Tony,

Sorry for all the questions. Post a pic of your set up first. It maybe a simple fix.

If I understand you correctly, you have no turret or drive motor controls. Is this correct?

Can you get the engine sound to start?

Check:

-battery is fully charged
-the Y power cable is connected to both the SLU and the ESC.
-power switch is connected to both the SLU and the ESC.

If all else fails, send it back to me, I'll repair it and return it to you.