Instructions for use

1/12th SCALE 2WD ELECTRIC
CAGED BUGGY
9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem / Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Vehicle will not turn on
Battery voltage too low Charge battery
Battery not connected Re/connect battery
Damaged battery Replace battery
Transmitter will not
turn on
Battery voltage too low Charge or change batteries
Battery/ies installed improp-
erly
Correct installation
Short radio range (Ve-
hicle stops respond-
ing to transmitter at
short distances)
Damaged or improperly
installed receiver antenna
Check receiver antenna for damage. En-
sure antenna is properly installed in tube
and mount, extending perpendicular from
the ground
Transmitter battery voltage
too low
Replace batteries
Spur gears stripping
Gear mesh too loose Tighten gear mesh for proper backlash
Bearings worn out and need
replacing
Check for loose fasteners on spur gear
cover and motor mount
Steering not respond-
ing as expected
Trim not set properly Adjust steering trim
Screws too tight on steering
components
Adjust screws to allow for free motion
Vehicle not respond-
ing as expected to
transmitter
Trims not set properly Adjust throttle and/or steering trim
Radio system lost bind Re-bind radio system
Bad electrical connections
Check motor and battery plugs to ensure
they are fully connected
Vehicle top speed and
acceleration is slow
Battery voltage too low Charge battery
Drivetrain has too much
friction
Check and slightly loosen wheel nuts
Pinion gear is loose
Check and tighten set screw on motor
pinion
Drive pin missing or stripped
Check for missing wheel pins (behind
wheel hexes), or dogbone pins
Shocks sticking in up
position.
Dirt and dust has gotten into
shock body
Clean out shock bodies and clean off
shafts, apply small amount (1-2 drops to
each shaft)
Battery does not hold
charge
Battery has deteriorated and
needs replacement
Replace battery with compatible type or
upgrade
Vehicle only has
forward or reverse
throttle but not both
The TH trim is not centered
Center the TH trim and power-cycle the
transmitter and vehicle.