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Old 12-14-2009 | 01:04 PM
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I could use a little help. I haven't ran my GTB in a while but I noticed last night that when I turn it on with the Lipo plugged up, I can feel an arc in the wires as if some wires were short. Everything works normal though. I just don't want to burn the stuff up. Is this normal to arc like this?
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Old 12-14-2009 | 05:56 PM
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Is it more like a twitch in the main power wires?

I've felt the inrush sometimes that will make them move from the EMF created during a surge.
Usually when the cap is charged, but also when turning on some times.
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Old 12-15-2009 | 09:32 AM
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I am using GTB 4.5T and experienced this problem. Just bear in mind you need to clean the dean connectors. Once I neglected the routine, the car stopped due to cables unsoldered from dean. The oxidisation causes heat to build up.
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Old 12-15-2009 | 11:47 AM
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It could also be static electricity causing this. If the electronics are in a plasitc chassis there can be a build up of static electricity. Especially if you'er using rubber tires. I usually try and ground the car before connecting the battery.
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Old 12-15-2009 | 08:11 PM
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For my case is fiber carbon deck. No static buildup.
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