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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Vehicle does not
move
Batteries are incorrectly installed in transmitter
Check transmitter batteries and refit -
see model/transmitter manual
Weak, damaged or no drive battery in model
Install fresh, charged batteries
Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires
Check condition, reconnect and
insulate
ESC has shut down due to overheating
Stop driving and allow ESC or motor
to cool down
Electric motor is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-
RC.com for advice and upgrades!
Waterproof ESC is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-
RC.com for advice and upgrades!
Possible damage to transmission/drive-line
Check components and replace -
visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice
ESC low voltage cutoff has activated to protect
batteries
Remove drive battery, leave to cool
down if necessary, and re-charge
Vehicle does not
reverse
Waterproof ESC is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-
RC.com for advice and upgrades
Vehicle drives
without input
Transmitter throttle trim incorrectly set
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/
neutral - see model/transmitter
manual
Neutral throttle position of ESC Unit incorrect
Re calibrate the ESC
Short runtime
Battery damaged or not fully charged
Check condition, replace or recharge
Electric motor dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and/or replace
- visit ARRMA-RC.com for more
information
Incorrect ESC battery mode - voltage cutoff too high
for the battery you are using
Adjust the battery mode of the unit
Sluggish
performance
Battery damaged or not fully charged
Check condition, replace or recharge
Transmitter throttle trim incorrectly set
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/
neutral - see model/transmitter
manual
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
Troubleshooting
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