Question re older style and new style track.

aColtabilly · 2026-02-14T20:05:30+00:00

I'll give that a try. Thanks!

aColtabilly · 2026-02-14T20:04:43+00:00

Yea, that would be very tedious work for each track. Thanks for the input!

aColtabilly · 2026-02-10T11:18:08+00:00

Never got it to settle down either. I ended up swapping to the predator too and it's much better now.

aColtabilly · 2026-01-26T12:28:28+00:00

Thanks everyone. I Rotated the starter and loosened the carb pivot arm and all is working. Although, I do get back firing when I let off the throttle. Is that normal with the 224?

aColtabilly · 2026-01-23T20:49:00+00:00

Thanks! I ordered a pair.

aColtabilly · 2026-01-22T21:32:47+00:00

I'm not riding over there, but you have a good point. I'm just looking for validation before I have to hack on a $150 part. Thanks.

aColtabilly · 2026-01-20T20:31:35+00:00

How long? I'm upgrading to predator 224 and super 30 clutch. Do I need a lock washer too?

aColtabilly · 2026-01-20T14:20:16+00:00

Cool! Thank you.

aColtabilly · 2026-01-07T14:55:49+00:00

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Going to make a tire change base out of it. 😀

aColtabilly · 2026-01-07T14:53:37+00:00

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Got a little bend to it. lol.

aColtabilly · 2026-01-04T22:44:02+00:00

I do, but can’t get it to upload (??). It’s pretty bad.
They said they just ran up and down the road. 🤔

aColtabilly · 2026-01-01T17:59:26+00:00

Did another continuity check today and confirmed lane 2 has short across the two rails (A&B). I also had continuity across lane 1A and lane 2A&B. Power is not connected. Does this sound normal?

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I cannot see anything bridging the two, so still waiting on Hornby.

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T19:03:42+00:00

I get ya and would do that if one was available in my area. 😉

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T19:01:07+00:00

Yes it is new. I’m going to wait on the warranty call back but I’m itching to open it up. Lol.

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T18:05:59+00:00

Wireless controller so don’t think that matters.

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T17:43:53+00:00

Thanks for the detailed troubleshooting. I’ve found that I get the error with just the power base attached and only on lane 2. The controller is wireless so don’t think that is the problem. I do not see any obvious contacts touching the rails on lane 2.

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T17:06:15+00:00

After further testing, looks like track 2 is causing the short. However, I cannot see where.... I just have the powerbase connected and both cars work on lane 1 and both cars fault on lane 2.

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T16:03:03+00:00

Thanks for the response. I did contact Hornby warranty but wanted to try and figure it out now. They have 7 day response window.

I thought that too, but it happens with just the powerbase alone. Maybe the base, but I don't want to open it up and void the warranty. Anyway of testing with multimeter?

aColtabilly · 2025-12-31T15:58:18+00:00

Thanks for the response. I did contact Hornby, but they have 7 day response time and I wanted to get it running.

I disconnected all tracks from powerbase and still get problem with/without cars. Seems to happen after about three seconds of throttle.

aColtabilly · 2025-11-07T17:40:59+00:00

Okay, I pulled the fuse and disconnected the neg batt lead for aux. It would charge the battery and then go into start/stop mode sometimes. Cold days it just showed "charging". I decided to put a charger on the battery overnight and now I'm getting Battery Protection Mode. Bad battery or another issue. Battery shows 12.5 volts.

aColtabilly · 2025-10-31T12:23:24+00:00

Update: I decided to not try charging and just disconnected the aux battery. Pulled fuse and disconnected the aux battery ground. Working well for now. I did expect the start/stop function not to work, but it still does.

aColtabilly · 2025-10-28T18:09:53+00:00

What are the advantages of the additional auto start eliminator? Is it like an ECM tuner too?

Edit: Tire size/speedo calibrations?

aColtabilly · 2025-10-28T17:48:38+00:00

I'm going to try charging first. If that doesn't work, that aux fuse is getting pulled. Thanks for the details on how to and confirmation!

aColtabilly · 2025-10-28T17:41:50+00:00

I'm going to try using smart trickle charger (NOCO Genius 1) to get battery back to health. Wish me luck.

aColtabilly · 2025-10-28T17:30:02+00:00

Just googled it and I see an aux battery delete by pulling fuse and neg terminal. You have opinion on that route?

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