ok, so i got it running once, to do the first break in. after that it wont turn on. doesn't even sound like its trying to turn on. i have no idea what the problem is, and it is so frustrating, I'm about to take it back to the store and demand my money back.
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i just bought a rs4 3 and it does not work
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beason
Bash, Fix, Repeat..
have you messed with any of the needles? most of the rigs come from the factory very very rich. so if you havent moved them at all, you can try leaning it just a little.
you may also check your glow plug. they are known to not last very long during the break in period. pull it out and hold it with some pliers. put your ignitor on it and make sure its glowing nice and bright.
also make sure your ignitor is fully charged.
try the plug first, then lean it a little and try to start it again.
you may also check your glow plug. they are known to not last very long during the break in period. pull it out and hold it with some pliers. put your ignitor on it and make sure its glowing nice and bright.
also make sure your ignitor is fully charged.
try the plug first, then lean it a little and try to start it again.
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okay.. I've tried starting it with 3 different, brand new glow plugs.. no luck. the igniter is definitely fully charged, i used it to check all 3 plugs. I've leaned out the HSN, didnt change anything.
someone suggested loosening the glowplug a touch. i did that, it turned on for ~4 seconds and cut off.
i am going out of my mind. probably will be returning it to the shop tomorrow.
someone suggested loosening the glowplug a touch. i did that, it turned on for ~4 seconds and cut off.
i am going out of my mind. probably will be returning it to the shop tomorrow.
beason
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there isnt anything wrong with the car, as far as i can tell. this is the nature of nitro. steep learning curve.
does it die with the ignitor on, or when you take it off? is your idle set to low? set it up on blocks so the wheels arent touching, try giving it a touch of throttle when it tries to start.
also check your return line on the fuel tank. you may have a leak.
does it die with the ignitor on, or when you take it off? is your idle set to low? set it up on blocks so the wheels arent touching, try giving it a touch of throttle when it tries to start.
also check your return line on the fuel tank. you may have a leak.
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i just checked the return line and it is ok.. i did lean it out a bit and set the idle a little higher. it turned on for a sec then cut off, so i got it on again and it cut when the igniter removed. after that i couldnt get it to turn on again, even for a second or two.
sometimes it seems like it isnt even pulling gas when i try to prime it.. i just looked at the glow plug i had in there, it still glows but it looks like the coil got pushed into the plug. I'm gonna try another plug and maybe some throttle if it gets movin
sometimes it seems like it isnt even pulling gas when i try to prime it.. i just looked at the glow plug i had in there, it still glows but it looks like the coil got pushed into the plug. I'm gonna try another plug and maybe some throttle if it gets movin
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Metalhead Matt
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Your way too rich and flooding it. Clear it out real good and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. That's why the coil is smashed. Lean the lsn 1/8 turn. Heat it up with a hairdryer until it's as warm as you can get it. Crack the glow plug loose and fire it up. As soon as it starts, tighten the plug up.
beason
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you may also check the other line. and the tank. a leak anywhere will cause issues.
if the coil is bent, its done.
if the coil is bent, its done.
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swapped the plug, i got it going (without a hairdryer) and it dies out with the igniter still attached.. got it going again, dies out even faster.. the idle sounds like its fluctuating a little weird, so i turned it a touch (really, less than 1/8) and its back to not starting.. I'm gonna give it another go in a little bit..
maybe the engine is flooded, but when i go to un-flood, nothing comes out
i loosened the glow plug, i leaned the LSN just a bit.. tried to fire it up.. it went on for a second or so, and cut out before i even had a chance to tighten it back up.
tried a few more times and it just kinda putters.
maybe the engine is flooded, but when i go to un-flood, nothing comes out
i loosened the glow plug, i leaned the LSN just a bit.. tried to fire it up.. it went on for a second or so, and cut out before i even had a chance to tighten it back up.
tried a few more times and it just kinda putters.
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Metalhead Matt
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I'd go ahead and start over at factory settings with a new plug and a charged ignitor. Make sure there is no gunk in the hsn housing. Heat it up and try and start it. You may just want to go ahead and seal it straight away before doing anything else to it.
beason
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if you have an air leak it will cause the symptoms you are having. take off the carb, and put rtv on the neck to seal it up. also do the backplate of the engine. under the pull rope housing.
Metalhead Matt
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I mean seal the engine before you try to run it again. Backplate, carb throat and header. Use sensor safe, high temp copper rtv. Thin layer on the o-rings does the trick every time.
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well, i took it to the shop i bought it at.. they got it started a few times but it kept dying out. the dude was toyin with it for a good while, turning the needles and giving it some throttle. they couldnt get it to stay running after about an hour. he thinks the engine/carb isnt airtight. anyway, looks like I'm gonna be paying for a break-in service.
thanks for the help guys, i appreciate it.
thanks for the help guys, i appreciate it.
beason
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that is what we have been telling you. its not airtight and needs sealed..
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yeah, i may have been able to do that myself but right now I'm at the point where i want to be able to just turn it on and let it go without the hassle.. soo I'm going to let these people take care of it and then i can have fun with it, without the migrane.
beason
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you have been having a bit of bad luck, but with nitro its never "turn it on and let it go" you have tuning, and after run procedure to do every time.
not trying to scare you, just forewarn.
not trying to scare you, just forewarn.
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yeah, i understand but i was just getting irritated with the whole thing, more because its brand new and i seem to have an issue every 10 minutes with it. theyre going to break it in and tune it for me, then ill take care of it from there.
i mean, i did buy the thing to spend some time with it but to spend days around it only being able to look at the damn thing was getting to be too much for me to handle
i mean, i did buy the thing to spend some time with it but to spend days around it only being able to look at the damn thing was getting to be too much for me to handle
beason
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understandable. its a learning experience. ask your hobby shop guy if you can watch when he breaks in and tunes. knowledge is power!
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well, its good to know i wasn't doing anything wrong.. and the troubleshooting i did wouldnt have helped.
turns out the connecting rod was stretched and there were tiny metal shards in with the cylinder/piston set.
theyre going to talk to HPI about a warranty replacement.
also, i was watching as he was tuning trying to get it to start.. i didnt get to see him mess with the engine, i had to get going to class.. as far as watching him break it in etc, its more of a time issue than anything. i work alll the time
turns out the connecting rod was stretched and there were tiny metal shards in with the cylinder/piston set.
theyre going to talk to HPI about a warranty replacement.
also, i was watching as he was tuning trying to get it to start.. i didnt get to see him mess with the engine, i had to get going to class.. as far as watching him break it in etc, its more of a time issue than anything. i work alll the time
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