Fix for my V5 shutting itself off.

[donesmokin]

I've only had the thing three weeks and yesterday it started shutting itself off in 18650 mode. I thought maybe the spring had compressed from using stacked 18350s but it was still doing it when I put them back in. Pulled the spring and cleaned it top and bottom and the inside of the bottom cap. I wiped off the positive contact on the underside of the control head for good measure. It hasn't shut off since!

 

[donesmokin]

Vaped fine for four hours. Now it won't even turn on! The positive post in the tube seems to be lose. Guess I'll be taking it apart...

 

[donesmokin]

Tried and tried to get the top cap off using vicflo's battery tube idea. It's like it's welded on there or something! I fiddled with this, fiddled with that and it's going again for now anyway. The V1 hasn't given me a lick of trouble!

 

[JeremyR]

Put the tube on with bat cap, slam it down right on the seam against the edge of a block of wood or something. Like if you were going to break a stick in half. Not too much force that it flies out but enough to see the seam start to open, then you can work it by hand.

 

[JeremyR]

A little nicer way may be to just put hand on both sided, put seam on a edge and put your weight into it like you were bending a metal rod. Just enough to start to pop loose. Flip and rock it back the other way. Should be pretty close by then.

 

[donesmokin]

I'll give it a try, when it really ticks me off!

 

[KarenB]

mine started shutting off today as well for no reason. I am wondering if this is a condition of the V5

 

[JeremyR]

It's usually a bad ground or bat connection when they shut down. How does it shut down?

 

[donesmokin]

I think stretching the spring has cured my problem. On another note the 510 connection on the V5 is horrible compared to my V1. I've got a sealed 510/510 adapter on it.

 

[ClaireW]

I just found this thread because my vamo v5 had shut off a few times the past couple of days. I've had it about a month & chain vape all day working from home.

Just a little while ago I pulled/stretched the spring a bit & it hasnt shut off yet. I hope thats all is was

 

[ClaireW]

stretching the spring wasnt a 100% cure. its still shutting off a few times a day. I either open it and pull the spring again or bang the bottom on my hand -- click it 5x and it will go back on. does this still sound like a spring issue?

 

[ClaireW]

anyone have suggestions for a replacement spring that might be stronger?

 

[JeremyR]

Hey Clair .. Most likely the reason you need more pressure it that the internal board has shifted up causing the positive pin to be more recessed. Do you notice that the screen sits higher than new? Do you have and misfire issues with the button. You can easily take it apart and re-glue the board or make a retainer to hold it if your handy. Just be carefull you don't yank the top off when it comes loose or you'll break the wires. Lightly pry it when you get it loose initially.

 

[donesmokin]

Had to stretch mine two or three times. Now it's misshapen and doesn't like to stay in the end cap! Oh well, it was a cheap fix.

 

[JeremyR]

stretching the spring wasnt a 100% cure. its still shutting off a few times a day. I either open it and pull the spring again or bang the bottom on my hand -- click it 5x and it will go back on. does this still sound like a spring issue?

Could be poor ground in one of the tube threads or endcap threads. Clean them up good, then noalox the threads, or put a little wrap of foil around it for a quick fix to see if it is a
Contact problem

 

[ClaireW]

Jeremy thank you for the replies & advice.
I'm 99% sure its the spring. I fiddled with the spring a few times - it wouldnt go on. I streched the bottom piece of the spring outwards then twisted it back in the cap & it works again. but it wont stay working so I just ordered a new spring from Avidvapor.

Where are you suggesting to put the foil?

what does Noalox do? can I use noxon? or other metal cleaners?

 

[ClaireW]

here's a quick update. When it shuts off - I can loosen the bottom cap a little then retighten & it will go on. does this sound like spring issue or another connection issue?

 

[doots]

Jeremy thank you for the replies & advice.
I'm 99% sure its the spring. I fiddled with the spring a few times - it wouldnt go on. I streched the bottom piece of the spring outwards then twisted it back in the cap & it works again. but it wont stay working so I just ordered a new spring from Avidvapor.

Where are you suggesting to put the foil?

what does Noalox do? can I use noxon? or other metal cleaners?

I had that happen a lot using the vamo.. I only use button top batts, no flattops. I stretched up my spring and that helped but the problem is losing a connection and then the vamo is off till you take the cap off and put it back on and then turn back on the device. A longer spring would probably solve the problem.
Noalox isnt going to help you out so dont waster your money. be very careful using foil...!

 

[JeremyR]

The threads on the bottom cap and tube complete the circuit. Make sure they are clean. I have used a thin strip of foil on loose fitting threads to improve the contact. Like a plumbers tape. Just make sure none can get inside the tube. However it was a stainless telescopic... You could fold the foil up thick and put it in the bottom and put spring on top of it to give you a higher spring. The main problem with that quick fix would be a piece of foil coming loose and making its way up to the positive side and shorting the battery out.

I still think it sounds like poor contact at the bottom threads if you can just loosen and retighten and regain contact. You would be surprised how the threads can loose a ground contact. An indication would be that when you chain vape it it will get hot around the threads down there indicating higher resistance/ a weak ground.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

anyone have suggestions for a replacement spring that might be stronger?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vamo/509344-vamo-end-cap-spring.html