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12. Troubleshooting
Even though the model and the remote control system were built with the latest available technology, there can still
be malfunctions or errors. For this reason, we would like to give you some information on how to deal with possible
problems. Also observe the enclosed operating instructions for the remote control system.
The model doesn’t respond or does not respond properly
• For2.4GHzremotecontrolsystems,thereceivermustbetaughttothetransmitter.Thisprocessmaybereferred
to by the terms of "Binding" or "Pairing". The teaching process usually was performed by the manufacturer already;
however, it can, of course, also be done by you. Also observe the separately enclosed operating instructions for the
remote control system.
• Arethevehicledrivebatteryorthebatteries/rechargeablebatteriesinthetransmitterdischarged?Exchangethe
drive battery or batteries/rechargeable batteries in the transmitter for new ones.
• Didyouswitchonthetransmitterrstandthenthespeedcontroller?Thespeedcontrollerwillnotworkforreasons
of safety in case of reverse order.
• Isthedrivebatteryconnectedtothespeedcontrollercorrectly?Checktheplugconnectionforwhetheritiscontami-
nated or oxidised.
• Isthevehicletoofaraway?Withafullychargeddrivebatteryandfullychargedbatteries/rechargeablebatteriesin
thetransmitter,therangeshouldbe50mandmore.Therangecanbedecreasedbyoutsideinuences,suchas
interference on the transmitter frequency, or proximity to other transmitters (not only remote controller transmitters
butalsoWLAN/Bluetoothdevicesthatalsouseatransmissionfrequencyof2.4GHz),metalparts,buildings,etc.
 Thepositionoftransmitterandreceiveraerialtoeachotherverystronglyinuencesrange.Itisbestwhenboththe
transmitter and receiver aerial are vertical (both aerials are parallel to each other). If you point the transmitter aerial
at the vehicle, the range will be very short!
• Checkthecorrectpositionofthespeedcontrollerandsteeringservoplugsinthereceiver.Iftheplugsareinserted
rotated by 180°, the speed controller and steering servo will not work.
If, however, the speed controller and steering servo plugs are swapped, the throttle/brake lever controls the steering
servo, and the wheel controls driving!
The vehicle slows down or the steering servo shows only slight or no reaction; the range between transmitter
and vehicle is very short
• Thedrivebatteryisweakordischarged.
The receiver power supply and thus also the power supply of the steering servo is achieved through the speed
controller BEC. Therefore, a weak or discharged drive battery will cause the receiver to no longer work properly.
Replace the drive battery with a new, fully charged one (before inserting a new drive battery, wait at least 5 - 10
minutesuntilmotorandspeedcontrollerhavecooleddownsufciently).
• Checkthebatteries/rechargeablebatteriesinthetransmitter.