I just recieved this and it does not turn on at all,even after changing out batterys. I think it is the switch, is there anything I can do before sending back?
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Remove batteries and check to make sure they are inserted properly polarized, clean either end of the batteries with a abrasive cloth to insure good contact or use a contact sleaner to clean the interior contacts in the battery cylinder, also check one or more of the batteries in another device that takes AAA batteries to make sure they are all fresh and energized. If this checks out, the switch may be at fault. Try pushing the switch through 3 Sequential cycles as this will check to see if each level of LED illumination is also working. If none of these help, you have a defective device
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it is easy to install the batteries wrong. make sure the Plus+ & minus- ont the battries match up to the battery holder.
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Remove batteries and check to make sure they are inserted properly polarized, clean either end of the batteries with a abrasive cloth to insure good contact or use a contact sleaner to clean the interior contacts in the battery cylinder, also check one or more of the batteries in another device that takes AAA batteries to make sure they are all fresh and energized. If this checks out, the switch may be at fault. Try pushing the switch through 3 Sequential cycles as this will check to see if each level of LED illumination is also working. If none of these help, you have a defective device Remove batteries and check to make sure they are inserted properly polarized, clean either end of the batteries with a abrasive cloth to insure good contact or use a contact sleaner to clean the interior contacts in the battery cylinder, also check one or more of the batteries in another device that takes AAA batteries to make sure they are all fresh and energized. If this checks out, the switch may be at fault. Try pushing the switch through 3 Sequential cycles as this will check to see if each level of LED illumination is also working. If none of these help, you have a defective device
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make sure you pull out the tab that separates the batteries from the metal. The ''pull tab'' is on most toys and appliances that DO include batteries. I bought this a long time ago and I use it for hunting. BTW- it is more of a ''Widespread'' than ''Beam'' or ''spotlight'' as most people say....but I use it to leave the shooting house, not shine on the deer because it would not put enough light on it. If you are looking for a really good hand held light that zooms in get one with a convex lens.
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A couple of things. Check the outlet with another device like a table lamp. Change the batteries in the remote. If nothing works, I would send it back. These are refurbished units and the people selling them don't repair them so they will likely send you another unit. Mine works great
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Mine worked fine when I purchased it. The only problem I have had since it the battery going dead in the antenna, which I replaced and is working fine again. Make sure that the switches are in the correct positions. That is about all I can tell you, other than contacting the manufacture and see it they can be of some help.
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Sometimes when I first got it I had to flip the switch a few times to get it to turn on but no problems since then. It may not be super high quality but works great for me so far. I wouldn't worry. Return it if it doesn't work! Good luck
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I would send it back if you can. I purchased same item and one battery will not charge and the other battery was dead out of the box and Amazon doesn't pay any attention to these messages or I would have heard from them from a previous message.
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Thanks everyone. However, I KNEW I where to press to turn it on. My problem was I charged it for 16 hours and when I pressed the button it did NOTHING. I messed around with it and then took the chance on charging it for about 12 more hours. I put it on the charger and smashed it in real hard and now I think it's working. Maybe I didn't have it fully in the charger. It seems weird that it just sits in there with no connection port. We'll see. I appreciate everyone taking the time to try and help. Happy Holidays.
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Sounds like a defect, I would contact somebody and get a new one. Hopefully they'll take care of you because this is a great light. I ordered mine months ago and carry it with me everywhere and it works like a champ! I haven't had to change the batteries yet either!
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I'm going to try this...letting it die so it will turn off, if it's not off already, then charging it up, and see if I can get it on. If I can't, I'm just going to send it back and either get another one, or I'm going to have the money refunded so I can get something different.
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I'm not sure what you're up against, but.... I'd just take it all apart and start over again.There should be either a screw or a clip, or it's held together with friction. If it's not working you need a new switch? Or do you just have it wired wrong?There is a screw on the back of it..? be sure the power's off!bucky in tucson
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I got one for my son in law for Christmas won't even turn on!! grrrrr How about that! I am having second thoughts on this one. Anyone else have this problem? And yes, I put batteries in it and I did try to hard start it etc etc..:(
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I have the same problem. The light in front is on and the power button is pushed one way and it still dose not work. I have the same problem and mine has been on charge for several day's and it still does not work, and the button is in the right place.
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I had many problems with this myself. I tried to figure that out however was unsuccessful. I purchased other similar switches so I do not think I received a faulty switch. I would suggest YouTube.
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We just had a similar incident with one of ours. we just let it run itself down till there was NO battery life left. I almost threw it out because I thought it was broken! I decided to charge it one more time to see if I could get it to work and it had reset itself and came on and worked properly. just let it go till it is dead dead dead and then try recharging it and see if that works
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If it's not turning on after 16 hours, chances are it's defective. If it was charging, the handle should be ever so slightly warm, indicating that the battery was charging. If that's the case, then it may be a bad switch. Either way, it needs to be returned & replaced.
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I actually had same problem, but, after a few times in and out of case it just started working, (so I didn't send back). could have been the switch as well.
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I would send it back bacause mine is green all the time unless my battery is plugged in. When it's dead and I plug it in it turns red until fully charged and then it will be green again. If the battery is not charging you could either have a dead battery and will need a new one of those or you have a bad port and you should send that in and have it replaced.
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I have the same problem. Seller is sending me a new flashlight. Don't know about just a switch.