thank you torpedochief, i had a look at the rx crystal in the tank and i found that it wasnt in properly, so i gave it a push and, hey presto it works!
also, first i took the controller crystal out and now the red light on the controller wont light up. and my mate had some spare plastic exhaust covers so i wont have to send it back! yay!
and what do you think of elmod? is it easy to install?<br type="_moz"/>