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Hypnotik Robot · 06-08-2010, 01:39 PM

Hello all, complete RC newb checking in here. I tried searching on this and found a little info but not any real answers.

I picked up this RTR from a friend and it's in perfect condition. the only problem is that the transmitter won't easily bind with the car. I's frustrating to say the least but eventually it will bind and everything is good to go. The friend whom I got this from never had this problem because he had his own transmitter to use, which binds immediately every time. he told me he's heard of these problems with the RTR but never really looked in to it.

My question is will Losi or HH warranty this issue? I'm looking for results from people whom have had this issue and reported it for warranty.

Even tips on getting them to bind would be a big help.

I know that buying a different transmitter would fix the issue but right now that's just not in the cards.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

willy1106 · 06-08-2010, 01:46 PM

I had a problem one time and it turned out my battery wasn't fully charged. Try this. 1st be sure ur battery is fully charged 2 turn both the rx and tx off 3 hold down the bind button and turn on the rx while still holding the bind button till u see a red and flashin green led ( about 5 sec or so). Then turn on the tx when the orange led stops flashin it still may take a sec or so after. Try that once or twice.

Hypnotik Robot · 06-08-2010, 01:55 PM

I did not think to change the batteries in the transmitter. They look like some cheapos that were included with purchase. I'll try that when I get home.

JeepinOR · 06-08-2010, 06:59 PM

I recently fried the ESC/RX and had to get a replacement. The replacement ESC/RX would not bind with two different TXs - the replacement (for the replacement!) that Horizon Hobby sent me works great.

Give them a call!

BLOODBANE · 06-08-2010, 08:06 PM

The batteries that come with the crawler/transmitter suck. Change them after the first charge/run and you should be good to go. I have ran into this problem with mine and my sons both.

Hypnotik Robot · 06-09-2010, 09:36 AM

Yep, I put in some fresh batteries last night and now it binds on the first try. Thanks a lot.

This car's a lot more fun now that I don't have to fiddle with getting it to bind for 15 minutes before I run it.

06-08-2010, 01:39 PM	#1
Hypnotik Robot Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: A Fortified Bunker Posts: 4	RTR Binding Issues Hello all, complete RC newb checking in here. I tried searching on this and found a little info but not any real answers. I picked up this RTR from a friend and it's in perfect condition. the only problem is that the transmitter won't easily bind with the car. I's frustrating to say the least but eventually it will bind and everything is good to go. The friend whom I got this from never had this problem because he had his own transmitter to use, which binds immediately every time. he told me he's heard of these problems with the RTR but never really looked in to it. My question is will Losi or HH warranty this issue? I'm looking for results from people whom have had this issue and reported it for warranty. Even tips on getting them to bind would be a big help. I know that buying a different transmitter would fix the issue but right now that's just not in the cards. Any help is greatly appreciated.

06-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#2
willy1106 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crest Hill Posts: 196	I had a problem one time and it turned out my battery wasn't fully charged. Try this. 1st be sure ur battery is fully charged 2 turn both the rx and tx off 3 hold down the bind button and turn on the rx while still holding the bind button till u see a red and flashin green led ( about 5 sec or so). Then turn on the tx when the orange led stops flashin it still may take a sec or so after. Try that once or twice.

06-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
Hypnotik Robot Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: A Fortified Bunker Posts: 4	I did not think to change the batteries in the transmitter. They look like some cheapos that were included with purchase. I'll try that when I get home.

06-08-2010, 06:59 PM	#4
JeepinOR Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West of Eugene, OR Posts: 942	I recently fried the ESC/RX and had to get a replacement. The replacement ESC/RX would not bind with two different TXs - the replacement (for the replacement!) that Horizon Hobby sent me works great. Give them a call!

06-08-2010, 08:06 PM	#5
BLOODBANE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canon City Posts: 466	The batteries that come with the crawler/transmitter suck. Change them after the first charge/run and you should be good to go. I have ran into this problem with mine and my sons both.

06-09-2010, 09:36 AM	#6
Hypnotik Robot Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: A Fortified Bunker Posts: 4	Yep, I put in some fresh batteries last night and now it binds on the first try. Thanks a lot. This car's a lot more fun now that I don't have to fiddle with getting it to bind for 15 minutes before I run it.

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