https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/11/n-scale-doodlebug-lights-no-drive-power.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=n-scale-doodlebug-lights-no-drive-power Model railroads and model trains Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:28:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/11/n-scale-doodlebug-lights-no-drive-power.html#comment-42406 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:28:47 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5861#comment-42406 It sounds like the motor might have an open circuit, the brushes may not be contacting the armature. Remove the shell, and try to spin the motor when the vehicle is on the track under power, and the lights are on. If that don’t start the motor, you will need to check to see if the motor is getting voltage from the decoder. If you’re getting any voltage from the decoder to the motor, you might try doing a decoder reset. If it has a dual mode decoder (DCC & DC), try running it on DC to see if it will run. If it does run on DC, then look into the address that you are using to be sure it’s the correct address.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/11/n-scale-doodlebug-lights-no-drive-power.html#comment-42397 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:32:23 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5861#comment-42397 Hi Paul,
If it hasn’t been run for some time you might need to remove all the old lubricant as it could be binding the gears and relubricate with new oil etc but use sparingly

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/11/n-scale-doodlebug-lights-no-drive-power.html#comment-42231 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:17:54 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5861#comment-42231 Remove shell and with a ohm meter check continuity between drivers and motor. I’d also do a direct power check to motor. Also a drop or two of Labelle 106 to the gears and motor shaft.

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