Fenix LD10 mode jumps-help

[joe001]

My Fenix LD10 drops from the high mode to low mode without me touching the clicky. The unintended mode change seems to happen when I apply a slight bit of pressure to the head area, and returns to the high mode when I relieve the "torque." This pressure is very mild (I just hold the light in a fist grip). Also, the head is not near the turbo mode.

Is this common? If not, any ideas on how/what to fix. I have cleaned all the contacts with alcohol, but that only seemed to help temporarily (or coincidentally)

Sorry if this has been discussed, but my searches did not yield good results (so please take it easy on me).

Thanks for any help.

 

[Bigdazz19]

Hi Joe,

I've got an LD10 but haven't had ant problems like the one you mentioned but have read previous posts suggesting that the switch can be loose on some occassions. Might be worth a look to see if the securing ring is screwed in firmly to the tailcap.

 

[joe001]

Thanks. The ring seems to be secured very well. So much so that I am unable to unscrew it.

Are there any lubricants that can be safely applied to the ring to aid in unscrewing it. I don't want to go blindly spraying WD-40.

 

[Bigdazz19]

No don't use wd40 as it's a solvent and not very good for flashlights. If the securing ring is tight this may not be the problem, don't know what else to suggest, sorry.

 

[Bigdazz19]

Hi Joe,
Just done a quick search and found this. May be of use.
www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=223668

 

[joe001]

Thanks again.
I replaced the entire tailcap assembly with one from an E20 and am still having the issue.
It was my first "expensive" light and was purchased on Amazon...now I wish I got it from 4sevens so I could have real contact with the dealer to discuss the issue.