Reply to "Is there reason why a newer DCS remote would not power up? Thought it was eating batteries but after testing am not sure"

JuniorOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I'm sure this is not the problem with Paul's DCS Remote, but I'd like to share anyway.

I was having an issue with the thumbwheel having sporadic problems. Some days one press would select an engine or set speed. Other days I would have to press the thumbwheel several times to select an engine, etc.

I finally decided to open the remote's case and low and behold, one of the wires from the battery box (the Red I believe) was pinched between the remote case and the thumbwheel bracket. It was pinched to the point were bare wire was showing through the insulation! eek

After rerouting the wire away from the thumbwheel mechanics and reassembling the case, the thumbwheel/remote works like a champ.

My point with all this is.....you never know what you're gonna find inside a troublesome piece of equipment!

3/8/217:00 PM

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