bummer

[k5blazer]

Man I'm really bummed out. I have a really big car show going on tomorrow and my custom etched BP is not working. My custom BP has a really cool chevy bowtie with the year and model of my truck on it. It's tuxedo black and chrome to match my tuxedo black and chrome K5 Blazer. I put it away about a month or two ago just so I would know it would be in working order for the show. Well I pulled it out tonight loaded batts and, blue/red. I'm confused because It worked perfectly when I carefully put it away. I cleaned the contact inside, made sure the bottom cap area is clean, I pulled the top cap to check the wire, it's fine. Is there anything else I can do to get it going. HELP ack...lol

 

[5cardstud]

Sounds like your not making a contact between the center post of the BP to the center post on the carto. I bet it's a 510.

 

[Bovinia]

Ahh hell Blazer I'm guessing you metered your batts and/or know they are working in another mod? Might try swabbing the top cap with alcohol.

ETA: 5C, I think he means he's getting the red/blue together, as in a short

 

[k5blazer]

Sounds like your not making a contact between the center post of the BP to the center post on the carto. I bet it's a 510.

Nope 801, for the Fusions man.

 

[k5blazer]

Ahh hell Blazer I'm guessing you metered your batts and/or know they are working in another mod? Might try swabbing the top cap with alcohol.

ETA: 5C, I think he means he's getting the red/blue together, as in a short

Exactly Bov, with or without a carto/tank. And I cleaned everything very well.

 

[5cardstud]

Oh the old simultaneous red/blue lights.

 

[Bovinia]

I sent Mike a message to see if he can help...if he sees it before he goes out. My mind is just a blank because you've done everything I would have suggested.

LOL 5!! Not what you want to see on a Friday night eh?

 

[5cardstud]

I still have to drive about 15 miles and help my SIL trailer an old car he bought. In the rain and dark after babysitting his boy all day. Mom broke her foot so I got the duty.

I would investigate the top cap. Pull out the center post and make sure it's clean and that both insulators are good. The red/blue does mean short.

 

[Bovinia]

Bleh, tell Mom I hope she heals fast!

Blazer, did you try working the side ground screw back and forth a little to see if that helps? and make sure the bottom cap screw is tight.

 

[k5blazer]

Thanks for the help guys. This is why we all keep a good supply of backup BP's

 

[k5blazer]

Bleh, tell Mom I hope she heals fast!

Blazer, did you try working the side ground screw back and forth a little to see if that helps? and make sure the bottom cap screw is tight.

Bottom screw(sounds funny)yes. Side screw no, but trying that now

 

[k5blazer]

Nothing from the side screw. grrr

 

[Bovinia]

I'm feeling your pain...I remember when you had that one made.

 

[k5blazer]

I'm feeling your pain...I remember when you had that one made.

Thanks for sharing my pain Bov, I will miss having my prized tuxedo BP with me, but at least I'll have my prized rootbeer BP with me.

 

[Bovinia]

I'll vape just my rootbeer BP tomorrow, in honor of your fallen engraved Tux BP

 

[Wharf Rat]

K5 is it red blue at the same time? Mine sat for a while, when I pulled it out I got red then blue when I hit the button. I cleaned the thread on the top cap and it fired right up.... hope yours will be that easy.

 

[k5blazer]

K5 is it red blue at the same time? Mine sat for a while, when I pulled it out I got red then blue when I hit the button. I cleaned the thread on the top cap and it fired right up.... hope yours will be that easy.

Well, I figured I'd go over everything again this morning before I take off for the day. I cleaned all threads and still get redblue, I have to think it will be going to the hospital at this point for a pcb transplant. I'm still scratching my head on why a perfect working unit can go bad in storage. Thanks again folks for all the input.

 

[BuzzKill]

Pull the carto and see if it goes BLUE please < if not HUSTON we have a problem !

 

[paco]

Let me guess, las Vegas low rider show right?

Lol I drive to Vegas four times a week and have been seeing low riders/(lots of Chevy trucks) driving/being towed up to sin city.

Have fun and respect the truck drivers! Please.

 

[k5blazer]

Pull the carto and see if it goes BLUE please < if not HUSTON we have a problem !

LMFAO Buzz. Yes redblue with or without carto on...RMA your way sir.