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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The system will
not connect
Your transmitter and
receiver are too close
together
Move transmitter 1 to 3 meters
from receiver
You are around metal
objects
Move to an area with less metal
The receiver is not
bound to the active
model memory
Check model selected and
ensure you are bound to that
model
Your transmitter was
accidentally put into
bind mode and is no
longer bound to your
receiver
Rebind your transmitter
and receiver
The receiver
goes into fail-
safe mode a
short distance
away from the
transmitter
Check the receiver
antenna to be
sure it is not cut
or damaged
Replace the receiver or contact
Horizon Product Support
Make sure your receiver antenna
is in an antenna tube and is
above the vehicle
The receiver
stops respond-
ing during
operation
Inadequate battery
voltage
Charge or replace the receiver
batteries. Spektrum receivers
require at least 3.5V to operate
(We recommend using a 6V
receiver pack). An inadequate
power supply can allow voltage
to momentarily drop below 3.5V
and cause the receiver to brown
out and reconnect
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
The front wheels
oscillate
The steering gain
is set too high
Turn down the steering gain
The front wheels
turn the wrong
way when the
car slides/
rotates
The steering channel
was reversed after
calibration
Rebind and calibrate
The throttle
does not reduce
when the car
slides/rotates
The throttle channel
was reversed after
calibration
Rebind and calibrate
