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That is a common issue with FTX ESC's. They work one day, and not the next. you're best bet would be to replace the ESC with a HobbyWing. You can send it back to the place you got it from, but, if it works when they receive it, they will just send it back, and the cycle will continue like that...

If the steering works, and the motor spins, it isnt a bind issue. First make absolutely certain you hear the motor spinning. If you do, then that means either the pinion gear came loose on the motor, or the spur gear teeth got stripped. Either way, it means tearing it apart a bit to see what the...

Another thought just occurred to me. Is the battery for the car fully charged? If not, the steering will work, but the car wont move. If it is the stock NIMH battery, and the stock FTX charger, it takes between 6 and 8 hours to fully charge. If you do happen to have the stock NIMH and the FTX...

Does the steering work though? Wil the front wheels turn left and right? If it is definitely the ETronix Photon 2.1, then the manual i linked is the right one for it.

If the steering works, its not a problem with the receiver and radio. The issue is most likely between the ESC and radio. Which receiver does it have? FTX uses several different ESC's, so, a quick way to tell is if it is a blue or black housing. If it is a blue housing, those ESC's are known for...