9. Troubleshooting
Problem
RC system does not function.
The transmitter switches off on its
own immediately or after a short
while
After making the switch-on, an
alarm signal sounds from the
speed controller, and the motor
does not start up.
After making the switch-on, the
red LED for the speed controller
lights up and stays on,
and the motor does not start up.
The system has a low range
The RC unit functions in a faulty
manner.
Servo/speed controller does not
respond.
The servos shake.
A servo hums.
Servos do not respond properly.
The model does not respond.
The motor does not start up even
though the servo responds.
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Remedial measures
Check whether the system is switched on.
Check the state of charge of the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the receiver.
Check the polarity of the batteries / rechargeable batteries. Check the contacts and
plug connections of the receiver batteries/rechargeable batteries.
Check the state of charge of the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the transmitter.
Input voltage faulty, check rechargeable drive battery
Acceleration/brake signal faulty. Check the connection between the receiver and
the speed controller.
Check the state of charge of the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the transmitter
and the receiver, charge or replace if necessary.
Check the link of the receiver / transmitter
Interference pulses
Plug for the receiver battery is loose. Receiver damaged, for example after a crash
One or more electric/electronic components have come into contact with moisture.
Check the link of the receiver / transmitter
Check whether the system is switched on.
Check the state of charge of the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the receiver.
Check the polarity of the servo connector.
Check the state of charge of the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the receiver.
Check for any dampness in the receiver and if necessary, carefully dry with a hotair
blower.
Check the state of charge of the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the receiver.
Check that the linkage rods are running smoothly.
Uninstall the servo and test the functioning.
Transmitter and/or receiver battery/rechargeable batteries are weak.
Gear wheels in the servo gear unit do not take hold or are defective.
Adjusting rings on the link levers are loose.
Reverse switch on the transmitter has been inadvertently switched to „REV".
Check the charging level of the rechargeable drive battery und rechargeable battery
for the transmitter.;The electric circuit is interrupted.
The motor is not working; The driving gear wheel jams.
The motor is not working.;The motor cable is loose. The motor gets too hot.