I fixed my Prodigy V2 switch problem, here's how!

[tunabubblegum]

Are you having problems with your Prodigy not making conact when you press the button?

Some folks have complained about this, I finaly solved the problem, but you need a Dremel tool and a small cylinder shape grinding stone bit with square top edge (not rounded).

When you take your switch apart, you see the following stuff;

The plastic button its self, with a o-ring followed by a metal ring which is the part that is supposed to make contact with the 2 metal "poles" which are imbedded in the plastic switch housing.

When you look at the switch housing, you will see that there is a ridge and the2 contact poles lay flush with the surface of this ridge.

With your Dremel, carfully grind down the ridge, so that the 2 metal contact poles now are "raised" and no longer flush with the ridge.

Now, when you press the button, that metal ring will press directly on those two contact poles because the ridge is lowered.

You will now have contact every time you press the button, and will not have to press down so hard.

Dont forget to blow out any plastic dust from your grinding before putting the switch back together.

This took me less than 2 minutes to complete, and I will never have to fool with it again because it will make contact every time.

If you had problems before, you will be SHOCKED at how much vapor you are now getting

It's also a good idea to brush a tiny bit of contact inhancer, such as Pro Gold on all the contact points in your switch housing.

Now that I am getting the max from my Prodigy, I think I will keep it after all

I hope I explained all this so you can understand what I am talking about.

Maybe I can take some pics and post them (if I can figure out how!!)

P.S. ATTN Scottbee,
if you see my post, I would be interested in your comments.
You have helped me out in the past, and your comments are always of value to me and the entire board.
You are my e-cig "expert" guru

[sjohnson]

I use Pro Gold (and lucky enough to have a quantity of it's better predecessor Cramolin), and couldn't agree more with using it when you can access the contacts. A tiny amount goes a long way.

Using either on computer contacts dramatically decreases electrical resistance and corrosion due to environmental factors. Works great and ought to work very well on our switches as well.

[DigitalRapture]

You can also stretch or shrink the spring to your liking.

[MaxUT]

A friend at work had this problem with his switch. I suggested that he twist the contact pins 180º to rotate the machined flats downward, away from the contact disc. The sides of the pins now extend slightly above the surface of the housing recess and the switch works (for now).

[DigitalRapture]

When you look at the switch housing, you will see that there is a ridge and the2 contact poles lay flush with the surface of this ridge.

Mine did not come like this. My two contacts are raised slightly above the ridge. And like MaxUT said, you can just twist the pins. I'm still having issues with misfiring. I should get some of that gunk to put in it that increases conductivity. If you find yourself mashing the button a lot, check your batteries. It seems to misfire when the battery is running low.

[tunabubblegum]

I use Pro Gold (and lucky enough to have a quantity of it's better predecessor Cramolin), and couldn't agree more with using it when you can access the contacts. A tiny amount goes a long way.

Using either on computer contacts dramatically decreases electrical resistance and corrosion due to environmental factors. Works great and ought to work very well on our switches as well.

Yeah, I like Cramolin better too, used to use it on my stereo contacts.

[tunabubblegum]

A friend at work had this problem with his switch. I suggested that he twist the contact pins 180º to rotate the machined flats downward, away from the contact disc. The sides of the pins now extend slightly above the surface of the housing recess and the switch works (for now).

I tried to do this, but they would not turn.
I also read all the posts with suggestions on how to solve this problem and none of them worked for me. I am starting to think that if you had a dozen of these switches, and looked at them close, they would all be different!!

I had no choice but to go the Dremel grinding route.
Was going to give up, have a Silver Bullet on the way, and after reading all the rave reviews, hoping that will be the last PV I wil ever need to buy
But now that my Prodigy is working at it's full potential, I will always be using it too.

[tunabubblegum]

Mine did not come like this. My two contacts are raised slightly above the ridge. And like MaxUT said, you can just twist the pins. I'm still having issues with misfiring. I should get some of that gunk to put in it that increases conductivity. If you find yourself mashing the button a lot, check your batteries. It seems to misfire when the battery is running low.

Yes, this stuff works wonders for making better contacts.
Just use a very tiny amount. It comes in a little bottle with aplicator brush.
Make sure you wipe the excess liquid off the brush and just apply a thin film of it. It also keeps the contacts from forming oxidation.

Oh, and I did make that spring a wee bit longer, so now just the slightest pressure is all that is needed.

I have never seen so much vapor come out of this before my mod

What would life be without Dremel tools

[Lucef]

I was having massive problems with my new Prodigy V2. I would press the button and sometimes get very weak connection other times no connection at all and still others getting clouds of vapor. After tons of time trying to figure out what could be wrong on such a simple switch, I FINALLY figured it out. I was inspecting the button with the little grommet and metal washer and I noticed right near the middle where the metal contact ring and the button were fastened there was a little bit of excess glue.... or maybe melted plastic slightly covering some of the metal contact ring. I grabbed my trusty pocket knife and scraped the metal ring of all the plastic/ glue and it has been perfect ever since. I hope this post helps others find it a little quicker.