Any pointers on replacing a Paragon 2 decoder?

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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As the title says.

I have a Broadway limited Y6b where the decoder malfunctions.

It loses connection with the DCC and has a strange short.

When measured, I got an open circuit from the tender pickups to both sides of the drive wheels simultaneously…

I was thinking of ripping it out and replace it with a Econami 200 steam decoder.

Anyone has a schematic to show where the wires from the loco plug goes?

And, is it possible to connect the smoke system to it?

Any tips are greatly appreciated!

Michael

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You might want to contact Broadway Limited. They’ve been very good with me when it comes to possible known defects. They replaced a DCC plug on a used Blueline C30-7 I bought and both decoders in a Paragon2 E6A/B that was more than a year out of warranty, at no charge. Worth a try.