9v Train Motor Repair

[Veeb0rg]

I have a 9v train motor I bought as "parts" I'm pretty sure the electric motor has worn out. While I don't mind tearing it apart and rebuilding it, it would just be easier to replace it. I was wondering if anyone had found a suitable replacement for the motor?

Edited January 26, 2011 by Veeb0rg

[Toastie]

I have a 9v train motor I bought as "parts" I'm pretty sure the electric motor has worn out. While I don't mind tearing it apart and rebuilding it, it would just be easier to replace it. I was wondering if anyone had found a suitable replacement for the motor?

Hi Veeb0rg,

that would be very interesting indeed. You are asking for the motor inside the LEGO train motor, right? I am also very eager to learn if anyone has replaced the motor ...

Regards,

Thorsten

[SavaTheAggie]

It makes me wonder - has anyone opened up one of the new PF train motors? I wonder how similar (or dissimilar) the innards of the PF train motor are to the 9v one.

--Tony

[legoboy3998]

It makes me wonder - has anyone opened up one of the new PF train motors? I wonder how similar (or dissimilar) the innards of the PF train motor are to the 9v one.

--Tony

Try Micro-Mark or another model raiilroad or car supplier

Sal

WFB, WI

[Jan]

I recently bought some 9 volt track and got a damaged 9v motor with it.

Opened it up and only problem were the contacts between the wheels an motor.

Bend them a little, and it's running fine for some time now.

You might just want to open it to check if your motor has a similair easy-to-repair problem.

[Veeb0rg]

I recently bought some 9 volt track and got a damaged 9v motor with it.

Opened it up and only problem were the contacts between the wheels an motor.

Bend them a little, and it's running fine for some time now.

You might just want to open it to check if your motor has a similair easy-to-repair problem.

I've opened it, most likely the brushes have worn out in the motor. It runs for a minute or so and then slowly crawls to a stop. Even when it does run it has no real power.

Edited January 27, 2011 by Veeb0rg

[hoeij]

I've opened it, most likely the brushes have worn out in the motor. It runs for a minute or so and then slowly crawls to a stop. Even when it does run it has no real power.

When it's open, do you see the brushes sparking (you can't see the brushes themselves because the motor inside the 9V train motor is closed, but the plastic does let some light through, so you can see it if it is sparking. If it is, then clearly it's toast, but you may be able to repair it if you can find another 2-axle DC motor that fits in the spot.

[jjolaney]

Try Micro-Mark or another model raiilroad or car supplier

Sal

WFB, WI

I have and the motors are EXACTLY the same. With a small amount of modification they would work in a 9v motor.

[toxicbananna]

I have and the motors are EXACTLY the same. With a small amount of modification they would work in a 9v motor.

you mean you purchased the motor from Micro-Mark before, and is it a plug and play? also when you said small amount of modification is needed, do you refer by opening the back cover from the lego 9v motor or you will have have to solder the connection of the pin of the motor to the plate?

Edited December 21, 2012 by toxicbananna

[kieran]

I would also like to know which motor? a link would be good

[wondermonkey]

Guys, I think he means the PF motor can replace the 9V motor.