won't steer? wierd..

[nitrojunkie102]

just got my r/c yesterday and while running it today for break in it stopped steering.....it makes noise with the remote control is on, like its trying to steer....but does it slightly when the remote is off.

I'm clueless but maybe it has something to do with the gears for the steering ....because when i use my hands to turn the wheels either direction it feels and sounds like it trying to grab a toothed gear of some sort.

I'm stumped and this sucks

( duratrax nitro evader st )


thanks for any and all help
walter

 

[SkyMaxx]

The servo has gears inside. Depending on the quality of the servo, and I can't speak on Duratraxx quality (but people do not often speak highly of them), you may have already burned it up.

Also, if there is a servo saver attached to the servo, it is possible that it has stripped. This would cause the steering to slip or not happen at all.

It might be something as simple as a loose screw on the servo horn/servo saver. If the servo saver/servo horn is not properly seated and tightened down, it will also slip and feel like it is ratcheting over gears.

Take a look and see what you find. BTW, welcome to the real side of this hobby. That would be the awwww damn, it's broke and now I have to fix it side.

 

[RobH]

nitrojunkie102,

SkyMaxx said it all and said it well.

Let me help you with troubleshooting. Take the steering servo out. I know this sounds scarey as you didn't put it in, but you will be able to put it back together. You have to have some faith in yourself when you do this stuff.

Anyway, do whatever it takes to take the steering servo out with out breaking it. After you have it in your hand (still plugged into the reciever), turn the radio on and steer left and right. Does the end of the servo turn like it should? If so grab the part that turns (the servo horn if you left it on) and see if you can stop it while you steer left and right. If you hear a gear crunching noise or if it stops moving with very little effort, you're looking at a new servo. If it takes you a lot of effort to stop it from moving, then your servo is ok and the problem is either in a servo saver (I doubt you have one) or in the linkages.

I hope that helps you along the path to fixing it. I think I told you in another thread that half of the fun of RC is driving them while the other half is fixing them. I know this doesn't seem fun right now, but, after you fix it, you will be proud and the sense of accompliment will make it worth the effort.

Good Luck