What the thread found

• A broken feedback potentiometer core in the control cable can cause the motor to spin continuously without stopping
• Swapping cables may temporarily resolve continuous spinning behavior
• The fault in this scenario was identified as a receiver issue rather than a motor defect

Depends on

• The original poster's issue remained unresolved in the thread
• Only one respondent reported experiencing the same problem
• The experience reported involved a different brand controller in addition to FMG 6
• Cable testing was performed but the specific nature of the feedback potentiometer damage may not have been checked

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