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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Short run time
Battery damaged/not charged
Check/change battery
Motor dirty
Check/clean
Sluggish action
Motor dirty
Check/clean
Bind in drivetrain
Clean/adjust
Vehicle battery is not charged
Replace/recharge
Controls reversed
ST. REV or TH. REV
Change switch position
Motor/ESC overheat
Conditions too challenging for
vehicle
Avoid driving in grass, mud, and other
challenging terrain
Does not operate
Transmitter batteries low
Replace/recharge
Transmitter powered off
Power on
Vehicle powered off
Power on
Vehicle battery is not charged
Replace/recharge
Dual-rate (D/R) steering and/or
throttle knobs on transmitter are
turned counterclockwise
Adjust dual-rate (D/R) steering or throttle
knobs clockwise to desired setting
Poor range
Transmitter batteries low
Replace/recharge
Receiver antenna damaged
Check/repair/replace
Vehicle moves forward
or backward without
input from user
Throttle trim on transmitter not
centered
Adjust throttle trim on transmitter to
neutral point
Car does not drive
straight
Steering trim on transmitter not
centered
Adjust steering trim on transmitter so the
vehicle drives straight
No steering or lack of
steering
Steering dual-rate (D/R) on
transmitter not adjusted correctly
Adjust steering dual-rate (D/R) knob on
transmitter clockwise to desired steering
throw
Servo failed
Replace part
No throttle or lack of
throttle
Throttle dual-rate (D/R) on
transmitter not adjusted correctly
Adjust throttle dual-rate (D/R) knob on
transmitter clockwise to desired steering
throw
ESC failed
Replace part
Motor failed
Replace part
Clicking noise in trans-
mission area
Dirt or rocks in spur gear
Remove gear cover and inspect. If
necessary, Replace part
Static in FPV feed
Interference on chosen channel
Change the video transmitter and receiver
channel
Troubleshooting Guide
