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08-11-2009, 02:58 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: shreveport
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i just drove my new mrc into water, now the reverse doesnt work, any suggestions?
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08-11-2009, 03:06 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: 354
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it's probably you're esc. Did you dunk you're esc in the water too? they are not waterproof
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08-11-2009, 03:09 PM
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im not sure (what that is), it was only under for a second, then i had a blow dryer and compressed air on it throughout the past 30 mins the reverse worked for a little while off and on, now it dosnt work at all |
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08-11-2009, 04:17 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cottontown
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Its either your ESC (electronic speed controller, small smoked black square that has a blue heatsink coming out the top) or your reciever (small smoked black rectangle that has 2 sets of multicolored wires that plug into it) Either way, it doesnt matter. Here is what I'd suggest. Fully disconnect both of them, and remove them from the rig. Then open the covers (via the 4 #0 phillips head scres on the bottom) and spray them with wd-40. Allow the wd-40 to set for about 15 seconds, and then blow it out with compressed air. Most people dont know that wd-40 is one of the "trails" greatest saviors. It cleans, lubricates, loosens, AND it repels water (thus the WD in WD 40. It stands for Water Displacement). Do that two or three times, and then let dry over night. If it isn't working in the morning, then post back up and we'll walk you through the diagnostic process. |
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08-11-2009, 04:23 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California
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It sounds like to me its game over. Never heard of dunking a ESC in water that is not waterproof and it survives. Interested to see if what soundcolor says will work. But I have high doubts, but hopefull  |
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08-11-2009, 05:22 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Reno, Nv
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You could always try putting the esc in a box of rice. Draws all of the water out. Worked for my cellphone after i put it in the washing machine.
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08-11-2009, 05:24 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: shreveport
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turns out that by the time i got done looking for my lost driveshaft in the yard the reverse works again. thanks for the help
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08-11-2009, 07:14 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The BoomBoom room
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I'd still try soundcolor's idea. If water didn't kill it,the minerals left behind & possible corrosion most llikely will:?
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08-11-2009, 07:40 PM
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x2 it's worth the time to do that and droppin a unexpected 50 to 100 bucks on a new esc would suck! do the receiver while yer at it! | |
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08-11-2009, 11:36 PM
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sounds good. ill do that while im out of commision waiting on my new lockers to come in. thanks again for the help. |
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