| Problem |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE |
Batteries are incorrectly installed in ARRMA ATX transmitter |
Check transmitter batteries and refit - see model/transmitter manual |
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Weak, damaged or no drive battery in model |
Install fresh, charged battery |
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Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires |
Check condition, reconnect and insulate. Visit the GO FOR IT! forum for advice |
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ESC has shut down due to overheating |
Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool down |
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MEGA electric motor is damaged |
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice and upgrades! |
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MEGA waterproof ESC is damaged |
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice and upgrades! |
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Possible damage to transmission/drive-line |
Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice |
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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 |
ESC reverse mode switched off |
Adjust reverse on MEGA waterproof ESC |
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MEGA Waterproof ESC is damaged |
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice and upgrades! |
| VEHICLE DRIVES WITHOUT INPUT |
ARRMA ATX transmitter throttle trim incorrectly set |
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/neutral - see model/transmitter manual |
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Neutral throttle position of MEGA ESC incorrect. |
Set throttle trim to zero and switch MEGA ESC off and then on again, a chime to indicate the new neutral position has been set |
| SHORT RUNTIME |
Battery damaged or not fully charged |
Check condition, replace or recharge |
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MEGA Electric motor dirty or damaged |
Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information |
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Incorrect ESC battery mode - voltage cutoff too high for the battery you are using |
Adjust the battery mode of the MEGA waterproof ESC |
| SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE |
Battery damaged or not fully charged |
Check condition, replace or recharge |
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ARRMA ATX transmitter throttle trim incorrectly set |
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/neutral - see model/transmitter manual |
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Neutral throttle position of MEGA ESC incorrect. |
Set throttle trim to zero and switch MEGA ESC off and then on again, a chime to indicate the new neutral position has been set |
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Initial acceleration mode or reverse speed on MEGA waterproof ESC set too low |
Modify MEGA waterproof ESC settings |
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MEGA electric motor dirty or damaged |
Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information |
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Drivetrain dirty or damaged |
Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information |
| NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE OR SHORT RANGE |
ARRMA ATX transmitter batteries are weak or fi tted incorrectly |
Check transmitter batteries and refit - see model/transmitter manual |
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Servo and ESC signal wires to ARX receiver loose or connected incorrectly |
Reinstall signal wires to receiver |
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ARRMA transmitter and receiver are not 'bound' correctly |
Transmitter and receiver need to be bound -see model/transmitter manual |
| STEERING/THROTTLE OPERATION INTERMITTENT |
ESC has shut down due to overheating |
Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool down |
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ARRMA transmitter and receiver are not bound fully or are suffering interference |
Check for sources of interference and re-bind transmitter/receiver - see transmitter manual |
| VEHICLE WANDERS LEFT/ RIGHT WITHOUT STEERING INPUT |
ARRMA ATX Steering trim setting out |
Adjust steering trim - see model/transmitter manual |
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Damaged steering components |
Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice |
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Drivetrain dirty or damaged |
Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information |
| STEERING OR THROTTLE FUNCTION REVERSED |
Relevant channel of ARRMA AT X transmitter is reversed |
Reverse relevant channel on ARRMA ATX transmitter - see model/transmitter manual |
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Check that the wires from the ESC to the motor are connected correctly |
Reconnect in the correct orientation (orange to red and blue to black) ensuring fit is tight; if not pinch female connector with pliers |
| LIMITED STEERING ANGLE |
ARRMA ATX transmitter steering dual-rate set incorrectly |
Adjust ARRMA ATX transmitter dual-rate -see transmitter manual |
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Damaged steering components |
Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice |
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MEGA waterproof ESC is damaged |
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice and upgrades! |
