Fenix LD20 died over the weekend

[cykninja]

Hey guys,

My trusty Fenix LD20 finally died a couple of weekends ago. I turned the head to adjust the intensity and it started to flicker. I tightened it again and it stopped flickering and turned off completely.

Changed the batteries over, cleaned the contacts and made sure everything was tight.

How long should I expect my flashlight to last? It had lasted ~21st of Jan 2012 until 13th of Dec 2014.

Cheers

 

[kj2]

They should work for more than 2-3 years. Would contact your seller/dealer if you know, where you bought it. Or contact Fenix directly.

 

[gravelmonkey]

Check the switch retaining ring on the inside of the tailcap, tighten with small needle-nose pliers. Had very similar problem with my LD20 a couple of years ago.

Edit to add: If the ring is tight and it's still giving you grief, try the paperclip test to determine whether you have a switch or driver problem.

 

[Labrador72]

Changed the batteries over, cleaned the contacts and made sure everything was tight.

Sorry to hear about your light. When you say everything was tight, did you also check and tighten the ring in the tailcap?
Though all lights fail, I agree with KJ2 that Fenix lights should last longer than 2 or 3 years.

 

[BLUE LED]

I have a Fenix P3D from 2007 and it is still going strong. I use it all the time and I have moded it with the newer XP-E2 and use AW 16340 cells.

I would do the checks that Gravel monkey suggested.

 

[RI Chevy]

Welcome to the Forum! :welcome:

Sorry to hear about your light. They should work for much longer than just a couple of years. 10 year minimum at least. As long as you take care of and properly maintain your lights.

 

[välineurheilija]

I would check the switch,my L2D switch broke like that and i stole a new one from an LD10

 

[cykninja]

Re: Fenix LD20 died over the weekend *case closed*

Okay you guys rock!

Tightened the inner end cap and that did the trick.

Thanks for reviving my good old LD20. I did ask for a new light this Christmas so now I have a backup

 

[kj2]

Re: Fenix LD20 died over the weekend *case closed*

Okay you guys rock!

Yeah... We know ... :laughing:

 

[RI Chevy]

Re: Fenix LD20 died over the weekend *case closed*

Glad to hear that you fixed! The forum members ARE great here! Members helping members is what it is all about. :thumbsup:

 

[TONY M]

Re: Fenix LD20 died over the weekend *case closed*

Glad you got sorted, the switch can work its way loose after time and needs periodic tightening. The switch on my L2D broke earlier this year after over 6 years. I replaced it with the switch from an old ultra fire C3 from 2007 and it now works a charm again.Tony