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6 • VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
This guide describes possible speed control problems,
causes, and simple solutions. Check these items before
contacting Traxxas.
Steering channel works but the motor will not run:
• The speed control has thermally shut down. Allow
the speed control to cool down. Use a milder motor
or a smaller pinion gear. Check the drive train for
restrictions. Check the motor connections. Check
the motor.
• Make sure the speed control is plugged into the throttle
channel of the receiver. Check operation of the throttle
channel with a servo.
• Bad battery or motor. Check the operation with known
good battery and motor.
• VXL-3s: Possible internal damage. Return the VXL-3s to
Traxxas for service.
Motor runs backwards:
• Motor wired backwards - Check the wiring and correct.
• Transmitter incorrectly set, see page 16.
Motor runs as soon as the battery is plugged in:
• Internal damage, return VXL-3s to Traxxas for service.
VXL-3s will not go into programming mode:
• Make sure the VXL-3s is plugged into Channel 2 (the
throttle channel) on the receiver. If it is plugged
into the battery terminal, it will not go into
programming mode.
• Be sure the VXL-3s is turned off before trying to
program or select a profile.
• Unplug battery, reconnect, and repeat programming
instructions.
• Check if transmitter is turned on.
Receiver glitches/throttle stutters during acceleration:
• The receiver or antenna is too close to power wires or
the batteries.
• Bad connections - Check the wiring and connectors.
• Motor worn - Replace the motor.
• Excessive current to motor (over-geared motor) - Use a
smaller pinion gear.
• Battery voltage low. Recharge and/or verify
charged status.
• Disconnected brushless motor lead. Reconnect
according to appropriate wiring diagram.
