1/6 SCX6 Trail Honcho 4WD Manual
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Loss of vehicle control
Improper antenna placement
Ensure the transmitter antenna is not blocked and the 
receiver antenna is located properly
Weak or no batteries in the transmitter 
or vehicle
Install a freshly charged vehicle battery and new 
transmitter batteries
Neutral or trim position is incorrect Adjust the steering trim
Receiver and/or battery not connected 
properly
Check all receiver and battery connections
Steering and/or throttle function is 
reversed
Servo travel is reversed at the transmitter Set the transmitter servo reversing switch to the correct position
Motor wires are not connected properly Check all motor wires for correct polarity and secure connection
ESC ON - No motor function, audible tone 
or LED
Battery/connection issue Recharge/replace battery. Secure all connections
Damaged ESC/switch Repair/replace ESC switch/ESC
Damaged motor Repair/replace
Motor- Stops and LED blinks
Low voltage protection When the ESC LED blinks, recharge/replace battery
Overheat protection
When the LED blinks, let motor/ESC cool, change set up or 
gearing to avoid overheating
Motor- Accelerates irregularly
Battery issue Repair damaged wiring/replace battery
Incorrect gearing Adjust/replace gearing
Worn or damaged motor Repair/replace motor
Motor- Does not turn continuously in 
response to throttle
ESC/motor damaged Repair/replace wiring or motor/ESC
Motor- Slows but will not stop Incorrect transmitter/ESC calibration
Adjust throttle travel/other throttle settings on the 
transmitter/ESC. Repeat the ESC Calibration Procedure
Steering servo- Operates; motor does not 
run
Damaged motor
Test the motor apart from the vehicle system, repair/replace 
motor as needed
Incorrect transmitter/ESC calibration
Adjust throttle travel/other throttle settings on the 
transmitter/ESC. Repeat the ESC Calibration Procedure
Steering/motor- not functioning
Low battery voltage Recharge/replace
Wrong model memory selected on 
transmitter
Select correct model settings on your transmitter, refer to 
transmitter and/or receiver manual
Receiver not bound to transmitter
Bind transmitter to receiver, refer to transmitter and/or 
receiver manual
Vehicle- Does not operate at full speed
Battery issue Recharge/replace
Incorrect transmitter/ESC calibration
Adjust throttle travel/other throttle settings on the 
transmitter/ESC. Repeat the ESC Calibration Procedure
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product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials 
and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase.
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This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, 
(ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, 
commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or 
maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) 
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THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 
THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. 
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Inspection or Services
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