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

[@thunderbomb515]

You are the MAN! Bought a used one and knew receiver was no good. Once I installed a new one all I got was red and green lights flashing. Support told me I need a new ESC. Did what you said as a last ditch effort and it worked PERFECTLY! Thank you for saving me money and my mind!

[@passionateaboutrc]

Awesome glad it helped you. Thanks for stopping by to leave a message.

[@thunderbomb515]

@@passionateaboutrc Subscribed as well. Getting back into the hobby because of my 12 year old girl. Only ever ran Tamiya and Traxxas so we are sticking with them for now. Nothing lipo to start. She needs to learn first. I figure I live 49 years without lipo power, so it can wait until her skill level improves.

[@MineCraft-iq3tn]

Thank you brotha just went and bought one like a month ago thought i broke it then found your vid after awhile and now i can actually have fun with it

[@phantomdoodle7594]

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]

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

[@maxlemay7182]

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[@GaryCochran-n3c]

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

[@curthanke7236]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@ads77ifysouzaalves77]

Aa melhor explicação de configuração das funções do esc traxxas, show de bola amigo e obrigado pela aula

[@ryand4786]

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 !!

[@kevinejohnsonjr.4009]

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]

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.

[@drytoast45]

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]

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

[@kprovincial]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@AngryNeighborGarage]

Really helpful, I had the same issue and this worked! Thanks!!

[@passionateaboutrc]

Thanks for stopping by glad it helped you.

[@Chromoking]

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]

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.

[@jorgeagr8892]

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]

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

[@JeffTheCat1]

This helped a lot thanks

[@passionateaboutrc]

Glad it helped. Thanks for stopping by.

[@m9740]

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

[@thomgriff4842]

Saved me from frustration good video

[@wolverineg1795]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

Your welcome I’m glad this video is helping.

[@jamesiebabie]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@Peoplermarons]

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]

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]

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

[@RichardNaylor-ux1wx]

Thank you so much this helped like a charm

[@wesbrash74]

Great information, thanks!

[@UpInSmoke_420]

Awesome it worked perfectly, thanks man.

[@Slick_kicks]

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

[@dabrendorfer]

You saved the day! Thank you!!

[@passionateaboutrc]

Your welcome. Have a great holiday.

[@markofthedevil845]

You deserve this sub

[@passionateaboutrc]

Thanks very much appreciate it.

[@stephenmoore-jb5cs]

Thanks great help

[@franklarock6902]

Thank you so much you made my day

[@passionateaboutrc]

Your welcome glad to help.

[@greenie43]

Informative video! 😎👍

[@passionateaboutrc]

Thanks! 👍

[@enriquevaldovinos8775]

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]

No problem 👍

[@kohlrudd6598]

Thanks this was very helpful

[@passionateaboutrc]

No problems thanks for stopping by I appreciate it.

[@rickslone8180]

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]

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.

[@2wheelpartsguy]

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[@MisterBrownJack]

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]

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

[@MisterBrownJack]

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

[@lincolndukes20]

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]

Same

[@PabloHernandez-uk5gz]

Mines still flashing red and green after doing it correctly , with a 9.6v nimh 5000 mah ??

[@passionateaboutrc]

@PabloHernandez-uk5gz if it’s an XL-5 ESC you’re using the max input voltage is 8.4v so you’re over voltage and can’t use that battery.

[@PabloHernandez-uk5gz]

@@passionateaboutrc man really ? What would I have to do in order to get the battery to work ? Just upgrade the esc ? And also motor or ?

[@ronsindric4241]

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

[@tripper176]

i got a zeee lipo battery with an adapter for my rustler 4x4 and it blinks red and green, powers the steering servo but wont go. i put the traxxas battery in and it works.

[@EVERESTMM2]

THANK U BTO UR A LEGEND

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@EVERESTMM2]

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[@octavianmihaescu7314]

Hello! I also have a problem with an erevo vxl 1/16, esc velineon 3m, it doesn't go backwards anymore, I reset everything possible, it receives the command, the red light on the esc lights up but it doesn't want to go backwards, i- I also did the test on another car. Sincerely, Octavian!

[@israelguerra4600]

Good video

[@yeyolara6259]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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.

[@MateoVentura-s7i]

It work my esc was flashing for a moth

[@BlkK1ng]

What kind of tires? Is that a rustler,

[@jobinantonyvaliakoickal4532]

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

[@ironj100]

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]

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]

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

[@ironj100]

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]

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

[@cruzinthruspace]

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

[@gb25jr]

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!

[@mjones2305]

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.

[@matthewmecheski1512]

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

[@alphaghost6002]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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.

[@duffyrides]

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]

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]

@@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]

I always suggest replace the stock parts in general.

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@duffyrides]

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

[@shockwavegaming1065]

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

[@mattman213]

Did you ever sort it out?

[@nolansites3864]

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

[@alanvazquezfernandez8612]

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

[@JamesLee-bv4so]

On xL5 flashes green only what does that mean

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@thisguy9718]

I have a lipo and I can turn it on for like 5 seconds and drive it then it just stops and keeps flashing red and all I have is steering.

[@williamstrong6764]

What model traxxas is this?

[@Revelation1177]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@Revelation1177]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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]

@@passionateaboutrc thanks bro big help good looking out

[@craggzy2007]

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]

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]

@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]

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]

@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 🤣

[@Numbersactor]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

Hope the video helps you get back on the road.

[@passionateaboutrc]

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.

[@Riflez0ne]

You're the man. Thanks

[@luismora441]

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

[@fazeboyt118]

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]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXnanairZ5Wqa7M and here is the link for the full version of the manual: traxxas.com/sites/default/files/58094-1-OM-EN-R02.pdf

[@juelhughes7709]

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]

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]

@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!

[@chicho2238]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

Is it a 2s or 3s battery?

[@ashtonennis704]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@marcoherrera5075]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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...

[@connergrady1356]

Thank youuuuu

[@HumbertoGM]

Excelente obrigado

[@Strolledhalo977]

I have a lipo and I have this problem

[@overcomecross9843]

I have a full charged lipo but the lights still flashing

[@passionateaboutrc]

What lipo are you using?

[@nuketown2321]

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

[@santiagogomez186]

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

[@miiles5.0]

Ever figure it out?

[@nuketown2321]

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

[@Shamil_Hina]

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]

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]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

@@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]

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

[@djolyvertwizst]

still not working even with lipo help please

[@passionateaboutrc]

Are you using a 2s lipo?

[@djolyvertwizst]

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

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@JavierRodriguez-oy6vc]

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]

Great stuff thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it.

[@basquechutaz1979]

Thanks

[@sandymeister9422]

Mine still blinks with a lipo

[@passionateaboutrc]

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

[@gavin4361]

I have this problem but it's the opposite

[@johnmiller4553]

Mine too ???

[@ec7945]

Didn't work on mine

[@cruzinthruspace]

9:20

[@JustRCit]

Thanx for good hjelp 😀🫵🏻