TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle does not operate
Battery not charged or plugged in
Charge battery/plug in
ESC switch not “On”
Turn on ESC switch
Transmitter not “On” or low battery
Turn on/replace batteries
Motor runs but rear wheels
do not rotate
Pinion not meshing with spur gear
Adjust pinion/spur mesh
Pinion spinning on motor shaft
Tighten pinion gear setscrew on motor shaft flat spot
Transmission gears stripped
Replace transmission gears
Drive pin broken
Check and replace drive pin
Steering does not work
Servo plug not in receiver properly
Make sure the steering servo plug is connected to the receiver steering channel, noting proper polarity
Servo gears or motor damaged
Replace or repair servo
Will not turn one direction
Servo gears damaged
Replace or repair servo
Motor does not run
ESC damaged
Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support
ESC/motor gets hot
Motor over-geared
Use smaller pinion or larger spur gear
Driveline bound up
Check wheels and transmission for binding
Poor run time and/or sluggish
acceleration
Battery pack not fully charged
Recharge battery
Charger not allowing full charge
Try another charger
Driveline bound up
Check wheels, transmission for binding
Poor range and/or glitching
Transmitter batteries low
Check and replace
Antenna wire damaged
Replace antenna or receiver
Loose plugs or wires
Check all wire connections and plugs
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LOSI MINI NO PREP CHEVELLE DRAG CAR • INSTRUCTION MANUAL
