i got a steering problem

#1 10-22-2006, 01:46 PM

when driving around on my kitchen floor my xmod wont turn. i looked at everything and its all working properly but when i try to turn it wont turn. some times it will turn and the wheels will git locked in place. can someone please help me with this?

#2 10-22-2006, 03:13 PM

will anyone help me?

#3 10-22-2006, 03:35 PM

Do not bump a thread, you just started this on. Aside from the fact that I'm working at my computer and can regularly monitor this site, most people aren't constantly on. You have to be patient sometimes as some of the users only stop by once a day.

You said it doesn't work on the kitchen floor, does this mean it works on other typs of flooring?

Have you checked the battery in your remote?

If the wheels are getting locked in place, that means something is binding. You might have a piece of dirt or something in the servo.

#4 10-22-2006, 04:26 PM

im srry i can get a little impatient at times.

well the kitchen is the only place we have a hard floor so it is the only place it will run. i cleaned everything and charged all the batteries (i use rechargables for everything) and it still has the same problem. i took it to my local hobby shop and they dont know what is wrong either. im so confused.

keith92 · #5 10-22-2006, 07:02 PM

well how bout a little more ifno. do the wheels turn even alittle bit? can u move them manually? are u sure the rechargables are good? does it move back and fourth?is it an evo or a gen1?

#6 10-22-2006, 07:23 PM

its an evo chassis. i can move the wheels manually with a little wiggling. when i move it manually it does lock up sometimes. it has no problem moving forward and back. the rechargables are good (i just bought new ones). like i said in my first post it does turn sometimes. if u want any more info just tell me what u need. and i will edit this post.

keith92 · #7 10-22-2006, 07:32 PM

heres what i would do, try taking apart the servo case, dont losse anything but check the gears. i once had a pebel get stuck the and could only turn left.if thats not that problem its most likely an electricle problem. so check the gears and look around for any other binding.

#8 10-22-2006, 07:46 PM

ok thanx kenith. i did what u said and checked the servo gears. i also cleaned and regreased them it still has the same problem. if i cant fix it ill probly just buy a new starter kit.

which starter kit should i get? i already have the firebird.
im thinking about a truck, which one should i get?

keith92 · #9 10-22-2006, 07:49 PM

well i cant realy imagine wats wrong with it then.if i were u i would get a mustang i just got one and there my favorite looking car. i wouldnt get a truck...u'v already got an evo car so if u get another one u'll have spare parts.but if u do i think the humer is the best.

#10 10-22-2006, 08:28 PM

Hummers are dumb imo... that body is 4 times heavier than any other.

I would still look into fixing the first one. Are all the servo wires still securely attached to the circuit board?

Have you changed anything in the front of the car from stock?

There could be a problem in the remote, do you have another one to try?

Make sure both your crystals are properly seated.

#11 10-22-2006, 08:29 PM

the wires are soldered on correctly and make a good connection. i tried the controler idea and it does the same thing. i didn't touch the crystals even though i did buy the crystal upgrade. i didn't change anything on the chassis. i have messed with the body, but it does it with out the body on there.

jazz32 what car/truck should i get if i cant fix this problem?

#12 10-22-2006, 08:54 PM

All the trucks are essentially the same, as are the cars.

Personally, I just hate hummers, and that body is trully heavy causing a higher center of gravity (Bad!). For the cars, it's really just personal preference.

You might just have something bad in your car, I'm out of ideas right now.

#13 10-22-2006, 09:05 PM

i just bought a new servo motor cause mine was dead and i though that it being dead was the problem. but the wheels still stick. any ideas?

moddsmann · #14 11-23-2006, 08:50 PM

hummers rock and dont say they dont just becouse there better than a ford and 4life do u got the cell mod on tha car

#15 11-23-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by moddsmann

hummers rock and dont say they dont just becouse there better than a ford and 4life do u got the cell mod on tha car

I said that the body was persoanl preference, as you are stating here--So what are you trying to say here? I can't even understand what's going on here. I know you have been asked to write properly and I would prefer you do so.

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