Step by step troubleshooting procedure, patience and determination. This is the way. Awesome video Earl.
@soundmindtv2911
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the best kind of repair - one that takes a few minutes to figure out, then doesn’t need a bunch of money thrown at it for new supercomputer brains, lol. Glad you got it going!
@jonvoogd511
2 жыл бұрын
I would never figured that in a million years, would had to send in to Traxxas. Nice fix u r the man!
@rclunatic
2 жыл бұрын
Nice lil fix brotha less than 25min I’m pretty sure it could have been done faster by you but the whole not being able to see the channel on the receiver threw you off….well at least you’re daughter Will be more than happy now and I’m pretty sure she highly appreciates you Earl 💪🏼💯💪🏼 cause that’s what us dads are here for our children!!!!!
@Hilei8
Жыл бұрын
Earl you are my hero! I had the same blinking code on my e-revo 1/16 with a VXL-3m after not having used it for more than a year. I broke up the push-button and saw the typical signs of waterdamage on the bottom of the push-button. cleaned it with ispropanol, put it back together and it works fine again! thank you so much - you made my son happy - well, me too ;-)
@earlmoorhead5555
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@907arcticrc6
2 жыл бұрын
Right on Earl ! I went thru 3or 4 escs on my max , with the same problem. I changed it out . Now I can hopefully fix the other ones with that kinda problem. Thanks for sharing my friend Have a great weekend and stay safe. 👍🥶👍
@nofreerides7033
2 жыл бұрын
We’ll if that happens to mine at least I’ll know what to look for … thanks for the heads up Earl great find 👍👍👍
@brucewithers9003
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Mine is doing the exact same thing, after I hosed it off from running it in the ocean. I probably forced some sand into the button. I will check. Excellent video.
@doubleaaaron
2 жыл бұрын
Good job on being so patient Earl. (On camera at least). 🤣
@Wizzdom.motorsport
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Earl 👋 I was suspecting a stuck power button on the esc because when you plugged in the battery the esc powered up without the power button being pressed. Then 1 flash, 2 flash, 3 flash is the sequence for "driving mode" selection (pressing & holding the power button will do that). I'm only part way through the video 🤣. Great videos as always! Thanks 😀
@dylan550i
2 жыл бұрын
this is exactly the problem I had with mine, traxxas said the esc had internal damage but it was just the button lol
@lifeofdave1237
2 жыл бұрын
Probably shooting it through the water last time out 😅 bit of crud in the switch. Good to see you found the problem and got it sorted 👌
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Last time out she used mine since her was Brocken 😳😂😂
@jordanoliveto5863
2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s what happened to mine I was driving in the snow 😳
@johngahagan2426
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same issue with my slayer pro conversion to electric we’re my steering was controlling the throttle now I’ll be able to fix it thank u for your awesome videos ✌🏼💚
@kevinmagiera9157
2 жыл бұрын
🤣 luckily you got it off the table when you’ve plugged the esc wrong! Could have been a good shot to the wall 💥 That’s why I don’t have Traxxas escs in my rigs! You’ll go crazy about that 😳 Congrats finding the hanging button 👍🏻
@rodturner8829
Жыл бұрын
Man, I had the same issue with the button on my esc. Your video helped ! Thanks for the info.
@earlmoorhead5555
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jeffreyhay2610
2 жыл бұрын
Earl you are the best on show and tell plus how to fix it 😁😁😁
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@C_J_Edit_z
2 жыл бұрын
Good fix 👍 kinda stinks that it's giving you trouble already 😂 but glad you solved the problem 😉 great video!!!!
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
This rc a year old the née one works good 👍👍
@C_J_Edit_z
2 жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 ok that makes sense 🤣 great video 👍!!!
@jordanoliveto5863
2 жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 I just got mine yesterday and I’m kinda scared to pry the button up 😭
@jamesswan1304
5 ай бұрын
The red black white coming from ur servo was at the very bottom then the other red black white wire coming from esc right above that one, skip a space then ur red and black wire plugs in with 2 remaining spot left at the top. That's how it was when u started before it went funky. Hope that helps but I'm sure you got it figured out by now lol.
@stogierc1277
2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro I bought a bad a few years ago and had the same problem luckily it’s an easy fix just take your traxxas and recycle it cause it’s plastic
@michaelvankirk3576
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review Earl you are one hell of a problem solver I'll give you that what's your thoughts on the wide X-MAXX kit Traxxas just dropped for $200
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Idk I’m not sure it will hold up 🤔
@Rc-ho4sv
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah 2 bills is high aswell . glad they include the shafts ...... Also glad my new in box 8s xmaxx was purchased well before price hike ....
@johngantner9314
2 жыл бұрын
thanks Earl. mine did the same thing. this gives me an idea as were to start
@angeloverduzco2891
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is doing this too… just bought it used… will mess with it tomorrow… thanks for the video…
@Traveler0069
4 ай бұрын
Watched the first few seconds and knew that the on/off button was stuck, but the receiver has 2 channels for channel 1, so you have to put the esc wire in the third slot and I went through the same problem on my rustler 4x4 vxl, watched the first few seconds and knew that the on/off button was stuck
@Bluecuban71
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing 👏 programming is not for me ! I just replace or take to hobby shop , 😆 Great video 👍
@therichards6498
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! My start button was stuck too!
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
BINGO!!!!! SURVEY SAYS WHEN YOU PLUGGED IT IN IT WAS AUTOMATICALLY ALREADY ON you didn't press the switch to turn it on👍💯👊
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Right I’m slow after 16 hours of work lmao 😂
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣😂🤣 the mechanic HAMMER FIST FIX 😂🤣😂🤣
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
You know it 💪💪
@jonvoogd511
2 жыл бұрын
Probably have to rebind the receiver and the remote and then recalibrate the esc. Me call Traxxas lol.
@glaanon4225
2 жыл бұрын
I knew it was in program mode. Damn stuck button, ya don't figure lol.
@jessheffren6841
Жыл бұрын
The 1st channels are steering which is 1/1 3rd channel is number 2 which is ESC
@5thgearedlined
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got it sorted out, time to bash
@emanuel616
2 жыл бұрын
This is why I always ditch the stock systems in any Traxxas Vehicles, good for bashing but not sure about speedruns when you might need to adjust the punch settings and it doesn't run censored 🤷♂️ but thats just me
@Greenbear39
Жыл бұрын
If the binding process doesn't work check and make sure your battery is plugged in the right place on your receiver its marked bat
@earlmoorhead5555
Жыл бұрын
The esc wire is the receiver power the power comes from the esc 🤔
@Greenbear39
Жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 whatever gives the esc power may it be a old school double a holder 4 batts or a rechargeable pack just make sure its plugged in the right place in the esc I was saying that because it happened to me 🏁👍
@Greenbear39
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea Mines Nitro lol yours is e but it still applies
@earlmoorhead5555
Жыл бұрын
Yes batteries right to esc and the esc plugs into receiver channel 2 to supply power to the radio ended up being a faulty power switch on the esc was sticking down had to clean it out 👍👍
@sammygonzalez7627
2 жыл бұрын
Minds was the opposite, had throttle but no steering burnt servo channel on the esc
@Brayrfd1192
9 ай бұрын
I just got mine a week ago and it did this to me 🤧 im sad because i spent 610$ and The esc fails. A few weeks later I got a new ESC and motor from Traxxas then it was blinking green so I got a new receiver now I've had that new system in my maxx for over 7 months no problem
@glaanon4225
2 жыл бұрын
I think the Esc is in program mode. Start Esc program, then calibrate.
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
😳😜
@ZeuZLoD
2 жыл бұрын
I had something similar happen to my Maxx and it was because the button got stuck depressed down. I had to take apart the ESC (both covers) and remove all the debris around the power button. Perhaps the power button is stuck so it goes into some sort of reset mode?
@RON4RC
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Earl.... You the man💯
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@Rc-ho4sv
2 жыл бұрын
Been here 😜 💪🔥 good tech info 💯
@monkfry
2 жыл бұрын
Red light should flash 3 times, press and hold, 1 green flash, 2 red flashes then one purple steady light. Turn it off and on then grab your Arrma stuff and go have some fun lol. Kidding, I have lots of Traxass stuff but at least it was a quick one!!
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@monkfry
2 жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 I forgot, I have to thank Traxass too for pointing me in the Hobbywing Max6 direction via XMaxx.
@jasonjohnson6085
2 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing with my e revo because i bought it used and it only had one servo in it. It took me a couple tries to realize it had to channel ones
@angeloverduzco2891
2 жыл бұрын
Question… I just got this maxx used… and so what channel do I use???
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Use for what ?
@angeloverduzco2891
2 жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 for the servo… you said it had 2 channels…
@angeloverduzco2891
2 жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 it seems like it matters
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Traxxas receiver have two steering servo spots on the receiver says channel 1 channel 1 then channel 2 for throttle
@rchobbyer
2 жыл бұрын
The receiver have 2 channel 1 cause the erevo have dual servo. The channel 2 is the third port. Is confusing sometimes.
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Yes summit as well
@DeRock401
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect reason to throw out that esc and put in a max 8
@jrollj
2 жыл бұрын
How easy is it to install in a maxx v2 with stock motor 🤔🤔🤔
@zip-tieracing4307
2 жыл бұрын
Earl you didn’t know there was 2 channel “1” for the dual steering servo cars lol
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
I knew traxxas had this in there receiver but most split it with a Y connector I forgot about traxxas using two channels for 1 👍👍working on so many rc it happens
@zip-tieracing4307
2 жыл бұрын
If you need any help earl im here for you lol my name is John conley I’m a traxxas hooker because I only like traxxas and only use traxxas parts lmao I know cheats codes for using some 4by4 parts on two wheel drive cars
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 thanks 🙏
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
YOU BROKE IT!!!! OH NO
@othatsbiskets1130
Жыл бұрын
Holy crap mine is flashing right now i hope its the same problem and not a blowen esc
@earlmoorhead5555
Жыл бұрын
Worth a look hopefully just dirty
@introversion8468
Жыл бұрын
Ive git the same problem on my maxx, exept the button on the ESC was not stuck. I also didnt find any shorts in any of the servos/fans etc. Any idea what it could be? Im hoping the esc itself isnt bricked
@earlmoorhead5555
Жыл бұрын
If the button not stuck the esc no good
@glaanon4225
2 жыл бұрын
It's in program mode.
@jessheffren6841
Жыл бұрын
check the servo for moisture
@cameroneshleman4833
2 жыл бұрын
Just hit full throttle and it locked up right before I hit my jump🙁. My esc is blown up😭. Would y'all recommend a sidewinder 8th combo? Is it reliable?
@louies67
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video
@zacharypeebles2733
2 жыл бұрын
I'm having the exact same problem right now
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
😳
@brokenrc
9 ай бұрын
It's stuck in programming mode the on switch is stuck down
@zip-tieracing4307
2 жыл бұрын
The 4s esc buttons are junk I had to spray mine with wd40 traxxas told me to do it . But the buttons get wet they have to dry out for some reason the 8 esc can get wet but the 4s esc can’t it weird
@adriananderson304
2 жыл бұрын
Three setting is what i use
@zip-tieracing4307
2 жыл бұрын
The receiver is junk it probly got wet that what mine did and traxxas figured it out for me so plug a different one in and see if that works
@just_inolredneck8319
2 жыл бұрын
Mines draining my battery completely.. and showing The voltage light.. I only have steering also.. no throttle.. charge and go back to having fun.. it will drain the pack till I have to charge it(the no no way) atleast till it picks it back up.. so what would this b?
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure 🤔
@whitenas
7 ай бұрын
Putting WD40 on the power button fixed this for me. After a snow run.
@earlmoorhead5555
7 ай бұрын
Wd40 is conductive and could creat a short 😯
@whitenas
7 ай бұрын
I've been spraying it inside distributor caps for 40 years. On leaky ignition wires and plenty of other electronics. Never once a short but to each his own... I do very much appreciate your content. It has guided me threw quite a few rc issues.
@earlmoorhead5555
7 ай бұрын
@whitenas yes as the primary and secondary ignition is different then direct current a conductive contact on a cap wd40 works to make that spark on the terminal but on a direct current it will connect ground to power as well 😱
@whitenas
7 ай бұрын
Ok..You made me check lol. A quick Google search reveals that it is in fact " non conductive "... wd40 has saved me a million years and a million dollars . In this case an 8s traxxas esc that was flooded with water. I sprayed some directly into the switch and voila it began working again. Even traxxas recommends the use of it after a wet ride. Use it👍🙏😉🔧
@earlmoorhead5555
7 ай бұрын
@whitenas WD40 is totally dielectric. Don't use WD40. It can penetrate into and degrade certain plastics and it leaves a residue that will collect dust and other particulates. Use ordinary isopropyl alcohol (a.k.a., isopropanol) to clean the contacts and then dry thoroughly before reconnecting your charging cord.Feb 9, 2020
@bevinsracing
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Earl..... why didn't the 8s ESC work?
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
The esc wire was on the second channel 1 traxxas has on there receivers so steering was on channel 1 ,and so was the esc that’s why steering was glitching 👍
@bevinsracing
2 жыл бұрын
Got yah...thanks. Have a nice day bro
@roberteastridge346
2 жыл бұрын
Press and hold the button let it go when it blinks at the setting u want one blink 2 blinks 3 blinks hold and let go at one blink or 2 blinks or 3 blinks for the setting of mode u want
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
The power switch had failed
@Vroomfilmz
Жыл бұрын
My fan on my e revo won’t turn on either
@adriananderson304
2 жыл бұрын
Its not on lypo setting yet
@Jaebler
Жыл бұрын
Haven't finished video yet but having the same issue rn and I just unplugged my battery to find the connection is wet. Could that be a cause?
@chriswilliams8542
2 жыл бұрын
X maxx question again… I got the xlx2 and 1100kv combo and a 50t spur and the 40t and 37t pinion Saga gears you suggested on a prior question. So my dilemma now is I have the 1100kv motor with a D shaft and the pinion gear is a circle bore. Will it still work on the motor shaft or do I have to buy different pinion with a D bore?
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Yes still works
@chriswilliams8542
2 жыл бұрын
@@earlmoorhead5555 thanks brother
@a4amrali
4 ай бұрын
Bro do you know about the fsr gt I need help, it turns but doesn’t accelerate
@joshhill3052
Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem but I think it's because of water
@matthewcostner2937
2 жыл бұрын
Traxxas receivers have 2 channel 1s
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I forgot about that and couldn’t read it 😳😜😜
@martinbullla7654
Жыл бұрын
Why does it look like when it's flashing it's setting itself between all three modes race novice and normal
@10krms54
Жыл бұрын
I am having dame issues with my max esc as well not sure wt it is
@pfunk72
Жыл бұрын
What if u have a solid yellow light and steering work but no throttle?
@tooleyzrc1973
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a shot servo
@kinomay8270
6 ай бұрын
Help this is not working for me☹️
@earlmoorhead5555
6 ай бұрын
If this doesn’t work esc is dead contact traxxas as all esc have a lifetime insurance policy
@adriananderson304
2 жыл бұрын
Hold till it goes green
@seancollins5162
2 жыл бұрын
All n the remote n esc
@adriananderson304
2 жыл бұрын
Hold down you power button till it turns gren till will beep
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Factory for a felony 😳
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
Is this SPEKTRUM TECH😂🤣
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
👀😜😂😂
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
You definitely can't be a hand model with those meat hooks looks like you got into a fight with a steak knife
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Hey these are clean right now 😂😂😂
@adriananderson304
2 жыл бұрын
Set it too lypo seting
@stuartj9842
2 жыл бұрын
If you kept the traxxas wires on it traxxas would of replaced it
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Yes but I never do so I’d replace it with a hobbywing if it goes bad never had a factory one go bad yet 👍👍
@dylanschumacher5854
4 ай бұрын
Doesn’t make sense cause if the button was stuck and you switched esc then it should’ve worked
@earlmoorhead5555
4 ай бұрын
If you power it up with the button stuck on it goes into program mode
@robertverwijs2879
Ай бұрын
What u did wrong is touching the steering servo and reciever because everyone knows the esc from traxxas are shit
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
BING to the O
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
💯💯😎😎
@davidbegeotsr4025
2 жыл бұрын
You more than likely have the positive negative and signal wire the wrong direction in the receiver
@rcguygarage
2 жыл бұрын
GUY I would have jumped too!!!!
@earlmoorhead5555
2 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@EXTREMERC416
2 жыл бұрын
That was weird
@khrisyeet8022
2 жыл бұрын
Why is it flashing red? It's TRAXXAS trash that's why. LOL
@DeRock401
2 жыл бұрын
Yep. I Love traxxas but not their electronics lol
@WindsorRcClub
2 жыл бұрын
I knew immediately, you plugged into the wrong channel on rx. Ch1ch1ch2ch3ch4etc. Half way through the video you pulled throttle and it turned.
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