Anyone have problems with Fenix lights?

[Hawaiian Fire]

This is my first post so here goes...

Has anyone had any problems with the tail switches on their Fenix lights?

I purchased a P3D after reviewing the various threads on the forum. After a few weeks the light would not turn on consistently. Sometimes there would be no illumination at all, sometimes it would be very dim (while in the highest setting). I sent the light back and was told that the switch was defective and that they are sending a new flashlight and including an extra tail switch. I can't figure out why they might feel it necessary to include an additional switch.

 

[fluke]

My P3D Rebel messed about, but one I cleaned the switch threads and contact area all was OK.

 

[Patriot]

I have 4 of them and I've never had a problem with a Fenix. They might not have the same cool factor as a surefire but in my personal experience they've been a more reliable light...just an observation I've noticed.

 

[WadeF]

It's possible to get a bad light from anyone. If you read around you see even companies like Surefire have reports of bad tail caps, etc.

As long as you buy from a good dealer they will take care of the problem quickly for you.

 

[Oddjob]

The only problems I have had with Fenix were the occassional bad tint. I have never had any actual malfunctions. As WadeF said problems can happen with any manufacturer. If you bought it from the fenix-store then maybe they are just sending you the new tactical tailcap to make up for your troubles.

 

[FlashSpyJ]

My P2D has changed modes on its own sometimes, and sometimes not light up at all. Have tried to clean the threads, that have helped a day or two. when the head are unscrewed a bit, the connection is thru the threads, and it seems like their a bit loose. Will try to clean the threads and apply another lube (nanolube). The threads get a bit messy after just a day or two with nyogel. Thats the only trouble I have had with my Fenix lights!

 

[justjim]

i have an L1 with a clicky that no longer works - still functional as a twisty. my lop-se is still going strong.

-jim

 

[Spypro]

My P3D-CE is acting strange when the battery are low. I do not see any flickering but the light stop working, that's all.

 

[chakrawal]

Never with P3D CE,Rebel100 and P2D Rebel 100.

 

[greenLED]

I've had several L1P's, a couple of L1T's, an L2P, 2 L1D's, etc. not once I've had a switch fail (or any other failure, for that matter).

 

[mchlwise]

I've had what I would consider lots of Fenix lights, and never a switch failure.

Fenix has a tendency to ship the lights with the tail switch retaining ring a little looser than I think it should be, and this can lead to it loosening up even more and no longer making contact as it should.

Whenever someone has a switch problem, the retaining ring is the first thing they should check.

 

[nerdgineer]

I've had a dozen Fenix lights, split 50/50 between twisties and clickies. Not a problem with any of them, and pretty good tints all around, so far.

I do make a point of tightening the retaining rings in the heads and tails of Fenixes (and all other flashlights) when I first get them; but except for the first 1 or 2, the Fenixes were all pretty tight out of the box.

 

[DoubleDutch]

No problems at all, but then I only have twisties to avoid just that problem.

Kees

 

[Coop57]

I had to replace the tailcap on my L1P. It would occasionally not turn on. It was only about 2 years old when this happened.

 

[Joe Talmadge]

My L1D came with a switch that sometimes didn't work right ... Once clicked on, it wouldn't click back off unless I played with the switch a bit. Got another one from 4 Sevens, but it's starting to act up also.

 

[L.E.D.]

I haven't had any problems with any Fenix lights, but do have one slight gripe about the heads not having the tightest of fit with the body.

 

[TorchEnvy]

A friend's year-old L2T died earlier this summer. I don't think he experienced any erratic behavior beforehand; it just quit working. He recently got it repaired under warranty from Fenix via the online vendor, so he was out only a few bucks for shipping.

 

[RonM]

My LOD-CE and L1D-CE have given me no problems.

 

[Coop]

I have 3 Fenix lights (L1P, L0P SE & L1D CE) and had 0 problems so far

 

[Hiker]

I bought a L2T last year. The switch did not work properly and the vendor replaced it. I have had no problems since then but have not used it much since it is an emergency light in my pack (I usually have a headlamp with me when I am hiking after dark).