20 Most Recent Traxxas Slash Questions & Answers

is the steering servo working ? if so you have to set it back to the center then re attach the steering rod. turn the power off to everything and disconnect everything thats connected to the steering servo. then turn your remote on and set the steering trim on the remote back to center, then turn the power on to your car. the servo will automatically set itself to the center position, and then reattach the steering rods to your servo. make sure your tires are pointing straight forward as well when you screw the stuff back onto the servo. should do it. if the servo isnt working just replace it.

call traxxas. they can help.might hold down butn. plug bat in then try to program.

If you use Lipo :
Buy a Lipo buzzer/low voltage alarm and use that instead, that vist only a few $. Attach it on tha balance plug on the battery. When it start making noise/buzz stop driving.

Using NiMH:
When the rc gets really slow - stop driving :-)

Traxxas website has copies of the user manual, parts list & exploded view schematics that you can view, print and/or download. Follow the link below: https://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/stampede-4x4-vxl-tsm?t=support

Electric or fuel

that means quit playing with toys and go to work.

This problem is very common with the traxxas vxl 3-s speed control. If you were previously running it in 70 degrees or above without a cooling fan, hobbytown is correct. If you have a fan, or it is cool outside, try your best to return the speed control for a new one.