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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Vehicle does not
move
Batteries are incorrectly installed in ARRMA ATX
transmitter
Check transmitter batteries and ret -
see model/transmitter manual
Weak, damaged or no drive battery in model Install fresh, charged batteries
Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires
Check condition, reconnect and
insulate.
ESC has shut down due to overheating
Stop driving and allow SRS or motor
to cool down
Electric motor is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-
RC.com for advice and upgrades!
SRS waterproof ESC is damaged
Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA-
RC.com for advice and upgrades!
Possible damage to transmission/drive-line
Check components and replace -
visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice
ESC low voltage cuto has activated to protect
batteries
Remove drive battery, leave to cool
down if necessary, and re-charge
Vehicle does not
reverse
SRS 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
Neutral throttle position of SRS Unit incorrect.
Set throttle trim to zero and switch
SRS Unit o 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
MEGA Electric motor dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and/or replace
- visit ARRMA-RC.com for more
information
Incorrect ESC battery mode - voltage cuto too high
for the battery you are using
Adjust the battery mode of the SRS
Unit
Sluggish
Performance
Battery damaged or not fully charged Check condition, replace or recharge
ARRMA ATX101 transmitter throttle trim incorrectly
set.
Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/
neutral - see model/transmitter
manual
Electric motor dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and/or replace
- visit ARRMA-RC.com for more
information
Drivetrain dirty or damaged
Clean, check condition and/or replace
- visit ARRMA-RC.com for more
information
Troubleshooting
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