Gfunk Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 One of my controllers that came with set only has one mode. Flat out! Is there anyway in fixing these. ? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Make sure that the speed adjustment screw is set to minimum on the side (the little red one above the trigger in the Picture) Make sure it is the controller and not the lane, i.e. swap controllers and retest. If it turns out a lane is an issue either your powerbase has a problem or you have a short in the set up such as metal on the track or only one set of criss-crosses Also make sure that there is nothing wrong with the car. If all this still indicates the controller is an issue contact your retailer where you bought it or customer care (link at the right). I seem to vaguely remember that there were a batch of controllers that had issues at one point in the past but it could be my mind playing tricks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay ward uk Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I have the same problem with my controller, when I press lightly to go slow the car shoots off at full speed. I have checked resistance and think it is a resistor problem. What should resistance be at start of trigger and is there a fix for it? I have ARC One system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcote Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi Jay - welcome to the forum. You’ve probably done this already, but the first thing to do is identify the problem is the controller. I’d swap the two controllers round (use the cars on the lanes you were before) and see if the full power issue follows the controller or stays in the lane. Then I’d swap the cars and see if the problem moves with a specific car. Whatever the full power problem moves with is the problem. It could be a car or controller. Or if the problem stays in the lane, it is something in the powerbase. If it turns out to be one of the controllers, did the problem always happen, or did it start after a while? Either way, what is probably happening is that the resistor is wired incorrectly or is damaged, causing it to act as an on-off switch. I don’t know exactly what the resistance at the start of the resistor should be, but it will be in the 45 to 70 ohm range. And then wired to full power at the end (ie 0-ish ohms). Sometimes the wiring can break at the bottom of the controller handle (or at the plug) and will short out, but that would cause full power as soon as you plug in the controller. How a two wire resistor controller should work is covered in the left hand diagram here: http://www.bscra.org.uk/control/index.htm If this is a new set and you are hoping to get it working on Christmas Day, I’d suggest you get down to your local Scalextric retailer ASAP and buy a replacement. You should also contact Scalextric Customer Services for a replacement, but that won’t arrive before Christmas. Having a spare controller is never a bad idea. I hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 If it does pan out to be a problem with the controller please contact Customer Care at the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czi007 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I have the same problem with one of the controllers. My set is Scalextric Super GT christmas gift for sons...and not working corectly on christmas eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czi007 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I have the same problem with one of the controllers. My set is Scalextric Super GT christmas gift for sons...and not working corectly on christmas eve. But i switched the wires and everythings fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcote Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Phew! That’s good news :-) Have a great Christmas and enjoy your Super GT set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappy Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I have the same problem with one of the controllers. My set is Scalextric Super GT christmas gift for sons...and not working corectly on christmas eve. But i switched the wires and everythings fine.I have the same problems when kids opened box this morning. I opened both controllers and couldn't see anything different between them. Can you give me some details on what you mean by switching wires? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcote Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Hi Snappy - Merry Christmas and welcome to the forum. In case czi007 doesn't drop by and see your post, can I suggest you make sure everything is plugged in the right places, as per the instructions with your set. I'm guessng that is what czi007 did. If that doesn't help, run through the trouble-shooting steps I jotted down above, which I'll copy here:You’ve probably done this already, but the first thing to do is identify the problem is the controller. I’d swap the two controllers round (use the cars on the lanes you were before) and see if the full power issue follows the controller or stays in the lane. Then I’d swap the cars and see if the problem moves with a specific car. Whatever the full power problem moves with is the problem. It could be a car or controller. Or if the problem stays in the lane, it is something in the powerbase. Whether it turns out to be controller, car or powerbase - lt us know. We might be able to help. However, I would recommend getting in touch with Customer Services on Thursday. I wouldn't think it's a common problem to have the controller wired incorrectly, but you never know... What set do you have, by the way? That might help us fine-tune any advice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappy Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Hi Snappy - Merry Christmas and welcome to the forum. In case czi007 doesn't drop by and see your post, can I suggest you make sure everything is plugged in the right places, as per the instructions with your set. I'm guessng that is what czi007 did. If that doesn't help, run through the trouble-shooting steps I jotted down above, which I'll copy here:You’ve probably done this already, but the first thing to do is identify the problem is the controller. I’d swap the two controllers round (use the cars on the lanes you were before) and see if the full power issue follows the controller or stays in the lane. Then I’d swap the cars and see if the problem moves with a specific car. Whatever the full power problem moves with is the problem. It could be a car or controller. Or if the problem stays in the lane, it is something in the powerbase. Whether it turns out to be controller, car or powerbase - lt us know. We might be able to help. However, I would recommend getting in touch with Customer Services on Thursday. I wouldn't think it's a common problem to have the controller wired incorrectly, but you never know... What set do you have, by the way? That might help us fine-tune any advice here.Thanks I have had scalextric since the 70s I had done your trouble shoot and it's definitely a rheostat Problem. So they could play this morning I used an old controller which I snipped off old plug and soldered on The one from duff controller. Only problem is the old controller doesn't have the limiter.I'll give CS a call but I've probably voided any warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcote Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Definitely give Customer Services a call tomorrow and see if they can send you out a new controller asap. It might be very helpful to let them know what set the controller came in (including the numbers on the sticker near the barcode of the side of the box) and tell them there have been a couple of other similar reports here over Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Rarely an issue crops up with controllers and if youhave a problem it is likely a few more might as well. Any production information you can provide will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjuli -1268732 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Hi we have a brand new scalextrix given to our son as a gift with no receipt. But we’ve assembled it and one of the tracks power is on constantly. As soon as you put car on it it shoots off. Could even be dangerous as constant electricity. Would be very grateful if anyone has any ideas what the issue is and how to fix it ? It’s not the car or the controller. It’s brand new did this from the first time but we have no receipt :(Thanks so much ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Please don't double post.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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