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| 07-12-2013 12:21 PM | ||
| grosbeak |
Re: DLE 20 Problem Jeff at Thunderbolt is a stand-up guy. I'm a happy repeat customer. As for the resistor in the cap, I was having a problem with my DA-50 not long ago and someone suggested I replace the resistor. I checked in with DA about it and they were definitely not in favour of the procedure. |
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| 07-12-2013 10:41 AM | ||
| bbbair |
Re: DLE 20 Problem WOW! I just Spoke to ThunderBolt and explained my situation - he was able to pull up my file in no time and ... you guessed it... the warranty had expired.  However; we discussed the problem, what I had done etc and the possible solutions. At the end of the tale a NEW RCEXL module is in the mail and I will be testing it out next week!  (or whenever Canada Post can get it to me  )You just have to admire a company that supports the Hobby and their Customers!  I'll be back to shop again! |
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| 07-10-2013 11:23 AM | ||
| bbbair |
Re: DLE 20 Problem OK Guys; I opened up the Spark Plug Cap and tested the resistor - it was a 1k Ohm resistor (20% tolerance) that measured up at 985 Ohms - certainly within Specs. I Cleaned the fuel filter - there was minor crud. I fired the engine back up and had rough and inconsistant running. I have sent a letter off to TB - but as I have had this engine waiting for a Plane on the shelf for a while I doubt that I have any warranty left. I am thinking of going to HK for a replacement module - first I have to check with the local guys to see if there are any spares about... I have looked at a bunch of different modules on line - does anyone know if there is a good better best on these things? Or do they all come from the same factory with a different label on them? AND Which do you recommend for the DLE 20? |
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| 07-01-2013 07:39 PM | ||
| jbach |
Re: DLE 20 Problem I'm with Trumpetman. My bet it is the module too as was the case with mine. You described the exact same thing as when I had my issues, but mine was still on the ground...luckily. It'll be a warranty thing. Oh, make sure it doesn't see more than 6v. I'm using a Tech-Aero IBEC now too. |
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| 07-01-2013 02:02 PM | ||
| d_orgera |
Re: DLE 20 Problem You should swap out the ignition module with a known-good unit to be certain. If the trouble clears you can either try to get a warranty replacement module or try the spark plug cap replacement kit from Thunderbolt RC...it includes the resistor. The problem you described is exactly what I experienced earlier this year, which turned out to be a burned out resistor in the cap. When you test the resistor with an ohm meter, it will test open. http://www.thunderboltrc.com/index.p..._image&pID=923 Good luck with it... Cheers Den |
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| 07-01-2013 05:32 AM | ||
| bbbair |
Re: DLE 20 Problem Resistor in a Spark Plug Cap?? I didn't know that there was one there... (that's the sort of information that I was looking for here )Is this the sort of thing that can be picked up at the CTC or a small engine shop? Or am I back to the dealer for the entire new ignition module? |
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| 06-30-2013 10:03 PM | ||
| d_orgera |
Re: DLE 20 Problem The resistor in your sparkplug cap has burned out... Surprising, but the high voltage will still jump the resistor and the engine will still start, but it will run rough and won't go over 3000-4000 rpm. |
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| 06-30-2013 08:43 PM | ||
| Mike Sebastien |
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| 06-30-2013 07:31 PM | ||
| Good Grief |
Re: DLE 20 Problem Oh, I could show you some things that turn up in Co-op fuel! And they're the only game in town.
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| 06-30-2013 07:22 PM | ||
| Mike Sebastien |
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