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02-16-2008 | 07:00 PM
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I need help
I purchased a Exceed truck and I put the gas in it and when I turn it on it just runs faster and faster I have know control of the car, all the lights is working on the remote, but I can't turn the wheels or slow the car. Can someone tell me exactly what I'm doing wrong.
02-16-2008 | 08:04 PM
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RE: I need help
Yes - the car and the transmitter (controller) both take batteries. The car might have come with a small battery pack and charger (or it may take AA batteries), and the transmitter likely takes 8 AA batteries. There's going to be a power switch on the car and when it's on (and the transmitter is on) you should be able to turn the wheels on the car using the transmitter when the engine is not running.
02-16-2008 | 09:25 PM
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Yes, inlike an ordinary car, it is unable to produce its own power to work the reciever or servos, you should find a little AA battery holder on the car somwhere, put 4 fully charged/ barnd new aa batterys into it. Then try and see if it works, then report back.
02-17-2008 | 12:07 AM
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RE: I need help
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
02-17-2008 | 12:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
edit: here is a very nice guide and FAQ on how to maintain your engine.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
be sure to read it, every beginner should know. it is VERY helpful
02-17-2008 | 12:41 PM
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RE: I need help
ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
02-17-2008 | 03:24 PM
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RE: I need help
read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help. 
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important
02-17-2008 | 03:55 PM
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RE: I need help
ORIGINAL: adam-69
read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help.
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important
read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help.
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important
Well I ran it for awhile but with know major speed because I'm new to this, what should I do other than what I did?
02-17-2008 | 04:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: Codeblack
you have to tune the engine so that when then engine is idling and the car does not move.. use the idle needle on the engine to tune the idling rpm (read car manual throughly if you have one). if that is not done you can really wear down your clutch shoes as well as your break pads if you have them. my plastic clutch melted when i messed up in this department.
edit: here is a very nice guide and FAQ on how to maintain your engine.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
be sure to read it, every beginner should know. it is VERY helpful
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Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.
And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
edit: here is a very nice guide and FAQ on how to maintain your engine.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
be sure to read it, every beginner should know. it is VERY helpful
Thanks this is everything I need......you da man!!
02-17-2008 | 04:06 PM
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RE: I need help
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Sorry guy's but this is my first time having one of these, are you telling me that the actual car take batteries?
Sorry guy's but this is my first time having one of these, are you telling me that the actual car take batteries?
02-17-2008 | 05:29 PM
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RE: I need help
ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY
Well I ran it for awhile but with know major speed because I'm new to this, what should I do other than what I did?
ORIGINAL: adam-69
read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help.
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important
read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help.
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important
Well I ran it for awhile but with know major speed because I'm new to this, what should I do other than what I did?
