I've got a problem...Stylus Pro is FLICKERING

[Timothybil]

Some of you may remember how I went all gaga over my Streamlight Microstream last fall, about the time that This_Is_Nascar did his fantastic review. Well, after reading that and a few other mentions I decided that some extra runtime would be nice, so I bought a SL Stylus Pro as well. I love them both, and they have both done duty as my EDC over the last nine months. But now, all of a sudden, the Stylus Pro is FLICKERING, and it is DRIVING ME CRAZY. I put fresh AAA primaries in, but it made no difference. So I guess I have two questions: 1) What caused it? and 2) How do I fix it?
Oh, and 3) Has anyone else had the same problem?

Thanks in Advance for any insight!

 

[socom1970]

Re: I've got a problem...

Some of you may remember how I went all gaga over my Streamlight Microstream last fall, about the time that This_Is_Nascar did his fantastic review. Well, after reading that and a few other mentions I decided that some extra runtime would be nice, so I bought a SL Stylus Pro as well. I love them both, and they have both done duty as my EDC over the last nine months. But now, all of a sudden, the Stylus Pro is FLICKERING, and it is DRIVING ME CRAZY. I put fresh AAA primaries in, but it made no difference. So I guess I have two questions: 1) What caused it? and 2) How do I fix it?
Oh, and 3) Has anyone else had the same problem?

Thanks in Advance for any insight!

I would suggest you return it to Streamlight for repair or replacement. It has a lifetime warranty on it. Just about any Streamlight retailer worth their salt will do it for you, or contact Streamlight directly. They will take good care of you. Incidentally, where in IA do you live? I'm in Bettendorf, QC.

 

[superflytnt]

Re: I've got a problem...

Assuming that the flicker isn't in the head (which you can rule out by removing the tailcap and touching a wire to the - battery contact and the body of the light) then you might want to try cleaning the contact ring's on the rear of the body tube itself and inside of the tailswitch with alcohol (or something like Deoxit if you have it). If that doesn't help contact Streamlight for a new tailswitch.

Almost forgot, make sure that tailcap is fairly snug.............

 

[Gunner12]

Re: I've got a problem...

Try cleaning all the contacts, if that doesn't help, contact Streamlight.

 

[gswitter]

Re: I've got a problem...

My first guess would be the switch, and as I recall, the switches can be unscrewed from the body of the Stylus and Microstream. So, if you still have both, try swapping the switches and see if that clears up the problem.

I hate the switch on the Microstream and Stylus Pro. My first thought upon trying the Microstream was "I'll give this switch a month tops".

 

[superflytnt]

Re: I've got a problem...

My first guess would be the switch, and as I recall, the switches can be unscrewed from the body of the Stylus and Microstream. So, if you still have both, try swapping the switches and see if that clears up the problem.

I hate the switch on the Microstream and Stylus Pro. My first thought upon trying the Microstream was "I'll give this switch a month tops".[/quote]



I know what you mean. I love this light but at the same time don't entirely trust the switch. I bought a spare and if the first one breaks I plan to just turn the backup switch on permanantly and use the head as a twisty. I've already broken the loctite seal on the head as I was planning on installing an LOD head on the MS body but I was so impressed with the original MS head that I kept it on there! :twothumbs

So far no problems tho and I've had it for over 6 months with daily use.

 

[FlashKat]

Re: I've got a problem...

I agree 100%. I would call/email Streamlight directly, because their Customer Service has been top notch and one of the best around. Streamlight will probably just send you a new light under warranty.

I would suggest you return it to Streamlight for repair or replacement. It has a lifetime warranty on it. Just about any Streamlight retailer worth their salt will do it for you, or contact Streamlight directly. They will take good care of you. Incidentally, where in IA do you live? I'm in Bettendorf, QC.