Radio Control Car Action

QI have a rock crawler with a brushed motor. During my last crawling session, the motor lost power.
The truck would still steer, but it lost both forward and
reverse drive. Is it possible that I fried the motor?

AIt’s possible that the motor is fried, but there could be a simpler solution to the problem. First, check the wires and connectors that run to the motor. If there are any cuts or frays in the wires, they need to be replaced. If the motor has small bullet connectors between the motor and speed control, disconnect and reconnect them to make sure they are seated properly. If the wiring is good, then check the motor. Unscrew the motor from the chassis and inspect the brushes and springs. Sometimes a brush will hang and lose contact with the commutator, or the face of the brush will break off completely. If the brushes are good, pop the can off of the motor, and check the armature. Sometimes a rock or screw will get caught in the armature and mechanically lock the armature to the can. If all else fails, you may have to replace the motor. There are a few reasons why a brushed motor can stop working. The most common reason is a hung brush.