Help needed understanding my PS3 Head light not working correctly.

Can we start with the exact board you installed, the exact engine it's installed in, and the exact sound and chain files you loaded?

Gunrunnerjohn,  I installed a PS 3 upgrade kits MTH  50-1911 into a Rail king  30-1115-1   4-6-2 Pennsylvania K-4 Railking engine.

I used this sound file and chain file.    Sound file used   r172_p_k4_3858_prr171101af4x.mth    Chain file used r172_p_k43448_cpf.zip

I am not sure,  if I used the correct files or not ?      If not could you help me find the correct files ?

Should I reinstall the files over again that I used ?

Looking forward to hearing any ideas,   Thank you for being so kind.   

Do NOT use anything but the PS32 chain file for the PS32 board, you can't use the standard PS/3 chain files!  Sadly, the PS/3 steam upgrade doesn't really point this out.

I've attached the proper chain file for a steam upgrade with the PS32 board for the full sized smoke unit, that's what your RK engine should have.  Load this chain file set and do a couple of power cycles and see if it doesn't get it's mind right.  Don't unzip the file, just point the consumer loader at it and use the FLASH function.

PS32_Steam_3528-CPF.zip

gunrunnerjohn      The chain file you supplied did the fix.  Engine is running like it should now.

Head light is working like it should also.      Thank you for your help.   

Choo, choo,  I am a happy guy once again

Yep, something to keep in mind using the PS32 boards.  You MUST use only the PS32 specific chain files and then you can use most PS2 3V or PS3 sound files.  Do not try to use PS/2 5V files, they are not compatible.

That’s great your engine, headlight and all, is working correctly now!!

@gunrunnerjohn - you are a such a valuable asset to this forum.  thanks for helping so many people, including me at times.

walt

Thanks, the great part is, I get as much as I give here, so it's a worthwhile exchange.