No radio connection from control to car

[Dirttrackin280h]

Hi,
I have an HPI Savage X 4.6 Big Block which was bought BRAND NEW last week. I was driving today for a couple of hours, I shut it off, when I went to re-start the truck, it started, but I had no radio control connection? When I turned the truck receiver on, I saw the wheels move, which is normal. BUT, the radio wouldn't control the truck? No gas, no steering?? I put BRAND NEW batteries in both, truck and radio. Anyone know what could be the problem? Thanks in advance! :bow:

 

[CHRIZDIZLE]

Check your crystals. There should be one in the receiver and the transmitter. Check to see if they came lose. If thats not it you may have a bigger problem.

 

[Dirttrackin280h]

I checked both crystals, and they seem to be fine. What do you think is my bigger problem? By the way, sorry to change the topic. I have had the 1 way bearing for starting go out 3 times in a week. Any idea why?? The hobby shop said it's the fuel, too much oil. Nothing but trouble since the first day I purchased this machine. My cousin wants to buy one, I'm thinking he shouldn't since all this has gone wrong in 1 WEEK!

 

[CHRIZDIZLE]

Also check to see if everything is plugged into the receiver properly. But if that doesn't fix it you may have got a bad receiver or transmitter. Can't believe I forgot that. As for the one way bearing what method are you using to start it? Roto-start or a pull start? If its Roto-start thats the reason why probably. Just convert it to a pull start and you should be fine. As for the Savage it was a great choice. Being new to nitro can be very frustrating just have patience and you will find it to be alot of fun.

 

[Dirttrackin280h]

Well.. I figured out the problem. The crystals were bad. The guy at the hobby shop said there like a light bulb, one big hit and there gone. Now the truck is up and running again like it should! Thanks

 

[bnrpat09]

try putting batteries in the car also not just the controller, may want to consider new radio anyways the stock one sucks