being the case I ran them on dc while u saved up for the ez command, one minor derailment and they never ran again, I thought I could use the ez command to do a reset but now am confused on how to do so. Please help if you can, thanks -John

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

No, the Bachmann EZ command is a very basic controller. Check out my video comparing the different ones I've used to see one that can.

[@jhonwickxenburg4862]

ok, thankyou so much that helps out alot, I'll be sure to watch the video

[@chuckclark3175]

What is the appropriate low, mid and max voltage for a paragon Nscale decoder?

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

You need to set your voltages appropriate to the motor in the loco that you have the decoder fitted to. I've no experience of that particular type of decoder, but assuming it to be to the standard, changing the relevant CVs (CV2, CV6 and CV5) and testing out to see what works best would be a start.

[@billzamminer2547]

i was told to shout down the system then repower it after what you did

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

There is no need to do that, resetting the decoder is a normal process. I've never had to restart my DCC system after resetting my decoder, and this is the first I've heard of that.

[@kidgrave]

⁠​⁠@@MessingaboutwithModelsI bought an Althearn Genesis train and the manual says to power off the track for 5-10 seconds after a reset.

[@leoross5777]

omg.. i fell asleep