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Mtnbikr63		#1 Posted : 23 February 2025 00:56:54(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/02/2025(UTC) Posts: 3 Location: North Carolina, Charlotte		I’m just getting started with Marklin and installed two turnouts. I want to power them and installed a #74491 turnout mechanism with a #74462 decoder. I followed the instructions to join them to my mobile station with assigned addresses. Easy enough, but so far neither will work. I previously installed a #70392 home signal with an assigned address and it works fine. There is a gap in my track loop due to a missing track section (that is on order.) I’m wondering if the track must be completely connected in a loop for power to get to the turnouts properly? Other than that, I’m stumped. Wiring looks correct. Thanks in advance for any input!

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marklinist5999		#2 Posted : 23 February 2025 11:56:12(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,865 Location: Michigan, Troy		You can try completing the track loop, but it shouldn't matter. Check the wire connectors again for correct order. The spade connectors should have the flat side against the track bottom for the best contact. If your MS 2 is showing movement of the turnouts when you try to activate them, then the decoder is working. If not, try removing from the MS 2 and reinstall MFX item. If so, then the turnout solenoid is not working or connected correctly. If you are working on carpet or in a statically charged environment, do not touch the decoder electronics.


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Mtnbikr63		#3 Posted : 23 February 2025 13:06:39(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/02/2025(UTC) Posts: 3 Location: North Carolina, Charlotte		Thanks - I’ll try all that you suggested. It’s interesting that I set up two turnouts and have the same problem with both. Thanks again.

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Mtnbikr63		#4 Posted : 24 February 2025 01:50:41(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/02/2025(UTC) Posts: 3 Location: North Carolina, Charlotte		Update: After extensive testing, looks like the problem was a faulty decoder. Didn’t expect that!

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marklinist5999		#5 Posted : 24 February 2025 12:31:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,865 Location: Michigan, Troy		No, I would expect a faulty solenoid first. I have M 83 decoders for my turnouts.


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David Dewar		#6 Posted : 24 February 2025 12:49:29(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,447 Location: Scotland		Originally Posted by: Mtnbikr63 Update: After extensive testing, looks like the problem was a faulty decoder. Didn’t expect that! Are you saying both decoders are faulty.. I think is is most unlikely. The decoders are mfx so do thye nregister OK.
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