I had a similar problem with my 309GT controller. Put it into storage years ago when it was working fine, got it out, charged the batteries, did the radio setup thing, no power to the motors. You can test the motor easily if it's a brushed motor, just connect it to a battery and it will spin...
Thanks Jam Racing, I have done the auto setup thing with the radio at least a dozen times. Other more knowledgeable people have also done the same things and we all got nowhere. I could understand it if there was some obvious reason for the failure but it all looks and smells good. Basic...
I have a HPI 309 GT speed controller that has sat idle for about 10 years. It worked fine when the Savage went into storage but would not work when we started using the car again. The indicator lights function the way the book says they should, the receiver seems OK, the steering servo works...