Kato 7011-4 "DE10" with DN163K4A - need suggestions on loose contact

[Wolf]

Heya!

 

I have 2 Units of Kato DE10s, both with Digitax drop in decoder board. But both seem to have something I could only describe as a loose contact. Sometimes they simply dont react at all, when I push the decoder (or the chassis once attached) they work again.

 

On one unit I put some additional solder on the contacts, both units I covered contacts in silver conduct paint. None made a difference.

 

I am open to any suggestions what I could try.

 

Attached pictures of the board and that it actually sits tight.

[katoftw]

top right.  the little black platic wedge.  can that be pushed in more to raise the board up into the little end cups for contact?

 

Edited February 19, 2022 by katoftw

[Wolf]

I didnt realise that!!!!! Genius! Thats actually a wedge, yes. Seems to work now, how stupid of me lol.

Edited February 19, 2022 by Wolf