Blinking cab light?!?

Check the manual. The number of blinks indicates the problem. 

Try resetting the engine, not reloading it. 

Thanks for your reply Forrest. The number of blinks is one per second and it does not stop. By resetting the engine do you mean reprograming the engine? Because if you mean that that is what I have done three times. If that is not what you mean could you explain what you mean by resetting vrs reloading?

Thanks again.

hmm... are you sure its getting a good Lecacy signal?

Are all command functions working?

Try hitting AUX1 - 8. Maybe it thinks it is a strobe light and AUX1 - 8 will turn it off.

Reset is the 'R' inside a stop sign like shape on the keypad of your cab 2. I just had a similar problem only it was the smoke fan motor which was 3 blinks. I only remember seeing either 1, 2 or 3 blinks in my manual, don't remember seeing constant blinking?

You have an older engine, mine just shipped new from Lionel last week. It was from the 2014 Signature catalog ordered about this time last year, may be some differences?

J Daddy, all my other Legacy engines seem to be running fine on my 990 system. As for the G-7, I don't know how to test if it is getting the proper signal or not.

RoyBoy, I am away from home right now but will try out your suggestion--thanks!

rtr12, I was told that because this engine is a 2010 it does not have the same type of computer system board as the new engines; the newer engines have a system of blinking lights that can help diagnose a problem - this engine does not have that system. Thanks for input.

Well, if that is true, I have no more answers for you.  

That's what I wondered. I only have 2 Lionel engines, both Legacy. One I mentioned above and one from about 2 years ago, maybe 2012-2013. I don't have anything any older. So much for that...Good luck with your problems.

1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position.
2. Plug in and connect your Command Base.
3. Place your locomotive on the track, then power up the track.
4. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID#.
5. Press SET.
6. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID# again.
7. Press AUX1.
8. Enter 2 for this particular locomotive.
9. Turn off track power and wait ten seconds.
10. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.

At this point, your locomotive has been reset.

Hello All,

I just had the opportunity to finally get down to the train room and to try out many of your suggestions. I tried the reset again to no avail. Then I turned the engine over and discovered the smoke unit was on the off position, I switched it to the on position, reset the engine again and the cab light started working properly as did everything else.

Thank you all for your ideas and suggestions; I have much gratitude for having access to so much knowledge and experience on this forum!

Kind Regards,

JohnJr