Hey guys..been having a problem with my V3 where sometimes it don't fire and I have to press it a few times before it does and it seems to go through these spurts. Does this happen to anyone else?
V3 sometimes not firing
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Happens to everyone that owns or has owned a Prodigy or protege...Just take switch out and clean the contact disk. An eraser does a good job...or some very fine sand paper. Just go real easy if you use sand paper. Also Puresmoker sells replacement disks. But cleaning will do the job.
There is more than likely a youtube video how to. Just google it if you dont feel cummfy takin it apart, but its super easy,once you "just do it"..
Good luck.
There is more than likely a youtube video how to. Just google it if you dont feel cummfy takin it apart, but its super easy,once you "just do it"..
Good luck.
The V3 doesn't have a contact disk like the V1 and V2 had. It's a screw that makes contact with the battery.
What type of switch do you have in your V3? The original silver screw with several washers under it or the 3.1 brass screw?
If you have the original screw, make sure it's tight and put a tiny bit of Noalox on the tip. Also, make sure your batteries have not become indented at the bottom. A few people have reported that happening with the Tenergys. Replace the batteries if so. I also recommend you upgrade to the 3.1 switch. The new brass screw does not pit or tarnish and requires no maintenance. Plus, it has a wider contact area for the battery.
What type of switch do you have in your V3? The original silver screw with several washers under it or the 3.1 brass screw?
If you have the original screw, make sure it's tight and put a tiny bit of Noalox on the tip. Also, make sure your batteries have not become indented at the bottom. A few people have reported that happening with the Tenergys. Replace the batteries if so. I also recommend you upgrade to the 3.1 switch. The new brass screw does not pit or tarnish and requires no maintenance. Plus, it has a wider contact area for the battery.
I have the brass screws and my batteries look good. I changed to a new screw and it has not happened again yet..will see what happens.
Maybe your first screw was wonky? Like maybe one side was a bit higher than the other.
I tend to do a light sand on my contact screw at least once a week. Really brings back performance. Also make sure to clean the threads and spacing between the bottom button as well.
I have a 3.1 and I am having problems with the batteries becoming indented. How do I avoid this?
The next time you order batteries, get some AW LiFePO4s instead of the Tenergys. The AWs are all I use anymore.
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