Blinking Red Light (or Blinking Red and Green) on Traxxas XL-5 or VXL-3s Speed Control (ESC)

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Жыл бұрын

If you power on your Traxxas vehicle and the light on the electronic speed control blinks red or red and green, low voltage detection is likely enabled and causing the issue. Follow these steps to disable low voltage detection and restore normal operation.
In this video we also show you how to calibrate your esc and how to change between the 3 modes available on this electronic speed control which are:
Sport (Default) 100% Forwards, Brake and Reverse
Race 100% Forwards and Brake Only. No Reverse
Training 50% Forwards, Brake and 50% Reverse
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@ryand4786 10 ай бұрын

Awesome !!! My car was working but it was full throttle forward or reverse . Not sure why, but it was undriveable . After doing as you said, the car now has modulation, the throttle is proportional, thank you very much !!

@user-qi8me9gi1u Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the assistance. Nice to know someone out there knows what they ate doing on Traxxas cars and controllers !!!

@phantomdoodle7594 11 ай бұрын

Oh my, you just saved my afternoon! I realize this was 10 months ago... but I was standing out with the tailgate open, two very new Traxxas vehicles ready to roll, and I'm wanting to try out our new NiMH batteries (after having LiPo's in)... and a 7 year old who can't understand what the hold up is. "Come on Dad!" Well, this video saved my behind. Cheers to you and thanks again!

@passionateaboutrc 11 ай бұрын

Your welcome I’m glad the video helped you. Thanks for stopping by.

@maxlemay7182 6 ай бұрын

😢

@curthanke7236 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - you saved the day for a very excited little kiddo (and his very frustrated dad). Much appreciated!!!

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. So glad this helped you both out :) thanks for taking the time to leave a message. I appreciate it.

@kevinejohnsonjr.4009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. After panicking you helped me get my Bigfoot monster truck up and running the first night I had it.

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Awesome I’m so glad this video is helping people learn about the esc in the cars. Thanks for taking the time to leave a message I appreciate it.

@RichardNaylor-ux1wx Ай бұрын

Thank you so much this helped like a charm

@thomgriff4842 Ай бұрын

Saved me from frustration good video

@kprovincial Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!! You saved us, thought our car was broken!

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

No problems. I’m glad to of helped. Enjoy.

@Envixty14 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I freaked out thought I broke it first day after Christmas lol❤

@jorgeagr8892 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por el tutorial me funciono para volver a configurar mi RC, no sabia que hacer porque no podía hacerlo funcionar y gracias a este tutorial volvió a funcionar mi RC

@luismora441 11 ай бұрын

Hola , acabó de comprar uno pero soy nuevo en esto , cuando quiero ensenderlo me sale una luz verde parpadeando y no se mueven las llantas ni nada

@wolverineg1795 Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you sooooo much!! This saved me a trip to the store

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Your welcome I’m glad this video is helping.

@jamesiebabie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, you helped me out, as a newbie.

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

No problems it’s great to know this video is working and helping new customers. Thanks for stopping by.

@m9740 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, you saved our day, have a great one amigo!

@UpInSmoke_420 3 ай бұрын

Awesome it worked perfectly, thanks man.

@drytoast45 Жыл бұрын

Hello. The car has beeped atleast 6 times and the light is still flashing red and green. We have followed all of your instructions perfectly.

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

It may be worth trying your local traxxas reseller to check the battery voltage and everything.

@enriquevaldovinos8775 3 ай бұрын

That helped me to much the story I got it from would not help me at all and a big thanks to you now I car have fun 😊😊

@passionateaboutrc 3 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@stephenmoore-jb5cs Жыл бұрын

Thanks great help

@dabrendorfer 7 ай бұрын

You saved the day! Thank you!!

@passionateaboutrc 7 ай бұрын

Your welcome. Have a great holiday.

@Peoplermarons 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this awesome video! You solved my problem. I was pulling my hair out.... Thanks again for a very informational video!

@passionateaboutrc 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for stopping by. Im glad this video was able to help you out. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a message. I appreciate it.

@leonardarnold318 7 ай бұрын

Nice one Cyril I just bought the new ultimate 4x4 slash and found your vid most informative 👍🏻 merry xmas

@franklarock6902 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you made my day

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Your welcome glad to help.

@alanvazquezfernandez8612 Жыл бұрын

bua que triuunfada este video al fin el variador de mi trx4 funcionando

@kohlrudd6598 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this was very helpful

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

No problems thanks for stopping by I appreciate it.

@israelguerra4600 2 ай бұрын

Good video

@connergrady1356 Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuuu

@greenie43 3 ай бұрын

Informative video! 😎👍

@passionateaboutrc 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@markofthedevil845 Жыл бұрын

You deserve this sub

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much appreciate it.

@HumbertoGM Жыл бұрын

Excelente obrigado

@ronsindric4241 Жыл бұрын

Thank you; very helpful. Wish that TRAXXAS would add a CYCLE NiNH option to its' vehicles though.

@user-nu7du9fb9v 7 ай бұрын

It work my esc was flashing for a moth

@Riflez0ne Жыл бұрын

You're the man. Thanks

@basquechutaz1979 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mjones2305 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes the esc needs to be reset and rebinded to the radio. To do this remove the rubber cover on the top of the receiver. Inside is a 'set' button. Push down the set button inside receiver while you power on the esc while also pushing down 'set' button on top of the radio. The radio and car should be binded again.

@friendsgamingRP2134fgrc 8 ай бұрын

THANK U BTO UR A LEGEND

@passionateaboutrc 8 ай бұрын

Thanks I’m glad I can help. Thanks for stopping by to leave a message. I appreciate it.

@friendsgamingRP2134fgrc 8 ай бұрын

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@JavierRodriguez-oy6vc 11 ай бұрын

Good fucken video man worked good for me again make sure it’s not on the ground when doing this if so make sure it’s a big area btw started it in my small room it went flying 😂 once again keep rocking good video man

@passionateaboutrc 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it.

@lincolndukes20 Жыл бұрын

I’m stuck with a nimh and after the first red blink where you have to pull the full throttle the car doesn’t flash for the full break

@benarmstrong3088 Жыл бұрын

Same

@nolansites3864 Жыл бұрын

The final step for the lipo where you hold the brake and the easy set till it beeps it’s goes back the blinking red and green

@rickslone8180 Жыл бұрын

Great video! We are newbies have a Stampede that had an 8.4 3000mah NIMH batt in it I bought a 5000mah LIPO as an upgrade but realized its a 11.1v. should it work? We were unable to switch the ESC to ON for LIPO. Thanks in advance !

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, thanks very much. If you have the brushed car with the xl-5 esc then the esc will only be good up to 2s lipo. The 11.1v is a 3s lipo so I wouldn’t recommend plugging that into the xl-5 esc. There is a xl-5 hv esc in the crawlers like the defender and the bronco which is a 3s esc which you can use the 3s battery. Hope that helps.

@toyfan2812 Жыл бұрын

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@matthewmecheski1512 Жыл бұрын

After the 2 red blinks, when I hold in reverse, I don’t get any other lights that pop up. I’ve tried holding the ecu but nothing happens still

@gb25jr 3 ай бұрын

I have trx4 blazer a hobbywing 1080 g2 and im having a flashing red light on that and a solid red on the tqi reciever. Steering only..no throttle. Reciever wont bind. PLEASE HELP!

@MisterBrownJack 7 ай бұрын

With my Traxxas Slash, I am using a lipo 3S batrery that we gotten for it but once its powerd on, it still has the same issue. I was wondering if you would have any advice on what I could do?

@passionateaboutrc 7 ай бұрын

If it’s an XL-5 then you can only use a 2s battery.

@MisterBrownJack 7 ай бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc Ah ok then, that makes alot more sense now, thank you for the help 👍

@jobinantonyvaliakoickal4532 4 ай бұрын

Bro can u help after resting first time when I let go of the button it goes back to same blinking @passionate about rc

@clumsv3764 2 ай бұрын

I had the same issue (CAN steer CANT move) I did what you did at 4:54 and it worked but only for less than a minute. I was very happy in that time span but now I’m not. I have the battery pack that is shown in the video but my question is do I need to get the LIPO battery for it to work?

@passionateaboutrc 2 ай бұрын

Hi, It should work with the NiMh battery supplied. Just make sure it's turning on with a Red light for the NiMh mode on. Maybe your battery run flat after that? So make sure your battery is also fully charged both the NiMh in the car and also the AAs so pop some new fresh AA in the transmitter. Hope that helps a bit more.

@shockwavegaming1065 Жыл бұрын

I have lipo battery and it shows red and when i try to mive forward led goes off. Turning still works

@mattman213 3 ай бұрын

Did you ever sort it out?

@JamesLee-bv4so Жыл бұрын

On xL5 flashes green only what does that mean

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Try recalibrating the esc. Think the throttle trim might be off.

@cruzinthruspace 4 ай бұрын

3:05 does this work on reverse as well Like from nimh >>>>lipo Lipo

@juelhughes7709 Жыл бұрын

I have a traxxas slash with a 3s lipo. The car was running fine for about 15 minutes, then stopped. The light on the vxl-3s is blinking red in order of 1 blink, 2 blink, then 3 blinks. Does not respond to pushing the button, nor does unplugging the battery and plugging it back in help anything. Any suggestions? I would appreciate it, thank you

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Hi Juel I think it sounds like the switch may have got stuck. It sounds like it’s on its programming between its 3 modes when you hold the button down when turning on it goes through that sequence your meant to be able to release the button at the relevant flash for the mode you want to put the esc into. Did it get really dirty? First try your local traxxas reseller and see what they suggest as it may be covered under the warranty if it’s new. Hope that helps.

@juelhughes7709 Жыл бұрын

@Passionate About RC it was only in a church parking lot with minimal dirt/snow. Stayed clean, I'm going to take it into the deal and see what they can do. I think you're right because it will power up as soon as I plug the battery in without hitting the button. Although jiggling the button or cleaning it to free it up has done nothing so far. Thank you for your response!

@craggzy2007 Жыл бұрын

Hi wondering if you can help me, mine has lipo and is brand new but is doing the flashing red and green light and it steers but dosent do the accelerate like yours!

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

It is suggesting you have to low voltage in the battery so I would check the voltage there first. I would reset everything back to factory settings using the full version of the manual from the car you have and check everything is plugged in correctly to the receiver and make sure you're using Traxxas id batteries and not using any adapters from the battery to the esc so your getting the proper current as intended. Also make sure your batteries are all fully charged and not at fault. (Voltage Check) Make sure the battery is the correct voltage for the esc too. If you're not sure how to do all that I would get down to your local Traxxas reseller as they should be able to make sure everything it set up correctly and give you advice. After that it's fault finding. Motor, Esc, Receiver, Transmitter, Battery. Hope that helps a little. Start with the lipo battery voltage.

@craggzy2007 Жыл бұрын

@Passionate About RC thanks for the reply..... turns out the shop sold me a bundle so the fiesta rally, 2 batteries and charger but they sent me the 3s batteries but it needs 2s..... something to do with over powered 🤣 total nightmare as its what the store suggested, I now have to send batteries back at my expense and take a hit on refund as I charged batteries to see if they where working in the car! Not happy but at least the refund just about covers the new batteries!! Take 2 tomorrow when new batteries arrive

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah the xl-5 only goes up to 2s power on lipo. Sorry the shop haven’t been able to advise correctly on this. That definitely wouldn’t of happened at my shop when it was open lol. Hope it gets sorted quickly for you as it’s a cool car that rally and it will be great running on the 2s pack.

@craggzy2007 Жыл бұрын

@Passionate About RC I have seen videos on here of someone with it with brushless and hop-ups and it's so fast! Thinking thats a project for the new year! Turn it into a bit of a monster 🤣

@alphaghost6002 11 ай бұрын

mine doesn’t blink i have a stampede vxl brushless and recently the light stopped working is the motor done for?

@passionateaboutrc 11 ай бұрын

Hard to guess but I would see if you can pop into a local traxxas dealer if you have one to try and diagnose what’s causing it.

@yeyolara6259 7 ай бұрын

Question : what happens if you plug in a LiPo battery when ESC is set to NIMH battery

@passionateaboutrc 7 ай бұрын

You will likely run the battery flat beyond where it should as there is a minimum voltage they need in each cell to stay good. So best not to do that.

@BlkK1ng Жыл бұрын

What kind of tires? Is that a rustler,

@duffyrides Жыл бұрын

Our Slash ESC is showing a green light and will steer but is not going forward or backward. It’s on 2S Lipo . I tried resetting the ESC like in the video but still have the problem. Think its the motor?

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure it’s going to be a matter of fault finding now so testing various parts until you find the fault. Probably start with the motor though.

@duffyrides Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc do you have a recommendation for motor replacement ? I considered going with the brushless setup but am not opposed to staying stock and trying a different brand motor. Thanks again for your help !

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

I always suggest replace the stock parts in general.

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Should be able to pick up a replacement traxxas motor in any traxxas reseller store.

@duffyrides Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc yes but I was wondering if you had any suggestions for a better motor ? But staying brushed.

@luismora441 11 ай бұрын

I just brought one and when I press the switch on a green light comes on flashing and nothing works

@williamstrong6764 10 ай бұрын

What model traxxas is this?

@fazeboyt118 Жыл бұрын

I have the traxxas slash ford raptor and my xl5 only flash’s red once and doesn’t do anything after what would I do

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

If your sure your following the video and it’s not doing what it should I’d seek assistance at your nearest traxxas dealer. You may need to replace it.

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Double check your receiver is paired to your transmitter as well and that the esc is plugged into the correct port on the receiver. You can download the manual which shows you all that information. Here is our video link to repair the transmitter to the receiver: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ha6nn9iml5bbZYU.html and here is the link for the full version of the manual: traxxas.com/sites/default/files/58094-1-OM-EN-R02.pdf

@ironj100 6 ай бұрын

So I have a trx4 K5 Sunset Blazer. I recallabrated it but I didn’t hear beeps at the end, When it starts now it’s not blinking green and it red light. BUT IT DRAINS THE BATTERY FAST. When going to use it. But I don’t know if it is the battery. Traxxas NIMH 3000 B. I changed the battery but I didn’t use it Right way.

@passionateaboutrc 6 ай бұрын

The ni mh battery doesn’t last as long as a lipo so I may just be the time you will get. Also you should charge a ni mh just before you want to use it and just be before you pack it away for a while then recharge just be fore you use it again to make sure it’s fully full every time you run or it will be half empty as they effectively leak some charge over time on their own even without being connected or used. Hope that helps.

@passionateaboutrc 6 ай бұрын

Maybe also do another recalibration just to make sure it’s done properly.

@ironj100 6 ай бұрын

Hey man thanks. I hope it’s not the battery. I did have a Traxxas 4200 NIMH battery and it went bad. Sucks there no 2 or 3 party batteries with the new Traxxas Connecters.

@passionateaboutrc 6 ай бұрын

No problems yeah the 3000 is less capacity than the 4200 so it will run for a shorter time. 2s lipo would be ideal.

@marcoherrera5075 Жыл бұрын

After using mine for a short time. The esc turns off conpletely and the receiver flashes red fast. What coould it be causing that? Also when i plug in the battery both the receiver and esc turn on red, when i turn the controller on the esc turns solid red and the receiver green, it works normally but after a short time it happens again, It wont move

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

I’d try always turning on the transmitter first then plug the battery in and turn on the esc. I would also rebind the transmitter and recalibrate the esc. And make sure you have nice new and good quality batteries in the transmitter.

@marcoherrera5075 Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc ill try doing that, but why is it that when i plug in the battery, the receiver and the esc turn on automaticly whitout pressing the on button on the esc?

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

That shouldn’t do that so I would suggest having it looked at at your nearest traxxas reseller or contacting traxxas directly for some guidance. If it’s new have your purchase receipts handy too it may be covered under warranty if it’s faulty.

@marcoherrera5075 Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc yeah thats what my brother said, maybe thats why its acting all wierd. Im gonna have to take it to a hobby shop. Thanks for responding have an awesome day...

@nuketown2321 Жыл бұрын

Mine keeps going back to blinking red and green after the whole process?? it beeps and everything?

@santiagogomez186 Жыл бұрын

Same with mine. I have a lipo and I’ve tried everything and it still blinks red and green

@miiles5.0 Жыл бұрын

Ever figure it out?

@nuketown2321 Жыл бұрын

@@miiles5.0 My dad did but since this was a while ago I cant remember how

@Shamil_Hina Жыл бұрын

Hi thare I have just upgraded from a nimh battery to a lipo one and when I come to connect and turn it on it starts blinking red and green I tryed holding it down for 10 sec it dose the sound but continues to flash the red and green plz help me 🙏

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Hi the first thing to check is the lipo battery and the voltage in each cell. The esc is still detecting a low voltage by the sound of it. Also make sure your using the correct lipo battery. If you have the XL-5 ESC you can only use a 2s LiPo.

@Shamil_Hina Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc I have a 3s battery with a xl5 so thare is no why of making that work

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

@@Shamil_Hina No the XL-5 only supports up to a 2s lipo battery. Only the XL-5 HV supports up to a 3s lipo.

@Shamil_Hina Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc ok thx I guess I will just return the 3s and get a 2s

@overcomecross9843 Жыл бұрын

I have a full charged lipo but the lights still flashing

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

What lipo are you using?

@chicho2238 Жыл бұрын

I have a lipo battery in and its flashing red and green and won’t go

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Is it a 2s or 3s battery?

@ashtonennis704 Жыл бұрын

i also have a lipo battery with a flashing red and green light. it’s a 3s battery. steering but no throttle.

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

@@ashtonennis704 the xl-5 is up to a 2s battery only so the voltage is to high if your trying to use a 3s.

@Numbersactor 6 ай бұрын

Mine still turns but won’t go forward or bacj😊

@passionateaboutrc 6 ай бұрын

Hope the video helps you get back on the road.

@passionateaboutrc 6 ай бұрын

If the esc is definitely set correctly and working and your battery is all good you may need to check the motor and replace that.

@djolyvertwizst Жыл бұрын

still not working even with lipo help please

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Are you using a 2s lipo?

@djolyvertwizst Жыл бұрын

@passionateaboutrc thank you for trying to help just realized my Li-Pos have to much power for the ESC

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

No problems yeah this esc will only work on 2s anything above with be over voltage.

@sandymeister9422 7 ай бұрын

Mine still blinks with a lipo

@passionateaboutrc 7 ай бұрын

Are you using a 2s LiPo if it’s the XL-5 Esc?

@ec7945 Жыл бұрын

Didn't work on mine

@cruzinthruspace 4 ай бұрын

9:20

@JustRCit 5 ай бұрын

Thanx for good hjelp 😀🫵🏻

@Revelation1177 Жыл бұрын

What if i have a lopo an still get the blinking red an green light no throttle but steering

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

What lipo are you using? It needs to be 2s lipo.

@Revelation1177 Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc 2250mah 3s 25c it's a battery I use for my fatshark goggles

@passionateaboutrc Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah that will be an over voltage warning. You will need to get a 2s lipo if your using the xl-5 esc. You can use a 3s lipo on the vxl-3s esc.

@Revelation1177 Жыл бұрын

@@passionateaboutrc thanks bro big help good looking out