Neu motor heat up fast?
 

I have a neu 1515/3d was ok from the last race. Today tested the motor it did not even leave the pit n it was 158 fahren.

I check the drag brakes n binding it zero n ok. Diff is ok. So what's wrong? Motor?

Anyone?

Sounds like the motor is de-magnetized.

Can't be, the motor has never been overheated n a de-magnetized motor clogged alot.

I am thinking izzit the esc or the motor.

was it with no load on the motor? they can heat up quick running without a load.

Shorted......I have gone through this already. Feels like it has a drag brake on right??? That is the symptom....

yup it shorted check your leads right at the can of the motor.

It's with load.

If it's shorted what can I do?

By "never left the pit" do you mean you were running it on a stand? That counts as a "no load" situation, or at least "not enough load". It's the same scenario as motor heat from too much tire spin. Take it out to the track and if it's still getting too hot then I guess contact Neu about warranty service.

It went out to the front part of the track but heated up before I even go further.

there is nothing you can do with a shorted motor. either one of the leads has rubbed through on the can or broke internally... if neu dont warranty it you can pull the rotor and save it incase you come across a good can, or you can use it for a nice fridge magnet.

Can I open the motor myself? Will it be costly to repair it? I change to tekin n test it ok. So it's my neu that has problems.

What's the email address of neu? I tried to email them but no reply.

Start saving for a new (neu) motor.

What??? That's bad if neu is designed this way? The wires will come lose one day. Then I rather get a CC neu or tekin no wire problems n cheaper!

Hey if they'll warranty it for nothing then you might as well have them fix it.

I think it out of warranty

Are the wires shorted internally, or are they rubbing where they exit the motor can? If they are rubbing where they exit the can maybe you can fit a grommet in there to keep them from shorting anymore. Even a piece of balsa wood would work. It might be a temporary fix but it should make the motor usable until you can buy a replacement.

What's the cost of repair? Can I open up the motor n check?

I think the repair cost is 1/2 price of the motor. I might be mistaken though.
phil

the cost of the repair I believe is 80 dollars I am not sure if that was if its under warranty or without it

Definitely sounds like a short in the motor. Do not open the motor though. Send it directly to NeuMotors. Here is their repair information. repairs@neutronics.com

They can let you know an exact price, and all other pertinent information on getting it repaired.

Yup, shorted motor. I've had that happen. Mine (not Neus) were shorted internally. Stop running it or it may take your ESC with it.