Bad Speed Controller on LNC?

[GrimJeeper91]

So I was out playing with my Night Crawler today and out of the blue the throttle starts malfunctioning. I have no throttle control in forward or reverse until I'm at 100%. Anything less and the NC just jiggles. I can see the motor trying to do something but it doesn't have the power to even move. That is until the throttle reaches full and then it goes just fine. I checked the driveline and it spins freely (no binding). I'm guessing that I lost my speed controller. Do these symptoms seem like a speed controller issue?

The NC is only a month old and has about 6 hours of run time with a 6 cell nimh battery.

Thanks in advance...
Terry

[ghtpdm5]

open the case and check the wires heading up to the receiver, mine burnt the signal wire off and did similar. either that or email horizon hobby, they'll have a solution for you. they'll probably have you send it in for repair or replacement. not a fan of the controller anyway, so imo, may be time to think about upgrading.

[GrimJeeper91]

I called Horizon and they said is sounded like a problem with the speed controller. They are sending a replacement at no cost since the rig has so few hours on it. My first call and happy with the customer service. Hopefully this takes care of the problem.

[ghtpdm5]

hope so too

[BJoe]

That sounds normal for Horizon, they're one of the best hobby companies to deal with wne it comes to warranty related issues, good luck with the new one!

[norcallump]

I had same issue with my esc. Imm have to call horizon as well