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Select the scene. Click separately on each member of the scene. Ensure that each setting is correct.

Not everyone has an Insteon manager that can create, delete and/or modify scenes, for example an ISY, the Hub or software. In fact, none of that even existed when the Insteon protocol was first released. Scene were done manually. Linking was used to add a device to a scene, unlinking deletes the device from the scene. Holding the set button the first time places the device into linking mode, the L ED blinks. Holdin the set button a second time (while the device is in linking mode) places the deive into unlinking mode--the LED blinks more rapidly. Programming can come later after we find and hopefully fix the MS difficulty. So, can you successfully manually link the MS as a controller?

Does the MS go into linking mode? unlinking mode? Can you manually link the MS to a responder?

You have three FanLincs and created identical speed programs for each FanLinc and all programs are identical (except for the Insteon ID) and only one set of programs for one fan functions as it should. Is that correct? How do you identify each fan/speed, that is, what are the "spokens" that you're using?

According to your image, the thicker black wire is connected to the black screw. The wire connects to the screw on the same side of the switch, not the one that's horizontally across from it. See, for example, the red wire in the image

Yes, I do. Post your program. Right click on the program name, select Copy to Clipboard.

If the thicker black wires connect to a black screw on each 3-way switch, then: Switch #1 Connect neutral (white) from the SwitchLinc to the white wires. Connect line (black) from the SwitchLinc to the thick black wires. Connect the thin black wire to the thick black wires. You will have four black wires connected together. Cap the red wire. Separately, cap the Switchling load (red) wire. Switch #2 Connect neutral (white) from the SwitchLinc to the white wires. Connect line (black) from the SwitchLinc to the thin black wire. Connect load (red) from the SwitchLinc to the thick black wire. This is the wire that was connected to the black screw. Cap the thin red wire. Ensure that Switch #2 now controls the load and the LED on Switch #1 is lit. Switch #1 will not control the load until you create a scene (next step). Create a scene with both SwitchLincs as controllers.

The first press and hold places the MS into linking mode. The second tap places the MS into unlinking mode. I set one MS to a sensitivity of 5 and Night only mode to operate only at somewhat dark. Be sure to place the MS into linking mode when making changes.

Add this line to your program: Or Control 'Deadbolt' is switched Key/Manually Unlocked

The I/O Linc is power line only. Plugging a dual-band device into the I/O Linc pass-through outlet may help because if will add RF at a point very close to the I/O Linc. A FilterLinc is only useful if the offending devices is plug-in. You may want to search again for something connected to the offending circuit. Solving the problem is considerably better than a work around, but in the end you may have no other choice. Add the I/O Linc on a different circuit. Create all the scenes that you need, then relocate the I/O Linc to where it needs to be. That may be enough. If not, then there really is an offending device on the desired circuit.

Yes, a CFL can certainly cause a communication problem. And, yes, changing a PLM causes every link to be rewritten to both the devices (where they must be) and to the ISY for a record.

As with all battery powered Insteon devices, the Motion Sensor needs to be put into linking mode first before it will accept any changes.

Just to be sure, plug the I/O Linc into another circuit (or use an extension cord to provide power from another circuit, ground in not required). Any improvement?

When added, the ISY reads the devices links. If Remove existing links is selected, then all links are removed. Deleting the device should also delete the links that the ISY knows about. But, all this is moot unless the instructions I posted are followed and the links remain. There's only one way to determine that

That's usually the sigh of a communication problem, but it's unusual that more than a few devices are affected. It'd be best if you could keep a log of the problematic devices for a few days or so.

The errant links that the ISY "sees" are the links left in the device. removing the device should remove any ISY reference to those links.

Delete the errant device. Add the device and select Remove existing links or, better yet, factory reset the device and then add it. You will need to recreate the scene with that device as a controller and add it to any scene that has that device as a responder. It may be tedious, but it'll give you the result you want/need.

I've installed Insteon thermostats, FanLincs and Open/Close sensors. I use an ISY to create scenes and programs that run based on conditions such as how long a door or window is left open or which mode the thermostat is in. With the addition of a Z-Wave module, you can use Insteon or Z-Wave devices or a combination of both.

A word of encouragement: my FanLinc works fine on a Hunter fan.

Here's a bit of what I have/do: I use Harmony Ultimate remotes and the new (less than a month old) Harmony skill for the Echo to run Harmony activities to control the AV systems. An Insteon IR Transmitter is used for functions that the Harmony skill has not yet incorporated. We have custom made motorized window coverings with Somfy motors. Control includes a network module, an Autelis Somfy interface and a Somfy Universal RTS Interface. The garages and other areas of the exterior are monitored using CCTV cameras and a Swann DVR. The are also several IP cameras inside and out. Virtually every light and fan is Insteon controlled. So are the garage doors and entryways. Selected window coverings and lights are scheduled to open/turn off and close/turn on. The HVAC system controls fans. Leaving a door or window open for a period of time turns of the HVAC off, but not the fans. Echo controls fan speeds and light brightness. All entry and deadbolt locks are Schlage. The ISY controls everything but the cameras.

It's not unlikely that you have added something (to that circuit) over 2 years. Adding or linking is a lot more intensive than using a device as is updating a PLM. One choice is to search that circuit and unplug or disconnect anything electronic (turning a device off is inadequate, it must be unplugged or disconnected). Even a wall wart can cause a problem. Or you can remove the I/O Linc and try again on a different circuit, preferably on the same circuit as the PLM.

The I/O Linc is power line only, no RF. You may have something on the same circuit that's interfering with communication. Is the I/O Linc in the garage? If not, where is it located?

Yes, that will be OK.

The 2413S PLM does not supply power to the ISY as did the 2412S PLM, so you'll need an external power supply. USB power supplies provide the correct voltage (5VDC).

http://cache.insteon.com/pdf/INSTEON_Command_Tables_20070925a.pdf http://www.madreporite.com/insteon/commands.htm