How Do You Start a Nitro RC Car Without an Igniter?

Nitro RC cars are a blast. They are fast, loud and fun to drive. But before you can hit the track, you need to know how to start your nitro RC car without an igniter.

Glow Plug Ignitor
The first step is to purchase a glow plug ignitor. This is an electronic device that plugs into the glow plug of your nitro engine and delivers a spark to start your engine. Most glow plug ignitors come with instructions on how to use them, so make sure you read the instructions carefully before attempting to use it.

Charging
Once you have your glow plug ignitor, you need to charge it up. Most glow plug ignitors require a 9V battery or other type of rechargeable battery for power. Make sure your charger is compatible with the type of battery in your ignition system before charging it up.

Using the Glow Plug Ignitor
Once your glow plug ignitor is charged up, you’re ready to start your nitro RC car without an igniter. To do this, first locate the spark plug on your nitro engine and remove the cap from it.

Then attach the glow plug ignitor onto the spark plug and make sure it’s firmly attached. Now turn on your nitro RC car and then depress the trigger of the glow plug ignitor until you hear an audible “pop” from the spark plug hole – this indicates that there’s a spark in the engine and that it’s ready for starting!

Starting Your Nitro RC Car Without an Igniter
Now that you have a spark in your engine, starting should be relatively easy. Simply open up the throttle of your nitro RC car fully and then depress the starter button – if all goes well, the engine should fire up after just a few seconds! Once running, make sure to adjust your idle speed accordingly and then enjoy driving around with your new nitro RC car!

Conclusion: Starting a nitro RC car without an igniter is possible but requires some preparation beforehand. You will need to purchase a glow plug ignitor and charge it up before attempting to start your nitro RC car without an ignition system. Once charged up, attach it securely onto the spark plug and then open up full throttle while pressing down on the starter button – if all goes well, then you should be good to go!

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Stephen Dunn