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Old 06-22-2009, 08:43 PM
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Default Duratrax Thunder Quake help!!

so i got a duratrax thunder quake from my friend and i started it up and it runs wide open so i thought it could be my throttle trim so i just it and restart same thing happens then i get the manual and adjust the idle speed it doesn't help any at all then i started it without turning the recievers or anything on and it idled fine so i turned the reciever and transmitter on and runs wide open again i need help i really want this truck running!
Old 06-22-2009, 08:53 PM
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Default RE: Duratrax Thunder Quake help!!

Welcome to RCU. Try it with th radio on and the truck off. You may have to reverse the throttle switch on ther transmitter to get it to idle position and then full throttle position when it is supposed to be.
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yup that worked! thank you very much
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Great, that's an easy fix.
Old 06-23-2009, 12:48 AM
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Default RE: Duratrax Thunder Quake help!!

but now it's all sluggish i got to tune the engine what a drag i hate this part of running nitro rc's haha
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That's why I sold my TQ and my other nitros haven't turned a wheel for 2-3 years.
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Default RE: Duratrax Thunder Quake help!!

Yeah i give up on my TQ it won't tune right it just starts and idles and turns off when ever i give it any throttle at all...any suggestions??

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