Strange receiver and ESC behavior

[xplan303ex]

Ok folks. Need some help. Something weird started happening to my TRX-4. When I plug in the battery the receiver box turns on even if the ESC is off (not sure if this is normal, never noticed before) and the steering servo starts getting a signal (you can hear it humming), again the ESC is off. I turn the ESC on and it seems ok, car moves and steers in all directions, but I noticed when I steer left or right there's a lot of signal bleed (or something of the sort) that makes the diff lock mini servos jiggle constantly. I turn the ESC off and the transmitter off and the receiver stays on and the steering servo keeps humming until I unplug the battery. Thoughts? All parts are stock. Thanks in advance!

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[brimdogg]

Originally Posted by xplan303ex

Ok folks. Need some help. Something weird started happening to my TRX-4. When I plug in the battery the receiver box turns on even if the ESC is off (not sure if this is normal, never noticed before) and the steering servo starts getting a signal (you can hear it humming), again the ESC is off. I turn the ESC on and it seems ok, car moves and steers in all directions, but I noticed when I steer left or right there's a lot of signal bleed (or something of the sort) that makes the diff lock mini servos jiggle constantly. I turn the ESC off and the transmitter off and the receiver stays on and the steering servo keeps humming until I unplug the battery. Thoughts? All parts are stock. Thanks in advance!

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Still stock electronics?

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[xplan303ex]

Originally Posted by brimdogg

Still stock electronics?

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Everything is stock, yes.

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[brimdogg]

Ok, I'd bet the ESC is on its way out.
Sounds like the BEC is giving power when it shouldn't.

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[xplan303ex]

Originally Posted by brimdogg

Ok, I'd bet the ESC is on its way out.
Sounds like the BEC is giving power when it shouldn't.

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Thanks! I should be able to upgrade the ESC only correct? Any recommendations? I don't do much competition or anything of the sort. Just drive around for fun.

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[brimdogg]

Originally Posted by xplan303ex

Thanks! I should be able to upgrade the ESC only correct? Any recommendations? I don't do much competition or anything of the sort. Just drive around for fun.

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Yeah you can change the ESC. A good upgrade is the Hobbywing 1080. Usually about $40 most places.

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