Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

[Harley]

Originally Posted by rubiconrockkrawler

How long do you have to hold the button in to link the radio and receiver? I am trying to link a 4pl to a R2004GF receiver. It just continues to blink red even after holding the button down for 45 sec or so. I tried starting with the power on the controller first then turn on the rec and vice versa. Any ideas what I am missing?

Never mind, figured it out, there is an option on the menu you have to change because its a different receiver than the one that comes with it.

Make sure it's in the correct mode. Cycle the remote power. Hold the remote within an inch of the RX.

[WAM]

Originally Posted by Harley

Good work Tom. A local friend of mine and I have discussed modifying the slide switch to do the same thing.

I'm a little confused (normal). The instruction video puts the dig onto DT2, not SW2, right? And I guess like Tom, I find that awkward to use.

I assume if I looked inside I would see three wires going to DT2 and I could cut and extend those wires to an aftermarket 3-way toggle placed at my convenience. Is that what we're talking about here? Are there other options?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by WAM

I'm a little confused (normal). The instruction video puts the dig onto DT2, not SW2, right? And I guess like Tom, I find that awkward to use.

I assume if I looked inside I would see three wires going to DT2 and I could cut and extend those wires to an aftermarket 3-way toggle placed at my convenience. Is that what we're talking about here? Are there other options?

The slide switch is what I am planning on modifying. I believe it will work but haven't done it yet, just a lack of time.

[WAM]

Originally Posted by Harley

The slide switch is what I am planning on modifying. I believe it will work but haven't done it yet, just a lack of time.

Yeah, but maybe an added toggle would be better as it would allow you to use a double momentary action, (assuming that's a good thing). In any event, is my understanding of the process correct?

[j-bird]

can you get aftermarket wheels for the 4pl like you can the pk..if so where are they i google searched it and couldnt find anything..thanks harley

[Harley]

Originally Posted by j-bird

can you get aftermarket wheels for the 4pl like you can the pk..if so where are they i google searched it and couldnt find anything..thanks harley

I will check and see if the wheels are the same. I custom machined my wheel adapters.

[reden]

Harley, thanks for all your advice.
This past weekend was the first field test.
Setup and feel of the radio was just excelent.

Now just to make the wheel look like a Land Rover wheel.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by reden

Harley, thanks for all your advice.
This past weekend was the first field test.
Setup and feel of the radio was just excelent.

Now just to make the wheel look like a Land Rover wheel.

Glad everything is working for you. Let me know if you ever need anything else

[Stormin2u]

Harley, I gotta say you've done a amazing job on this thread, thanks.

I love my 4PL it's a great radio. I'd like to pick up a smaller receiver for my 2012 comp truck, what would you recommend?

[Die-Laughing]

I ordered my 4PL today!

Can't wait to play with it. I'll look over this thread in the meantime.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by die-laughing

I ordered my 4PL today!

Can't wait to play with it. I'll look over this thread in the meantime.

38 pages of info, you should be done about when the 4PL shows up


Most of the really good info Harley links on page 1 though.

[igbandy]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Harley, I gotta say you've done a amazing job on this thread, thanks.

I love my 4PL it's a great radio. I'd like to pick up a smaller receiver for my 2012 comp truck, what would you recommend?

Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

I run the 2106GF in my Berg and a shaftie with no issues at all. It is about the smallest of all the compatable RX`s.

[Stormin2u]

Originally Posted by igbandy

Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

I run the 2106GF in my Berg and a shaftie with no issues at all. It is about the smallest of all the compatable RX`s.

Thanks igbrandy, not much differance in sizes actually, the 2106GF looks to be the smallest.

[WAM]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Thanks igbrandy, not much differance in sizes actually, the 2106GF looks to be the smallest.

Yeah/but -- note the cables run out the end instead of out the top. That might matter to your fit.

[Harley]

Testing another new smaller RX. No external antenna on this one, just internal. No info on when/if this will be available here.

[amec]

I am trying to program my 4pl for dual esc. When I go into the dual esc menu it says under the mode (no sw). I can't find in the manual how to change it. I also watched your videos on setting it up for dual esc and noticed another difference. Again on the dual esc menu just above the front, rear,4wd stick figures my screen says switch and I can't figure out how to change it to dt/dll. Do I need the program update?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Adam.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by amec

I am trying to program my 4pl for dual esc. When I go into the dual esc menu it says under the mode (no sw). I can't find in the manual how to change it. I also watched your videos on setting it up for dual esc and noticed another difference. Again on the dual esc menu just above the front, rear,4wd stick figures my screen says switch and I can't figure out how to change it to dt/dll. Do I need the program update?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Adam.

What serial number/date codes are on your TX?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by amec

I am trying to program my 4pl for dual esc. When I go into the dual esc menu it says under the mode (no sw). I can't find in the manual how to change it. I also watched your videos on setting it up for dual esc and noticed another difference. Again on the dual esc menu just above the front, rear,4wd stick figures my screen says switch and I can't figure out how to change it to dt/dll. Do I need the program update?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Adam.

You seem to have found one of the first release versions. We put out an updated software after the first batch. On the first post of this thread there are instructions on how to get yours updated for free. You just have to ship it to Futaba.

[gearstripper]

My question is what to look for when I get a 4PL to tell if it is one of the latest radios with update in it or a older one that was laying around? You have done a great job telling about the use of the radio. This thread is the main reason I am looking to buy one. Thanks BOB

[Harley]

Originally Posted by gearstripper

My question is what to look for when I get a 4PL to tell if it is one of the latest radios with update in it or a older one that was laying around? You have done a great job telling about the use of the radio. This thread is the main reason I am looking to buy one. Thanks BOB

The first post of this thread has a link on the details of how to tell. Its the serial number on the left side. If it starts with B010 or B011 it needs to be updated.