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BlackFlagRacing 02-15-2003 04:50 PM

two failed servos same day
 
I had two servos fail on me in the same day. One was repaired by Hitec and the was only about 3 months old. the one that was repaired was kepted as a back up. when the other servo failed, I installed the other repaired servo and it only made it about 5 laps. I don't understand how these servos failed. I didn't have any major collisions or unusual abuse. just racing. I had them installed in a losi xxx-nt. I have a buddy that was running a stock servo for two season without any problems. I would like to know if hitec will repair these servos, or am I just out of $120 bucks? I have one more that I have not had no problems with but I am scared to run it on a nitro vehicle in fear of a runaway. :flaming:
rob

gacjr0 02-15-2003 05:31 PM

was your servo saver really tight?

I have run Hitec servos for years, I have 5, run in gas truck, buggy, truck, tc, 1/12, 1/10 pan; I've broken servo savers but not the servos yet.

I've always heard great things about Hitec servicing servos.

Tres 02-16-2003 05:56 AM

What servos are they?

How where you using them...(steer or th)???

Do you use ABS?

Contact: [email protected]

They should be able to help you out with the repair.

BlackFlagRacing 02-16-2003 09:36 AM

I was using them for steering and throtle. the first one that went out on me was being used on the throtle. I sent that one out to be repaired so i bought another one. then my steering servo went out and i replaced it with the one that I got back from hitec.it then failed. the gears are not stripped. no i do not use abs. yes i do know how to set epa correctly. i'm not a rookie. It seems to be a motor problem with the servos. The servos are a hs645mg and a hs625mg. and no, the servo saver is not to tight. i used a jr plastic geared servo to finish out the season. I have heard many other complaints from racers at my track having problems with there hitec servos. I would like to think that you do not have to spend $100-$120 to get a servo that you can depend on. I choose hitec because the price was right and the guy at the hobby store recommended them to me as a good servo.
rob

bbntc3 02-17-2003 03:08 AM

I had the same trouble with the 600 series servos Black Flag. Do yourself a favor! move up to the 900 or 5000 Digitals and your troubles will be gone!

BlackFlagRacing 02-17-2003 01:35 PM

I also have another hs625mg that I almost forgot about. I had that in my T-maxx. I was using it for throtle. It met the same fate as the others. Can I send these three servos back for two upgraded servos? or something? rob

bbntc3 02-17-2003 07:08 PM

I also tried that BlackFlag... My answer was, NO!

Tres 02-18-2003 04:15 AM

Yes, you can send them in...
Contact: [email protected]

Sorry, no upgrade option available....

BlackFlagRacing 02-18-2003 02:15 PM

I don't understand I am offering three servos for two. that should equal out in value. I'm not looking for a hand out. If I can pay the difference I will.

bbntc3 02-18-2003 03:01 PM

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Tag 03-02-2003 01:16 AM

I have the verys very same problem , gears are not stripped might be the motors..i have 2 625 MG both are gone waiting for repair.. not cool

BlackFlagRacing 03-02-2003 09:11 AM

I have spoken with about 8-10 other racers at my track that have had the same problem with their servos. what gives?:mad:

bbntc3 03-02-2003 09:29 AM

bbntc3: WE HAVE ALWAYS answered the Q's the best as possible....

If you don't have anything constructive/helpfull to post, please don't post.

popsracer 03-02-2003 10:33 PM

Dead 5625 servo
 
My 5625 throttle servo died today during warm-up for my main. It has only been in the car for 2 races and this is the second time it has failed. Another warranty repair.

Futaba 3PDF with Digital endpoint adjustments.

Gary Fliegel 03-03-2003 11:33 AM

Hey pops, what vehicle was it in? TTYL.

Gary


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