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14. Troubleshooting
Even though the model and the remote control system were built with the latest available technology, there can still be
malfunctions or faults. This is why we would like to show you how to remedy some possible faults.
Problem
The model doesn’t respond
Vehicle doesn’t stop when you let go
of the throttle lever
The vehicle doesn’t drive in a straight
line correctly
Steering or driving motions opposite
to movement of steering wheel and
transmitter throttle lever
Vehicle becomes slower or the
steering servo only shows slight
reactions.
Unpredictable vehicle reactions; drive
or servos start without reason,
steering does not function properly.
Remedy
• Check the vehicle's rechargeable battery pack
• Check the rechargeable batteries/batteries in the transmitter.
• Check the rechargeable battery pack connection.
• Check the on/off switch on the vehicle and the transmitter.
• Check marking on crystals (same frequency or transmitter/
receiver crystal correctly inserted?).
• Carry out crystal change to a different channel.
• Adjust the neutral position for the drive function with the trimmer
on the transmitter.
• Reprogram the drive control.
• Adjust the steering function using the trim control on the
transmitter.
• Check the steering linkage.
• Check the clearance in the steering/wheel suspension and, if
necessary, replace the defect/worn out parts.
• Check the servo reverse functions on the transmitter and adjust
if necessary.
• Check the vehicle battery pack and recharge if necessary.
• Completely pull out the telescopic antenna on the transmitter.
• Unwrap the receiver's antenna and install it properly (in the
vertically mounted antenna tube).
• Check the rechargeable batteries/batteries in the transmitter.
• Check the vehicle's rechargeable battery pack
• Check marking on crystals (same frequency or transmitter/
receiver crystal correctly inserted?).
• Carry out crystal change to a different channel.
• Distance between vehicle and transmitter is too small or too large.
