John Ramsay Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 My grandson has an Ion that brings him lots of pleasure. However, the controller is acting up. The red led, which flashes when the batteries are getting low, begins to flash a few seconds after new batteries are loaded and the controller then fails. We have tried various different types of battery but the fault remains. Help please!! Thank you in anticipation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 TX battery tabs clean buddy ? hasnt been dropped or got wet or anything? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinniejones Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 check the terminals are not dirty or corroded as that will stop the right amount of voltage getting through if it is the controller buy your grandson a dumborc transmitter and rx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ramsay Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 It is dry, rarely dropped and clean :( Looks like more expense! It's an expensive hobby this one!!!! thanks for the advice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 no worries John if youve tried some duracells and it still doing that put a wanted ad up for a 2 channel tx and rx on here sure someone will have a cheap one knocking about brother pretty easy to fit the rx and setup etc 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 im pretty sure the ion uses a 2 in 1 esc rx combo so the esc would need to be replaced as well 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 have a look at the spares list as the transmitter may be listed as a spare and see if you can buy a new transmitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Frosty Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/maverick-mtx-249-24ghz-2ch-ion-transmitter-1338018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) bit of a gamble, if the esc or rx is faulty or is it the tx controller, either way it looks like it might start getting pricey over the cost of the car 😞 Edited November 23, 2022 by Yrkoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 one thing not mentioned maybe the TX needs re binding to the receiver just a though, if you still have instructions for the model worth a try if it lists how to bind them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyUK Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 21/11/2022 at 12:00, John Ramsay said: My grandson has an Ion that brings him lots of pleasure. However, the controller is acting up. The red led, which flashes when the batteries are getting low, begins to flash a few seconds after new batteries are loaded and the controller then fails. We have tried various different types of battery but the fault remains. Help please!! Thank you in anticipation Just to check, you aren't using rechargeable AA batteries in the controller are you? They (usually) are only 1.2 volts each compared to 1.5v for disposables. The flashing red light is on the controller and not the cars receiver/esc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ramsay Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 Thanks for all the useful replies. I will try to get an alternative made up. Thanks again everybody . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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