Beetle Throttle problems

[Malcolm Macleod]

Hi
I took my Beetle out for its first run and it performed brilliantly. The Nomadio React worked well. Beautiful tight turns. My Son in law had a go and accidentally flipped it on its head. It kept going for a few minutes reving its little heart out as he ran over to it. It flooded but restarted. Noticed a problem though after driving again. It wouldnt stop reving after a few minutes. Could only stop this by holding brake on full to stop the Beetle. When I got home I had a good look. No problem with Hand Controller settings. The Throttle servo swings to the left causing the motor to engage at half revs when controls turned on. When I reset the servo arm to forward again by rescrewing. It is OK until I apply brakes then it swings left again. Cant stop the throttle from accelerating.
Any Suggestions.
Is something wrong with my servo.
Regards Malmac

 

[Trip]

Did you strip-out the splines in the servo horn/arm?

Trip..

 

[Ducky]

As Trip says, if the brakes and throttle are done by the same servo I would think the splines are stripped.

 

[Bigger the Better]

I 3rd Trip!

My son just did this to my Baja Sunday. Flipped it about 3 times on its side and the plastic steering horn stripped. Same one I went in the 4" puddle with, thought I lost the servo.

 

[voo2doo]

I 4th Trip..LMAO!!!
J.

 

[Trip]

Wow, I'm right for once?? "I have a broken watch that's right twice a day"...I guess that means I am due to be correct one more time today! WOOO HOOO!!

Trip..

 

[Malcolm Macleod]

Thanks guys
The answers were correct. On closer inspection the plastic steering horn was stripped. (Think I need glasses) I had a spare plastic one which I have put on for now. May pay me to get a metal one. Really appreciate the help. I think I'm ready to race my sons Baja.
Cheers
Malmac

 

[Trip]

Glad to help!! If you have any other questions, please let us know..

Trip..