Car Issue regarding Motor

[u34rbu34r]

Hello, I have some issues with my RC car that I bought from Walmart. I was playing with it, and I crashed it into a surface and got stuck. It was also being pressured downward. When I tried accelerating it, it wouldn't move. The steering works, and everything else works except the accelerator. I opened the car to see what had happened, and I didn't see any malfunctions or improper wire placement. I removed the geras from the gearbox, ALL I SAW was that the motor wasn't spinning even though everything was in good shape. Can you help me find out why?

 

[DavidB1126]

Walmart

Most likely why. Once they fail they're impossible to fix or replace the part. And made cheaply to fail in no time.

I mean you might be able to find a replacement equivalent size motor but since it's toy grade they rarely release info on specs like what size motor, size shaft, pinion, electronics specs, ect.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Unfortunately Walmart cars don't usually have parts support.
There are a few quick things though.
Does the car roll easily when you push it or does it feel like there might be something grinding inside?
When you try to use the throttle, any noise or lights happening at all
Verify your battery is charged 100%.
Cars have low voltage protection. They shut off power to the motor but not steering.

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

If you know how to use a volt meter, it's easy enough to see what component failed. Just see if the motor (brushed i assume) is getting voltage when throttle is applied and go from there.

That being said, it's likely a pointless endeavor. All the rc's I've seen come from wal mart are toy grade and likely can't be repaired. Warranty maybe depending on how long ago you purchased it.