Trouble with Traxxas Nitro T-Maxx RTR

[Brett]

I just bought a Traxxas Nitro T-Maxx RTR. While doing the break in
process my truck stalled and now it won't start. I have done all the
cleaning it tells me to and done all the steps. My light on my
electric starterdoes not come on for the glow plug. I have taken it
off and cleaned the area real good but it is not working. Does anyone
have any other suggestions?

[MikeF]

you have to determine if the glowplug is bad or the plugs wiring is bodged.
Rule of thumb: If something is wrong, try a new glowplug first.
Pop a new plug in the socket and remember to touch the threads of the plug
to the engine to complete the electrical path. the plug should glow nice &
orange. If no, then work your way through the starter system to figure out
whats loose or burned out.

Bit of additional glowplug advice:
Glowplugs go bad for two reasons...first the filament can break. Engine will
not start, current wont flow through it and it wont glow.
Second, The platinum coating on the wire can wear off. Its the platinum that
makes them work well. Engine will usually start, but idle poorly if at all.
Generally speaking, its easier to 'feel' that your plug is worn out than to
'see' that its worn....they really dont look much different. Sometimes a bad
plug will have a dull, sandblasted look to the coil - but not always.
Its best to keep a couple new plugs handy - sealed in their packaging to
prevent damage or dirt intrusion - and just try one if the engine starts
running funny. If it doesnt help, save the old one for a spare and try to
figure out what else is wrong.


"Brett" <davidjanis5@charter.net> wrote in message
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> I just bought a Traxxas Nitro T-Maxx RTR. While doing the break in
> process my truck stalled and now it won't start. I have done all the
> cleaning it tells me to and done all the steps. My light on my
> electric starterdoes not come on for the glow plug. I have taken it
> off and cleaned the area real good but it is not working. Does anyone
> have any other suggestions?