lewlew Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hello everyone, i have not long bought an ftx vantage and i am coming across problems that i dont know how to fix.. i was driving the car and hit a curb, the car then cut out. i turned it all off and back on again to try and solve the issue however when the car comes back on there is no steering?! i dont know what to do to fix it! i know the steering works because i can change the trim with the remote and it moves, but it just doesnt turn when i try to... i really need help with this! please let me know, thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Maybe the servo is damaged,try swapping to the throttle servo on the stearing channel,& see if it works ok,if so prob your servo for stearing had it. Goldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 A dead steering servo is likely...welcome to the world of hard knocks and financial outlay! If the servo functions when tested, time to check all front end components - could be a bent tie rod or steering Ackerman arm... No biggie, it happens.... I managed to kill two fifth scale servos in two consecutive bashes...lol I would hesitate replacing like for like if the servo has expired, as there are plenty of better quality, budget servos for a similar price...just check out MS website and see the goodies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 would you recommend any servos instead of a like for like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyperNoob Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) I had the same issue with my Hyper exactly the same with the trim working but not the steering but mine had not had a bash....I had just changed the battery tray...found out I had a dodgy on off switch, changed it and mine worked fine again after that...not saying that's your issue I am certainly no pro just a newbie but it worked for me....my moto "start at the cheapest parts first" :-) Edited March 29, 2014 by HyperNoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Same thing happened to me (im sure for many reasons it can happen) but my issue was a dodgy receiver it allowed me to trim it and stuff but nothing from steering inputs. Best test as above change a servo or remove the servo horn and turn the wheels left and right and feel for binding in the steering mech. If thats all smooth try another servo just plugged into the receiver no need to install to car for bench test. Most likly youve stripped a gear from the impact are vantage servo savers known to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 any recommendations for the new servo instead of getting the same one again ?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-es092-digital-std-waterproof-metal-geared-servo/rc-car-products/378613 Or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/power-hd-metal-geared-servo/rc-car-products/35545 Or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/alturn-usa-high-performance-race-servo-high-torque-/rc-car-products/359784 My suggestions anyway... I use both the alturn and power HD and like them, although they aren't waterproof (not an issue for me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadJFly Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ive had the high speed alturn one for a while, and I'm pleased with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 thanks a lot for the help guys, i will get these ordered and keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 hey guys! i have put the new servo in the car and i am still having the same problems as i was before ! the servo will only steer if i change the trim on the controller not with the actually steering wheel. i really dont know what else i can do, i tried changing the ports that it went into but they do the same things too. any ideas as to what i can try next to solve my issues ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste001 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Try swapping channels on controller ? Make sure that all works and that none of the steering arms are bent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey29 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It might be a bad connection in the receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 You haven't turned down the end points by accident have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 not that i know of no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnestah Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) I'm guessing it all turns ok once Un-buckled from the servo? + you have new servo, No bad thing as there better than stock and now you have a spare. Power supply presumably is good. So if all your tx duel rates and trim settings etc are good, than it can only be your rx giving you issues. If you have another tx/rx that works. Swap them over and see what happens. Edit...sorry reading back through it looks like you don't have spare tx/rx. I must have been remembering a different thread. What tx/rx do you have? Edited April 18, 2014 by barnestah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipwell Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 sounds just like what would happen if your end points have been turned all the way down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 i really have no idea about 'end points' im on the verge of just selling it if im honest! i just dont know what im doing here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmini Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Don't give up. You will figure it out in the end. Where abouts are you, maybe someone would be able to assist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubberz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 i really have no idea about 'end points' im on the verge of just selling it if im honest! i just dont know what im doing here Post a pic of you transmitter. Then we can guide you dude [emoji109] Sent from my HTC one using my thumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewlew Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 etronix sport esr1 i cant post a picture because it says im not allowed for some reason, but thats the transmitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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