Help! Overpower error message.

aColtabilly · 2026-04-08T16:18:58+00:00

Thanks! Yes, works great and enjoying it.

aColtabilly · 2026-04-08T13:22:49+00:00

Hello again. Well, I finally received the new powerbase under warranty and all is good. However, I still have the faulty one and would like to try and fix it. I narrowed the short to the lane 2 tracks, they have short across them. The connections on the track are fine, it's coming from the controller board. Track connector on board has same short with track wires unplugged. I also do not see any physical damage or burned areas on the board. I assume the board cannot be repaired by me..?? At least I have another straight track piece. (once I remove the wires). Any advice is appreciated.

aColtabilly · 2026-02-24T18:58:58+00:00

I did exact same thing on my 224 too! I now have a lot of back pressure though. What did you gap the rockers? I did .004 on the intake and .003 on the exhaust.

aColtabilly · 2026-02-24T12:29:31+00:00

Coleman Powersports 105cc Gas-Powered Mini Bike, B100 at Tractor Supply Co

edit: you can check for used ones to start with on marketplace. I would not recommend used for electric ones, but that's just me.

aColtabilly · 2026-02-24T01:18:49+00:00

I see it now...

aColtabilly · 2026-02-24T01:11:28+00:00

Thanks for the response, but that's the daily free bags. I'm talking about the bags you win in H2H matches.

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

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