V
FUTABA 9Z
THE UNOFFICIAL WORKSHOP MANUAL
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2.2. Servicing and Upgrade Matrix
You can use the following tables to navigate this manual, solve specific issues or fix
faults with your 9Z. Table 1 shows some common faults and issues and the possible ID
of the solution in Table 2. Table 2 below provides a matrix of the service and upgrade
procedures detailed in this manual, the tools required to perform them and the level of
difficulty (refer to the key below the table for an explanation of the symbols). I’ve rated
the level of difficulty based purely on what level of skill I think is needed if the correct
“recommended” tools for the job are used. You can get by without the correct tools for
many of these procedures, but the level of skill required will be significantly increased.
FAULT FINDING
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
An alarm is sounding and "Back Up" is flashing on the LCD
See ID 9 in Table 2
I cannot change my user name or have forgotten my password
See ID 1 in Table 2
I cannot charge my battery through the charge port
See ID 12 in Table 2
I cannot cycle my battery pack or use my aftermarket digital charger
See ID 21 in Table 2
Poor control around stick centres. Especially a double centre to
controls when moved by small amounts.
See ID’s 6 & 17 in Table 2
Poor control around stick centres. Erratic servo movement. Servos do
not centre after control movements, especially when combined with a
‘grinding’ feel to joystick controls.
See ID 6 in Table 2
Erratic servo movement to joystick control or servos do not centre after
control movements, especially ‘jumping’ when switching between rates. See ID 2 in Table 2
Soft button panels do not work, require a very ‘positive’ push or work
erratically.
See ID 7 in Table 2
Switch A behaves erratically or does not work
See ID’s 2 & 14 in Table 2
The "On Air" and Alarm Light does not function
See ID’s 13 & 20 in Table 2
Poor signal range (original 35 MHz setup)
See ID 8 in Table 2
Poor signal range (following 2.4GHz conversion)
See ID 20 in Table 2
Table 1 Possible solutions to common faults and issues
