Max6 esc completely dead?

[Knut77]

Hi,

Been running max6 combo for a while on my kraton 6S. Been working fine.

Today I went from 18 t pinion to 20. Stock spur. The car drove really well until it suddenly died. I thought lvc since id been driving pretty long but now the ecs wont start up with a new battery. No beeps, no fan, no nothing...

The motor was barely warm after driving, fans working. I didnt check temp on esc though but im driving in sweden thus cold outside.

Im guessing my esc is dead? Is there anyway to check this? Any ideas?

Thanks!!

 

[KnowAir]

Check your connectors, may have lost a battery lead. Also check the plugs at the receiver, as well as the switch leads. Seems like a power loss if it isn't doing anything.

 

[SrC]

Are you even getting a Flashing LED light at the ESC?
If so, What color and flashing pattern?
If not, then it might be bricked, or like stated above, a power issue, Bad connection. The Switch can be the issue if getting NO Lights at all.. A simple fix.
Do you run in the wet stuff? I avoid that at all costs. From experience.

 

[Knut77]

No lights or sounds at all.
Whats bricked?
Ive not been driving in wet, ever.

Could you guide towards a switch fix?

 

[SrC]

Usually an ESC that is faulty will always offer a trouble code/flashing leds of sorts, 99% of the time. Since yours doesn't do that, It could be the switch failed. The only reason you would not get a Led light at all. Maybe the Lipo connection is Bad???? I imagaine you tried other lipos/connectors. Checked all your wiring, with a DVM etc.
I would call HW and ask them if they will warranty it. Sometimes they will fix it or replace it for a small fee. Much less $$ than buying a new one.
If not, I would take the switch apart and have a look see into that, and find a replacement PWR switch??

 

[slick2500]

Usually an ESC that is faulty will always offer a trouble code/flashing leds of sorts, 99% of the time. Since yours doesn't do that, It could be the switch failed. The only reason you would not get a Led light at all. Maybe the Lipo connection is Bad???? I imagaine you tried other lipos/connectors. Checked all your wiring, with a DVM etc.
I would call HW and ask them if they will warranty it. Sometimes they will fix it or replace it for a small fee. Much less $$ than buying a new one.
If not, I would take the switch apart and have a look see into that, and find a replacement PWR switch??

After warranty is usually just $50 off a new one. That is the option I was given when I submitted mine.

 

[Knut77]

Should the esc beep or blink even when disconnected from everything? I just tried like in the photo and there was the tiniest little red blink on the esc, then nothing at all...