HELP! My new Reo Mini stopped working

[sashwa]

Are you by any chance using new 306 attys from either IKV or Cisco? Do you have another pv you can try the attys on?

 

[Rar]

REO Mini Update. Once again, I cleaned my firing pin with alcohol and a q-tip, moving it up and down to clean as much as possible. I also used a damp alcohol swab around my button. I let it dry for an hour or so. Then I q-tipped with Noalox both on the pin and the battery, moving it up and down and let it sit all night. This morning it seems to be working okay. I think my REO may need regular applications of Noalox. Either that, or my firing pin got all gunked up and needed cleaning.

So, thank you folks for all of your help. I hope I don't have to come back with this particular issue again, but if it should happen, I know there's lots of help here.

 

[mlinky]

Working ok? As in "just fair"? If it isn't a one time thing, and isn't working perfectly, PM Rob (redeyedancer). He will want to look at it and fix any problem.

 

[sheryder]

REO Mini Update. Once again, I cleaned my firing pin with alcohol and a q-tip, moving it up and down to clean as much as possible. I also used a damp alcohol swab around my button. I let it dry for an hour or so. Then I q-tipped with Noalox both on the pin and the battery, moving it up and down and let it sit all night. This morning it seems to be working okay. I think my REO may need regular applications of Noalox. Either that, or my firing pin got all gunked up and needed cleaning.

So, thank you folks for all of your help. I hope I don't have to come back with this particular issue again, but if it should happen, I know there's lots of help here.

I had similar issue with my Grand at about a week also. As Rob says...clean the switch contact with alcohol thouroughly and apply Noalox ASAP to avoid oxidation. Worked perfect after I did that. The cleaning with alcohol I think is key...using Noalox by itself didn't help much. Glad it is now working for you.

 

[Rar]

I had similar issue with my Grand at about a week also. As Rob says...clean the switch contact with alcohol thouroughly and apply Noalox ASAP to avoid oxidation. Worked perfect after I did that. The cleaning with alcohol I think is key...using Noalox by itself didn't help much. Glad it is now working for you.

I agree. I cleaned it twice, but the second time I cleaned it, I was more thorough, cleaning the button, as well.