motor or esc problem???

[mikie]

New to electric ihave a pz f4u got about 10 flites on it but last one it was running great then it just quit ? i advance the throttle and motor just jetters??
newbe

[stuart]

start search with the 3 wires from esc to motor...sounds like a loose connection. one more thing........welcome to wattflyer mike. this is a a hobby of many things that can go wrong and probably will. my tranmitter of 4 years just went on the fritz today pretty much squashing any flying till my new module arrives from hk[china]. it's the first time i'v ever paid for "ems" shipping....thats how much i want to get back to flying...lol.

[Fishbonez]

Agreed with the above post.
Check to make sure solder connections are good. Even the slightest fraye is enough to cause that problem

[CHELLIE]

disconnect the 3 wires from the motor and esc, use a volt ohm meter and check for equal continuity on the motors 3 wires, testing 2 wires at a time, there should not be any continuity from the motor wires to the motor metal case, pull on all the connectors on the esc and motor, sometimes a wire will break inside the plastic wire covering at the connectors, hope that helps, Chellie

you can get a cheapy volt ohm meter at Harbor freight tools for about $5.00 if your in the USA

[mikie]

Thanks for the info loose connection works great now. I can see I got alot to learn great site

[Fishbonez]

Glad you were able to find the problem. I beleive we all have alot to learn that is what makes the forumns so great. Just a mass welth of knowledge in one itty bitty box :-)