yetti831

Hi Guys,

I thought I blew out my tail motor, and luckily I had ordered one for just this reason. Well, I put a new one on and still no tail motor. I was flying when the tail just quit, which sent me spinning back down to the ground. Thankfully I landed on the skids. There was a distinctive burning smell, but I just assumed it was the tail motor.

Is it my esc, my 3 in 1? Can I get this replaced by Heli Max? Thanks!

ilikethatsite

Have you tried hooking a small battery directly to the motor to see if it turns to confirm it is the motor or confirming that the new motor is good? The distinct smell is one of a burned up motor. Not likely anything else burnt up unless it was in a crash or a lot of resistance, but it is possible.

yetti831

Hi,

Just ran a battery to the tail motor. It works. Must be the esc, then, right? Wondering if I can call Esky and get a new one. . .

ilikethatsite

I would turn then to the ESC as well after you make sure all your connections are tight. I would be shocked if Helimax gave you a replacement but I guess it is worth a try

keng8404

Have you removed the 3 in 1 to look at it? Same thing happened on my CPV3 turned out to be the 3 in 1, it was obviously burnt in one corner.

yetti831

Yep. I removed the 3 in 1. One corner was burnt to hell. Called up customer support (guy I spoke with was very abrupt and rude, but seemed knowledgeable. ). I am sending in the 3 in 1 and they will likely send me a new once since it has a 90 day warranty.