What to do if my REDCAT ASCENT 18 won't steer or move?
If your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car won't steer or move, check the following: * Ensure the battery pack is charged. * Make sure the battery wires are securely plugged in. * Follow the start-up sequence.
Why does my REDCAT ASCENT 18 move with no throttle input?
If your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car is moving without any throttle input, it could be due to: * Improperly set throttle trim. Adjust the transmitter throttle trim. * The transmitter needing calibration. Calibrate the transmitter.
Why my REDCAT ASCENT 18 Motorized Toy Car turns to the side automatically?
If your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car is turning to the side automatically, you should: * Adjust the transmitter steering trim. * Check the servo horn and replace it if it's worn or stripped. * Replace the servo if the gears are stripped.
What to do if the motor suddenly stops working on my REDCAT Motorized Toy Car?
If your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car motor suddenly stops working, check if: * The transmitter has good batteries and is turned on, because the transmitter signal might be lost. * The battery pack needs charging, or the thermal protection may have been activated. In this case, check the battery voltage and the ESC temperature. Let it cool and recharge the battery.
Why does my REDCAT ASCENT 18 Motorized Toy Car steers to the left when I steer to the right?
If your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car steers to the left when you steer to the right, it might be because: * The steering reverse on the transmitter is set incorrectly. Correct the steering reverse setting. * You are driving towards yourself. Practice driving the vehicle to get used to steering with different vehicle orientations.
What to do if nothing works and the LED on the receiver/ESC is blinking slowly on my REDCAT Motorized Toy Car?
If the receiver/ESC is powered on, but nothing works and the LED is blinking slowly on your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car, it could be due to the receiver not picking up the transmitter signal. Ensure the transmitter is turned on and put new batteries in the transmitter.
How to fix an ESC that will not power on for REDCAT ASCENT 18?
If the ESC of your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car will not power on, make sure that: * A fully charged LIPO battery is plugged into the ESC. * The LIPO battery being used is charged.
What to do if nothing works and the LED on the receiver/ESC is blinking quickly on my REDCAT ASCENT 18 Motorized Toy Car?
If the receiver/ESC is powered on, but nothing works and the LED on the receiver/ESC is blinking quickly on your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car, it means that the receiver is in BIND mode. Ensure the transmitter is turned on and power on the receiver/ESC again.
Why does my REDCAT Motorized Toy Car run backward when I pull the throttle?
If your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car ran backward when you pulled the throttle trigger towards you, it could be because: * The radio “Throttle Reverse” switch may be improperly set. Switch the radio “Throttle Reverse” switch. * The motor wiring is incorrect. Be sure the motor is plugged in correctly. The red wire plugs into the tab labelled (+) on the motor.
What causes a clicking noise while steering my REDCAT ASCENT 18?
A clicking noise while steering your REDCAT Motorized Toy Car can be caused by: * A stripped servo horn. Replace the servo horn. * Stripped servo gears. Replace the servo.
General| Brand | REDCAT |
|---|---|
| Model | ASCENT 18 |
| Category | Motorized Toy Car |
| Language | English |
Technical data for the radio transmitter, including RF, distance, and power.
Illustrates the physical layout and connection points for the receiver/ESC unit.
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