Smok G-Priv Issues

[Garnetrooster]

Hey everyone,
Started having an issue after the last firmware update it reads the OMHs way too high. Example I have a Crown SE-1 with a new coil. On my Wismec it shows 0.27. On the g-priv, its shows 1.78....???
Now I figured out that if I go into TC mode and adjust the ohms down, go back to VW and its fine. Firmware is V1.8. Gonna contact smok but was wondering if anyone else has had that concern?

 

[optsmk]

Th g-priv has a factory reset. Have you tried that? I just got mine yesterday, but it works great so I don't want to reset it. Bit I'm sure I'll be doing it at some point.

 

[TheRaiden]

Do:
- Factory reset
- Have the G-priv ON, remove atomizer and press the firekey so that the screen shows !Check Atomizer!
- Screw the Crown back on to the mod and press the firekey again and see if the ohms come up correctly

 

[Garnetrooster]

Yep. Done all of that. I have tried 4 different tanks. Should have put that in my 1st post.Still no luck. Even added the firmware again... no luck.
The 1st firmware (v1.7) went great... not this one!

 

[Garnetrooster]

Just an update
Called and it's under warranty, so it's shipping out today.
But there is a 2 to 3 week back order with repair or replacement.

 

[djensen9367]

mine is doing the same thing, did u call smok or the supplier?

 

[Garnetrooster]

mine is doing the same thing, did u call smok or the supplier?

I called madvapes. Got the number off Smok's website. They are 2-3 weeks back ordered though.

 

[Garnetrooster]

Just an update on the G-Priv.
Sent to MadVapes, They signed for it on 3/2/17.
They said it's under warranty, but 2 to 3 weeks back ordered.
Called today (3 weeks), they STILL have no update as to when I will get it repaired or replaced.
I know it's not their fault, but gees !!!
Only had the thing a month or so.......

 

[Carl2]

I have the Smok G-Priv, also a Kanger an Eleaf, I notice a difference when switching tanks between the Kanger and Eleaf but since they are different manufactures I didn't think anything about it. I did put in some Clapton coils on the Smok tank and it did read the right resistance. I didn't do an update, it said it was to help with the calendar which already worked okay for me. When changing the ohms amount a large change requires changing ohms the largest amount possible, trying the new amount, going to temp mode and changing ohms again so after doing this so many times you can get in the ball park.

 

[Garnetrooster]

Carl,
Yeah, done that. But it got to where every tank was doing it. Besides,they said it was a screw up on their part.Firmware would not repair, So why not let them fix it(or replace).

 

[Carl2]

You do have a very large change in your unit so it's probably the best thing to do. I'm still wondering how the preheat works in the unit, I can't find it in the manual and none of the you tube vids discuss it.

 

[Garnetrooster]

It shows in TC mode that you adjust the preheat. I have a link but not sure if I can put here.
It's on guidetovaping.com

 

[Carl2]

If I go to the Complete Guide I get a unsafe its been reported to MS red page. I just rewicked the SS Clapton coils on the RBA deck to reduce popping. A side from the problem you're having for me it's been a very good vaporizer.

 

[Garnetrooster]

Bringing up an old thread. It's the middle of May and still no mod. Madvapes keeps telling me the middle of the month.. March....April... May...
If I ever get it back.... not sure if I'll remember how to work it

 

[MaxximusRevelation]

Wow thay really sucks. I'm guessing it is to late to file a dispute with your cc company?

 

[Tom Syaf]

first i was having leaking issue with tfv12.. then i saw a video guide ( )
tried exactly like that.. and pushed all the wires that came out from my t12-v12 and now the mod is giving "ohms too low" error. tried everything but it seems that the gpriv 220 didnt get the ohm right as it stays at 0.00 ohm (refer pic)

What should i do?

 

[Garnetrooster]

OK. Got the G-Priv back. Guess what? Still screws up with the Ohms too high !!! What the heck??? Oh well, went in temp and adjusted it down and every time I change tanks I just say no to the new coil.... gees!! No more buying Smok for Me!!!

 

[MaxximusRevelation]

I had the Xcube 2 that read ohms way higher than they actually were... That and TC seems to be an issue for Smok.

 

[Candy Snake]

Hey Garnetrooster,
I'm new here. I have a similar problem like you have. I've got 5 different tanks and all of them with different coils and my G Priv is reading each of them wrong. have a TFV12 Tank with the T12 coil and it's supposed to be between 60 - 350 watts on 0.12 OHM but it's reading 0.21OHM (way too high).
Everytime I fire it up on high wattage I get a warning sign 'Atomizer Shortened'.

I'm currently on V1.8. I tried factory reset but it's done the same thing. I've tried to update again but it didn't help neither. I can't run the coil on high wattage and it's something to do with the MOD and not the tank or coil. The only thing I can do is to put on TRC mode adjust the OHM by myself but even that doesn't allow me to use high wattage. I put the same tank and coil on the SMOK ALIEN 220 and it recognized it perfectly and we even had it firing up on 130W (amazing). I really don't know what to do with that.

 

[Garnetrooster]

Candy Snake,
All I can say is the G-priv is good for is a paper weight.