Rustler VXL motor/esc questions

[rustyj]

Wire would be too easy...

It won't shut off/on. When I connect the battery it is always on, red light, then will flash red 2x, pause red 3x, pause, red 1x, etc.

Trying to reprogram the esc, same result? It has been acting up, prior to malfunctioning. Been running stock gearing, with a MaxAmps 2s2P 8000, in the park next to my house.

I use my rc's to keep my dog exercised (red nose mix), when the truck is running, he will ignore anything else. If I flip the truck, he will wait by the truck until I turn it over, then the chase starts again. Good thing he knows he's not allowed to bite the truck.

So, if I put in the 4.5, I should change the 25 tooth pinion, with the 28 tooth, correct (stock spurr)?