radio controlled r2

[coomber75]

radio controlled r2 help required
just got this fella stunning condition all contact points look clean but when i put batteries he sort of give a squeak but stops at that... any ideas??

 

[Pomse2001]

sorry that I can't help, I have always wanted one since the first time I saw one but so far I have not got one yet.

I hope another forum member can help you and cool to see harbert box in the background 8)

 

[Snaketibe]

I suppose the motor may have failed / seized up, or perhaps a connection failed? The only way to know for sure would be to take the R2 apart and test all the connections and components. I don't own one of these R2's so I don't know if they are simply screwed together (and hence can easily and safely be dismantled), or whether they are glued or sonic welded in whole or part (in which case dismantling it becomes a lot more difficult, obviously).

 

[coomber75]

thanks guys its so nice im concerned about taking it apart

 

[Mini99]

These sites may help.

https://www.oocities.org/starwarstrader_nz/rcr2d2.html?202029

https://forum.rebelscum.com/threads/kenner-radio-controlled-r2-d2-can-they-be-fixed.1087731/

Good luck if you chose to try to repair.

 

[coomber75]

These sites may help.

https://www.oocities.org/starwarstrader_nz/rcr2d2.html?202029

https://forum.rebelscum.com/threads/kenner-radio-controlled-r2-d2-can-they-be-fixed.1087731/

Good luck if you chose to try to repair.

thanks so much... to be honest my skill set on electrics is poor i may just display this one... key reason of buying was the harbert box... which looks great