43TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONCAR IS HARD TOCONTROL• Weak transmitter and/or receiver batteries• Low reception from radio antennas• Servo linkages not adjusted properly• Recharge or replace batteries• Fully extend transmitter and receiver antennas• Move servo to neutral then re-adjust linkage(s)STEERING DOES NOTWORK PROPERLY• Weak transmitter and/or receiver batteries• Bent linkages or driveshafts• Loose steering components• Drivetrain damage• Recharge or replace batteries• Check tightness of steering components and tighten if necessary• Replace damaged partsHANDLING PROBLEMS• Shocks are not working properly• Suspension is binding• Improper tires• Rebuild the shocks and replace worn or broken parts• Make sure suspension moves freely. Replace worn or broken parts• Use different tiresSTEERING FEELSSLUGGISH OR VAGUE• Suspension is binding• Damaged steering servo• Make sure suspension moves freely, and replace worn or broken parts• Check the steering servo for damage and wear, and replace/repair if necessaryTHE CAR DOES NOTDRIVE STRAIGHT• Suspension is binding• Steering trim is off-center• Wheels are loose• Damaged steering servo• Make sure suspension moves freely, and replace worn or broken parts• Adjust steering trim until car drives straight• Check the make sure the wheel nuts are properly tightened• Check the steering servo for damage and wear, and replace/repair if necessary