LT starting to misfire?

[SilentEcho13]

My LT's been acting up. It will misfire/not fire pretty often, and sometimes it will simply fire and slowly die out/pick back up, like a pause, between puffs.


Any ideas?

It's the silver LT from Volcano. I really don't want to RMA it...lol.

 

[jamentertainment]

I hear ya Silent, send it in..I thought it was Die Hard and suggested it to friends, same button problems...You will have a new one within a week!!, the good thing is there turn around is fast..

 

[Chosen_1]

hey silent ,, mines did the same thing. also had a sticky button(silver one). here is what i did to help it out. just took the batt out and held the button down and blew very hard into the tube like 4 times, then i had released the button and repeated. it did help mines without a problem, but every now and then i would have to repeat this process. i didnt turn mine in because i dont have a back up and i would lean back into a cigarette. give this a try and if it doesnt help then just turn it in.. i hope this helps you

 

[LdaSense]

Ur firing pin might be sunk in. Try using sum tweezers or sumthing like it and tryin pulling it out a lil bit.

 

[sailorman]

I would first try lifting the center pole a tiny bit. This sounds like it might not be strictly a switch problem.
If that doesn't work, try zapping the switch with a shot of contact cleaner.
If you don't have/can't get CC, try cleaning it with 91% isopropyl alcohol. Soak a Q-tip and swab it down good.
Use 91% cuz the lower strength has too much water in it and doesn't dry fast enough.

 

[SilentEcho13]

Before I send it in, I'll try those options.

...Where is the firing pin? The 510 connector?

I do have some isopropyl alcohol sitting at home, gonna try cleaning with that too.

 

[Optimo]

Just push the button harder...the LT button has alot of play in it and if your not pushing it hard it won't fire sometimes.

 

[SilentEcho13]

Mine never had play before, but now it misfires even if I push it pretty hard.

 

[SilentEcho13]

...Anyone want to buy my silver LT?

I want the SS one real bad after seeing the picture lol.

 

[carlton]

Where is this picture?

 

[SilentEcho13]

Oh, woops.

I posted that in the wrong thread (have multiple windows open)

Anyway, I found it here:
Photo Gallery

 

[carlton]

Ah. That is nice. New endcaps as well.

Thx for the link.

 

[SilentEcho13]

It's fricken gorgeous.

I hope the endcaps are actually metal this time.

I'm considering selling, thought I'm not sure if Apollo warranties their LT.

 

[SilentEcho13]

Yup, I think they do.

Warranty

 

[Stonefather]

wow..that stainless is awesome..my LT is also having button issues so I am going to be making a trip over to apollo once the stainless come in and swap mine out

 

[SilentEcho13]

Same here. I'll stick it out until it's in stock there.

 

[Optimo]

Wish I woulda waited as well... paid 69 bucks just for the tube pre-ordered. Coulda held out and got a stainless with metal end caps for 44 bucks lol.

 

[SilentEcho13]

I'm debating ordering it now, or just waiting until it actually starts shipping lol

 

[SilentEcho13]

I fixed it!

I pulled out the battery, coverered the voltage and power buttons with my fingers, pressed the fire button, and blew out loads of excess moisture from the power button.

Doesn't fail at all anymore!

I suggest this fix as part of routine maintenance every week or so actually.

 

[Chosen_1]

I fixed it!

I pulled out the battery, coverered the voltage and power buttons with my fingers, pressed the fire button, and blew out loads of excess moisture from the power button.

Doesn't fail at all anymore!

I suggest this fix as part of routine maintenance every week or so actually.

dont think you read my post here huh???

thats exactly what i said to do buddy... oh you will have to do this every week