Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem (resolved)

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Unfortunately, cleaning the contacts and tightening the retaining ring did not solve the problem. However, I contacted the seller and they shipped out a new tailcap. So far I have not had any issues

I just got a new Olight M30 in the mail today from qualityflashights.co.uk. I really like the light, however, there is a small issue with the tailcap. I am using two AW 18650 cells with the extender tube. Every once in a while the light will fail to activate when pressing the button, but pressing it on and off again will activate the light. What happens is that the light immediately flashes on but then goes off when the button clicks, as if it somehow fails to stick. Could this be a defective tailcap button? I have searched the forums but have not found anyone else with this issue, so I just wanted some input before I write to the seller and ask for a replacement tailcap.

Thanks for any input
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[Stream]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

I'm curious if others have experienced this issue.

 

[jhc37013]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

I never had this problem with my M30 but have had it with other lights and was always able to fix by cleaning the tailcap threads and contact points with alcohol and then re-lubing and made sure the tailcap retaining ring was tightened down.

 

[mpkav]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

Agreed!! Sounds like maybe a contact problem.

 

[Stream]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

Hey, thanks for the reply. So you think the contacts could need cleaning straight out of the box? I haven't used it for much more than a day, and I noticed the issue at the beginning. What I find odd is that it never fails when you press slightly for momentary on, only when you click it all the way on. In other words, you click the button and the light flashes on before dying. Is this similar to the problems you experienced with the other lights?

 

[jhc37013]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

I have had similar experiences resolved by cleaning and tightening the retaining ring but I have also had faulty switches that I had to replace. Have you tried cleaning and checking the retaining ring in the tailcap?

 

[Stream]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

No, it didn't occur to me to clean it since it was brand new and never before used. I guess I could try tightening the retaining ring first.

 

[Stream]

Re: Olight M30 Triton tailcap problem

Unfortunately, cleaning the contacts and tightening the retaining ring did not solve the problem. However, I contacted the seller and they shipped out a new tailcap. So far I have not had any issues