{"id":5324,"date":"2024-03-09T07:50:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T06:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=5324"},"modified":"2024-03-09T08:29:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T07:29:04","slug":"why-is-my-rc-car-blinking-red","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/why-is-my-rc-car-blinking-red\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Reasons Why RC Car Blinks Red (And Fixes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Red light blinking on the RC car, and the steering\u2013working, but the throttle not working, sounds familiar? Then you\u2019ve landed at the right place. In this guide, we\u2019ll explain in detail why an RC Car blinks red, and how you can fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, if your RC car is blinking red, the problem could lie in the ESC or receiver. Some simple process of elimination checks will help you determine the cause and resolve the problem. Most flashing red lights can be resolved by checking some settings or recalibrating the ESC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s get into the details about what each of the blinking red lights mean, why they occur, and what you can do to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who just got into the hobby, the ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is a small circuit board that controls the speed of the electric motor powering the RC car. It is typically located in the RC car\u2019s body or chassis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The size and shape can vary depending on the manufacturer and the power requirements of the RC car. Still, it’s generally a blue-colored rectangular-shaped bar, often with brightly colored wires extending from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The receiver box or the radio tray consists of the radio receiver receiving the throttle and steering commands from the transmitter (the controller you hold in your hands).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a Traxxas RC car and it’s receiver is not working, then check out this guide to learn all the causes and solutions: How To Fix A Traxxas Receiver That Doesn’t Work Properly<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The red blinking light can indicate different things based on where it is blinking and how it is blinking. Here\u2019s a chart showing the meaning of different red blinking lights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not sure whether your RC car’s ESC has burned out, be sure to check out this guide which goes in detail about why RC motors and ESCs burn up<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere Does The Red Light Blink In Your RC Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Does The Red Blinking Light Indicate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Red Blinking Type:<\/strong><\/td> What It Means:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Fast Blinking Flashing Red Light In Receiver Box\/Radio Tray<\/td> The Throttle trim on your controller is not set properly. Rotate the knob while keeping your RC car on, and keep turning the knob gradually until you see no more red light blinking.<\/td><\/tr> Red And Green Light Flashing One After The Other (Or Slow Red Light Blinking) In ESC<\/td> It indicates a low voltage detection issue. Either replace the NiMH battery with a LiPo battery. Or reset\/recalibrate the ESC.<\/td><\/tr> Very Fast Blinking Red Light Without Losing Throttle or Steering Power<\/td> It indicates a loose connection in the wires that connect to the ESC. Remove them and re-insert them properly (tighten if necessary.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Common Reasons Why Red Light Blinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why Is My ESC Blinking Red?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n