Red light won't stop flashing after installing battery?? Manual is terrible! Red light continues to flash and will not stop.What am I doing wrong?
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It was a while ago, but as I recall, there were two modes, day and night. Have you tried changing the mode? I felt the product wouldn't work for my application which required that it work in alarm mode BOTH day and night.
216481
Probably your battery is dead and cannot be charged. Usually, the 25% LED should be solid and jump to the 50% LED (flashing) and so on until all LEDs are solid, then the battery is fully charged.
1351430
Buy a better grade of battery, like Duracell. Personally, I think the flashing LED gives the unit more authenticity and would definitely use it. For one thing, if nothing else, it draws attention to the unit itself, which is what you want in the first place.
803887
Maybe the battery is "old" without much power OR make sure you didn't put the battery in upside down. Check the numbers on the battery to make sure you bought the right one. When you press START, make sure the : is blinking
1963215
The light on top was alternating red/green. I thought it might mean the batteries, but I checked & they are fully charged.Now, I can't get it to work at all, no lights, no pump, nothing...yes, the batteries are installed correctly. Any ideas?
1523101
My first one had the same problem as yours. Red light on all the time, and froze! I returned it and bought another one hoping it was a defective piece.... My second one start to show signs of defective also! and this one I can't return b/c past return period. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT is my recommendation.
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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!
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I just unscrew the flashlihgt from the shaft. When you do this it will reveal a "button" battery. Pop it out and replace. Reattach the flashlight . That is the best I can do for you. Jim
2017086
Are you saying that the red ligth next to the cable only lights with the first flash abNd then nothing? If you put your flash in manual mode 1/1 power, do you have a recycling time under 1 sec?, if so, then you are ok.
1249006
Did the unit blink when you installed the battery? If not, the battery isn't installed correctly.
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The red light should go off when fully charged. If it doesn't you could have a defective battery that never reaches full charge. Try another battery before you conclude that it is a charger problem.
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I would call Dyson support at 1866MYDYSON (US). They are very helpful. I found this explanation regarding lights. ---------When fully charged, all 3 LEDs should illuminate without flashing. However, if the red light continues to flash even after at least 3 hours recharging time, there may be a fault with the battery or charger assembly. ------------------or it could be a filter isn't on correctly. Check out: http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=1519&product;=DC16-SY-STDCalling support is probably your best bet though. If you need a new battery, it will run ~$30.Good Luck. I would call Dyson support at 1866MYDYSON (US). They are very helpful. I found this explanation regarding lights. ---------When fully charged, all 3 LEDs should illuminate without flashing. However, if the red light continues to flash even after at least 3 hours recharging time, there may be a fault with the battery or charger assembly. ------------------or it could be a filter isn't on correctly. Check out: http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=1519&product;=DC16-SY-STDCalling support is probably your best bet though. If you need a new... » Read More I would call Dyson support at 1866MYDYSON (US). They are very helpful. I found this explanation regarding lights. ---------When fully charged, all 3 LEDs should illuminate without flashing. However, if the red light continues to flash even after at least 3 hours recharging time, there may be a fault with the battery or charger assembly. ------------------or it could be a filter isn't on correctly. Check out: http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=1519&product;=DC16-SY-STDCalling support is probably your best bet though. If you need a new battery, it will run ~$30.Good Luck. « Show Less
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My light (green) stay's on when charging. It goes off when complete. Mine only blinks when the battery is low. It sounds as if your battery might be faulty.I never use tech support on anything. They usually know less about their products than we do!
140769
When mine flashed red and green that meant the battery was bad. I changed the battery and it works great now. If your battery was run down several time then it could have damaged the battery. You'll have to get a new battery.
873325
Hi - these lights should not be flashing. Perhaps changing the battery will fix the problem.
1003556
the flashing indicator lights stop flashing. There should have been an instruction sheet with the charger. They also recommend you charge the batteries four at a time or in pairs : positioned 1 & 3 or 2 & 4 . Not 1 & 2 , 2 & 3, etc.
1260675
I wish I could help you. I was happy at first bit since it hasn't worked properly.. It keeps going red like there is something bad in air but it won't stop. I have gone to several shops to help but no one knows how to fix it. I have since been looking for a new one.