Over Heating TEU-101BK

[Grumpy pants]

I've got one of these on my Xtreme and it has worked well for about 3 years with modest use.

It is now getting very hot and cutting out after about 5 minutes use and with a minimal reverse speed.

In fairness to Tamiya I took it to the beach without protection, so it is very likely sand and water have eked there way in.

Is it toast or a serviceable item?

The cover doesn't appear to want to come off, I haven't used the set button yet as I though this was for turning reverse on and off.

Thank you!

[Percymon]

The cover will come off but its a snap fit with the tangs on the sides - chances are you'll make a mess in the process but you have nothing to lose I guess, you may be able to see some dirt ingress/corrosion that may be repairable, or cleanable with electrical cleaner.

Here's a TEU-101 instruction sheet for info - may be worth running through the options before you pull it apart..

http://www.zonacrawling.com/ManualTamiyaTEU-101BK.pdf

and before all that check the drivetrain for any restriction/binding - extra strain on the drivetrain will throw the thermal limit on an ESC

[Grumpy pants]

Thank you Percymon, I'll open it up later on after nosing through the instructions.

There is definitely no bidding, it runs well before over heating and grinding to a stop!

[danb1974]

Likely a blown mosfet, which can be changed.

[Grumpy pants]

I opened up the case and it had sand in the bottom of it and some the solder points had over heated and blackened.

I replaced the case and it wouldn't work at all!

So all the wires have been stripped for spares and rest went in the bin.

Useful lessons all round, I know how to open up a 101 now and although I should have know better I will next time protect the electrics

when I go near the sand or water.

[dyahipfakta]

Plastidip or stick them in a balloon job done. Sand ruins everything in rc though such a shame because its great fun to drive on.

[bromvw]

I opened up the case and it had sand in the bottom of it and some the solder points had over heated and blackened.

I replaced the case and it wouldn't work at all!

So all the wires have been stripped for spares and rest went in the bin.

Useful lessons all round, I know how to open up a 101 now and although I should have know better I will next time protect the electrics

when I go near the sand or water

The Mtronix range from Modelsport are worth a look mate - 100% waterproof and reasonably priced .