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Receiver Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The system
will not con-
nect
Your transmitter and
receiver are too close
together
Move transmitter 8
to 12 feet away from
receiver
You are near metal
objects
Move to an area with
less metal
The receiver is
bound to a different
model memory
Make sure the correct
model memory is active in
your transmitter
Your transmitter was
placed into bind mode
and is no longer bound
to your receiver
Rebind your transmitter
and receiver, and then
re-calibrate
The receiver
goes into
failsafe a
short distance
away from the
transmitter
Check for damage
on the receiver
antenna
Make sure your receiver
antenna is protected
and located as high as
practical
Replace the receiver or
contact Horizon Product
Support
The receiver
stops
responding
during
operation
Low receiver battery
voltage. If the battery
voltage is low, it may
drop below 3.5V mo-
mentarily, causing the
receiver to brown-out,
then reconnect
Charge the receiver
or vehicle battery.
Spektrum receivers
require at least 3.5V to
operate
Loose or damaged
wires or connectors
between battery and
receiver
Check the wires and
connection between the
battery and receiver. Repair
or replace wires and/or
connectors
