my light does not turn on. only sometimes if i hold the switch half way down. is the switch defective?
865360
I ordered two of the flashlights, and they never worked. When I wrote to the company, they asked me to disassemble and put back together various parts of the flashlight. Nothing worked. They agreed to refund my money, but they didn't do that either.
865361
Yes... the switch is not able to catch to the electrode for the current. holding it half way is just allowing it to contact to the electrode. Think of the electrode connector similar to the old push pens that nerds would carry in their pocket protector. You push it down and the point comes out. The way it comes out is from a small spinning sprocket. If the sprocket is missing a tooth, the point won't come out. Similar with this push switch. When you push the button down, it needs to lock into place to have that contact. Obviously, the locking mechanism isn't working. Holding it halfway will have it connect, but I doubt you want to use your flashlight that way. Yes... the switch is not able to catch to the electrode for the current. holding it half way is just allowing it to contact to the electrode. Think of the electrode connector similar to the old push pens that nerds would carry in their pocket protector. You push it down and the point comes out. The way it comes out is from a small spinning sprocket. If the sprocket is missing a tooth, the point won't come out. Similar with this push switch. When you push the button down, it needs to lock into place to have that contact. Obviously, the locking mechanism isn't working. Holding it halfway will... » Read More Yes... the switch is not able to catch to the electrode for the current. holding it half way is just allowing it to contact to the electrode. Think of the electrode connector similar to the old push pens that nerds would carry in their pocket protector. You push it down and the point comes out. The way it comes out is from a small spinning sprocket. If the sprocket is missing a tooth, the point won't come out. Similar with this push switch. When you push the button down, it needs to lock into place to have that contact. Obviously, the locking mechanism isn't working. Holding it halfway will have it connect, but I doubt you want to use your flashlight that way. « Show Less
865362
This sounds like a problem I had a few weeks ago, my light would turn on sometimes if I held the button just right, sometimes not at all. Or it would change through the modes all by its self. I found that the there was a piece loose in the back section of the flashlight, where the switch is. if you take off the switch to change out the battery, my problem was that behind the spring that pushes down the battery there is a nut that holds the switch in place and it came loose. I removed the spring and tightened the nut that holds the button in place.
865363
I have bought a dozen of these flashlights over the last five years. Initially, they all had the same problem, the switch would only work if held part way on. The answer below this from R. Hennigh about a loose retaining nut is worth a shot, but for all twelve of mine, here's what I had to do, and what I'd recommend you try first. Unscrew the head and tailcaps of the flashlight and remove the battery. Hold the body tube up towards a window or a lamp...can you see through the tube? If not, take a long drift pin, a long dowel rod, anything that can take a good whack and not break...insert into the body tube from the tail (switch) end...when it contacts the plastic disc obstruction in the body tube, hold the tube tightly, and whack the rod with a hammer...HARD! When you dislodge the black plastic disc with the little brass colored rivet in its center, THROW IT AWAY! It serves no purpose, and stops the flashlight from working. Once removed, reassemble the head-end, re-insert the battery, and twist the switch cap back on...it should work fine now. Those caps were supposed to ensure the battery was inserted the correct way...the rivet is slightly indented on the tube side, and slightly proud on the head side. This would stop the flat negative side of the battery from making contact with the L E D driver circuit and destroying it due to reverse polarity...BUT...most 18650 battery positive end tips DO NOT fit the recess in the disc, so it prevents the flashlight from working AT ALL!! I have bought 12 of these lights...had to "modify" all of them. I carry two on me at all times, I have several in my vehicles, and have given some as gifts. In 5 years, the ONLY problem I've ever had was the initial need to modify the lights. Other than that, they are blindingly bright, highly reliable, light weight, and hold a charge regardless of the temperature of the vehicle they are stored in for months at a time. Good luck, and let me know how you made out!
865364
Mine does the same thing. I unscrewed the bottom cap and the top cap (not the head where the light is) wiped all battery contact surfaces and now it is better but sometimes comes on dim. This would suggest it's a manufacturing problem and not necessarily the switch. However, I wouldn't rule that out as the whole unit is not the best quality I have seen in these types of flashlights. I guess you get what you pay for.
865365
I have 2 of these flashlights. One worked; one didn't. I tried swapping batteries and switches to determine that one of the switches was defective. The previous suggestion about tightening the threaded nut behind the spring on the switch end solved the problem. My spring was soldered into place and now it is loose, but the light and switch work now. A bit of solder could secure the spring again if I get around to it.
865366
I think it should be, because mine works just pushing the switch and it holds there.
254493
Light is not on when switch moved past "light on" mid-switch position to furthermost shock mode switch position.
1605369
Can y'all send me a new one i will pay just gave me a discount i will send the non workin light back to sow is true the light is no longer working: (
1137254
You should contact the company directly. I understand from past reviews that they have good customer service. I have had problems with my light randomly going off!
192234
Have never had that problem, and we have two of them. I would say its a malfunction. Either a problem in your wiring or a defective switch.
49273
Leave it alone until it fully discharges. Then leave it for a couple of days more. Then plug it in and let it fully recharge. If the light comes on again, it is probably a faulty switch.
442975
Did you push the little switch on the side? If you did, see if it lights up with the electric plug. If not then you have a defective product and should be returned.
1186208
It sounds like either a bad connection, or there's a problem with the rheostat. I would unplug the unit, remove the bulb and try to reseat it. If that doesn't work, try a different bulb. If that doesn't work, try leaving the light on at half strength and see what happens.
1282701
I don't have this problem, but it sounds like you have an electrical short in the lamp. I would return it. Good luck.
1569045
For some reason the connections shake loose in shipping inside the light. You could try making sure they're all connected properly. UNPLUG the light, remove the 4 screws and just wiggle all the connectors to make sure they're tight. Replace the cover and try it again. I did this on the 2nd one (same problem) and it fixed it! Good Luck!!!
2154908
Yes, the light should turn on by plugging it in. I know because I own it. Try plugging it in to a different outlet. If it doesn't turn on, the product is defective
2143607
Sorry I can't help you. My light is still in the box. I just opened it to make sure it wasn't damaged. It was purchased for a remodeling job and hasn't been installed yet. Hope someone else can help you with an answer.
192233
Before going with a problem with the unit I would definitely check all wiring both at the switch and lights. If everything is good with the wiring it could be a faulty unit then.
615455
1. Try a different outlet.2 take one of the bulbs and inspect it, if it rattles then its broken.3. Make sure the bulbs are connect properly.It could be the switch is defective.Contact seller.
615456
1. Try a different outlet. 2 take one of the bulbs and inspect it, if it rattles then its broken. 3. Make sure the bulbs are connect properly. It could be the switch is defective. Contact seller.
1949542
It must be. Every time I turn it on, the light doesn't appear but it still works for me. Did you try to see if it still worked?
1985250
I did have that problem. However, there's an alternate method of turning on and off the light by twisting the front end. I twist the front end a little bit so the light is off which does not allow it to be turned on using button on the rear.