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Basic Trouble Shooting
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Trouble Shooting Matrix
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
V EHICL E DOES NO T MOV E
B a t t e r i e s a r e i n c o r r e c t l y i n s t a l l e d i n
ARRMA AT X transmitter
Check transmitter batteries and refi t - see
model/transmitter manual
W e a k , d a m a g e d o r n o dr i v e b a t t e r y in
model
Install fresh, charged battery
Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires
Check condition, reconnect and insulate.
Visit the GO FOR IT! forum for advice
ESC has shut down due to overheating
Stop dri v ing and allow ESC or motor to
cool down
MEGA electric motor is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.
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MEGA waterproof ESC is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.
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Possible damage to transmission /drive-
line
C h e c k c o m p o n e n t s a n d r e p l a c e - v i s i t
ARRMA-RC.com for advice
ESC low voltage cutof f has activated to
protect batteries
Remove drive battery, leave to cool down if
necessary, and re-charge
V EHICL E DOES NO T RE V ERSE
ESC reverse mode switched off
Adjust reverse on MEGA waterproof ESC
MEGA Waterproof ESC is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.
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V EHICL E DRI V ES W I T HOU T INPU T
A R R M A AT X t r a n s m i t t e r t h r o t t le t r im
incorrectly set
T hr o t t le t r im needs t o be se t t o z er o /
neutral - see model/transmitter manual
Neutral throttle position of MEGA ESC in-
correct.
Set throttle trim to zero and switch MEGA
E S C o f f a nd t hen on a ga in , a chime t o
indicate the new neutral position has been
set
SHORT RUN T IME
Battery damaged or not fully charged
Check condition, replace or recharge
MEGA Electric motor dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and /or replace -
visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information
In c or r e c t E S C b a t t er y m o de - v ol t a ge
cut o f f t oo high f or t he bat t er y y ou a r e
using
A d j u s t t h e b a t t e r y m o d e o f t h e ME G A
waterproof ESC
SL UGGISH PERFORM A NCE
Battery damaged or not fully charged
Check condition, replace or recharge
A R R M A AT X t r a n s m i t t e r t h r o t t le t r im
incorrectly set
T hr o t t le t r im needs t o be se t t o z er o /
neutral - see model/transmitter manual
Neutral throttle position of MEGA ESC in-
correct.
Set throttle trim to zero and switch MEGA
ESC off and then on again, a chime to indicate
the new neutral position has been set
Slipper clutch adjustment too loose
Check slipper is set to factory setting or
your prefered setting - see page 8
Initial acceleration mode or reverse speed
on MEGA waterproof ESC set too low
Modify MEGA waterproof ESC settings
MEGA electric motor dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and /or replace -
visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information
Drivetrain dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and /or replace -
visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information
F R O N T W H E E L S L I F T W H E N
ACCELERATING
Slipper clutch adjustment too tight
Check slipper is set to factory setting - see
page 8
N O C O N T RO L O F V E H I C L E O R S H O R T
R A NGE
A RRM A AT X t r ansmit t er bat t er ies ar e
weak or fi tted incorrectly
Check transmitter batteries and refi t - see
model/transmitter manual
S e r v o a n d E S C s i g n a l w i r e s t o A R X
receiver loose or connected incorrectly
Reinstall signal wires to receiver
ARRMA transmitter and receiver are not
'bound' correctly
Transmitter and receiver need to be bound
- see model/transmitter manual
S T E E R I N G / T H R O T T L E O P E R A T I O N
IN T ERMI T T EN T
ESC has shut down due to overheating
Stop dri v ing and allow ESC or motor to
cool down
ARRMA transmitter and receiver are not
bound fully or are suffering interference
Check for sources of interference and re-
bind transmitter/receiver - see transmitter
manual
V E H I C L E W A N D E R S L E F T / R I G H T
W I T HOU T S T EERING INPU T
ARRMA AT X Steering trim setting out
A d j u s t s t e e r i n g t r i m - s e e m o d e l /
transmitter manual
Damaged steering components
C h e c k c o m p o n e n t s a n d r e p l a c e - v i s i t
ARRMA-RC.com for advice
Drivetrain dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and /or replace -
visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information
S T E E R I N G O R T H R O T T L E F U N C T I O N
RE V ERSED
R e l e v a n t c h a n n e l o f A R R M A A T X
transmitter is reversed
Re v e r s e r e l e v a n t c h a n n e l o n A R R M A
AT X transmitter - see model/transmitter
manual
Check that the wires from the ESC to the
motor are connected correctly
R e c o n n e c t i n t h e c o r r e c t o r i e n t a t i o n
(orange to red and blue to black) ensuring
fit is tight; if not pinch female connector
with pliers
L IMI T ED S T EERING A NGL E
A RRM A AT X transmit ter steering dual-
rate set incorrectly
Adjust ARRMA AT X transmitter dual-rate
- see transmitter manual
Damaged steering components
C h e c k c o m p o n e n t s a n d r e p l a c e - v i s i t
ARRMA-RC.com for advice
MEGA waterproof ESC is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.
com for advice and upgrades!
