T Maxx won't fire
09-01-2008, 08:45 PM
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T Maxx won't fire
I used a trickle charger to charge the starter and it shows full charge. When trying to start my truck, the engine seems to turn over only once or twice without starting. Engine is not flooded, batter seems fully started. Is there a way to test the electric engine that starts the T Maxx? Do you think that could be the problem?
09-01-2008, 09:52 PM
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RE: T Maxx won't fire
Your ez-start battery is not fully charging. I understand that your charger is saying it's charged but I believe that it is not. You can try checking all the connections, heating the head and loosening the glow plug before trying to start it but my bet is still for an undercharged battery.
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RE: T Maxx won't fire
The traxxas starter will turn over the motor for two to three minutes fully charged, new or not.
Either your battery is shot or you are getting a false charge.
What charger are you using?
Either your battery is shot or you are getting a false charge.
What charger are you using?
09-01-2008, 10:13 PM
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Your ez-start battery is not fully charging. I understand that your charger is saying it's charged but I believe that it is not. You can try checking all the connections, heating the head and loosening the glow plug before trying to start it but my bet is still for an undercharged battery.
Your ez-start battery is not fully charging. I understand that your charger is saying it's charged but I believe that it is not. You can try checking all the connections, heating the head and loosening the glow plug before trying to start it but my bet is still for an undercharged battery.
09-03-2008, 07:55 PM
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RE: T Maxx won't fire
You guys are all 100% right. I'm not sure why it's any different when I plugged it into my outlet at home and hit start. I use an onyx 200 charger. When I saw that you all questioned the charger, I tried it on a different outlet and it worked fine. Thanks for your help!
