Troubleshooting - Arrma 4x4 BLX Get Started

Troubleshooting

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