Overheating and slow start? Any ideas?
201019
Are you using Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) or ICS (Android 4)? There is a great app that I use and it helps called Battery Solo Widget. It tells you how much battery life left and when you click it, it tells you the battery temperature. When you have charged the battery overnight, sometimes the battery temp will feel hot and I found mine to get as high as 90 deg F. However, I go to the Battery Solo App and click when the phone feels warm to check and most of the time, it gives a reading of 26 C or 78 F. And is also says HEALTH: Good. If it goes over 100 F and stays there longer than say 20 minutes, this is what I would do: 1) Turn off the device for 30 minutes and let it cool off. 2) Restart it, then the reading should be more like 80 F to 90F. Anything over 100 degrees is not good! One more thing, I have researched that some people (a few) who have updated to ICS have had hotter GNotes than when they had Gingerbread 2.3. And also that the battery life with ICS was horrible. This is why I am waiting to update. Comments anyone? Regards, Daisy S
1225249
I have had that happen but not often. I figured it must get "overheated" and it needs a cool down period. It will come back on after a short time. If this is the case--it's really a safety factor.
904586
happened to me too...i contacted the seller and they told me that it usually shuts down if it over-heats and should work after some time...but that never happened to mine so i returned it and got a refund...
2090921
You could get a soft start or variable frequency drive to fix this. We've used them in industry for over 30 years just for this situation. A 1/2to 1 hp drive can probably be gotten for $100 on ebay.
1381648
Mine was doing the same thing while watching a movie. After a bit of research it turns out where it was sitting in my entertainment center it wasn't getting enough airflow around it. It was overheating. I swapped my shelves around to get more space around the body and haven't had an issue since. Check that you have enough airflow around it and that the vents in the body aren't blocked.
2027501
Return it would be my best suggestion, get your money back now while you still can. According to the user manual the closest issue that it covers to the one you are describing is: 2. What to do if it can't start up? Answer: Please check whether you have installed the OBD II connector correctly, and whether you have turned on the power supply. So try it on another OBDII car if you can and verify it is not something wrong with your vehicle, then return it when you are certain it is a piece of junk.
724554
Clean it out completely and check cords. Also make sure there is water in it, If not it may slow down or stop without it. Mine did that, but after I cleaned it and filled it back up, it was up and running. I think it's because the water was too low. That makes sense to me.
316461
I don't think it's normal. That is why I returned mine. Would not run for more than a few minuets before overheating and the safety would shut it off. I know of people who have had success with it but not me and looks like not you either. I'd return it because overheating that quickly could lead to blown fuses or fire.
884625
This engine worked great when I installed it, but when I tried to use it after sitting for a few months, it'd start and run for 5 or so seconds and kill. Gas has aStabilizer in it but I haven't been able to figure out the problem as of yet.
1265565
Hi Harold - there must be a defect then. I set mine for 345 and it stops at that - it will fluctuate a few degrees down when in use - but nothing major. I would contact them and have it replaced
2167213
If the unit is still running after it has met the desired temp that it has been set to then you may need to exchange the unit. I would call technical support for further details for troubleshooting options.
2019255
Make sure the blue plugs are together for cooling. Otherwise you might have to send in for a new plug
2053290
Fill it & push the start button. Happened this am. Occasionally it starts back w/o hitting start!
719066
Hey, have you gotten this problem fixed? mine is cranking all the down for some unknown reason as well.
221780
Fyi people, if your system is already overheating this isn't going to stop it! You need to open it up, clean it and inspect to ensure your internal fans still work.
2039971
Mine seemed to take a few hours to really start to cool everything down, but it works perfectly now. Make sure it has the proper exhaust ventilation.
367156
you might have to play with the regulators...i noticed when i have the burners off and turn the tank on that you will hear a click and i think the pressure needs to equalize before trying to start it. it happens when i change tanks and i usually wait and then it gets hot, if i start it right away i have trouble getting a high temp. also watch the wind, i have my door face the wind and play with the dampners on the sides. i have been using mine in 10 degree weather and it is heating just fine. as far as damage i didnt experience that.