P2D not changing modes

[andyr354]

My P2D does not like to change modes anymore. I tap the switch and it just stays in low most of the time. Takes some messing with to get it to do anything else.

Is there anything I should try or just send it back in (to who if I do send it in?)

Andy

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Clean the threads. Also, when I just barely loosen the head, it will do what you describe. Go at least a quarter or half turn and the problem will likely go away.

 

[Nake]

A low battery will also cause this.

 

[andyr354]

Thanks, cleaning the heads threads and finding the correct position to keep it threaded to seems to have fixed it.

Andy

 

[Sarratt]

just keep things lubed and you'll be fine

 

[ddgarcia05]

I just got my P2D, and I have the same problem. I dont think it's my battery, because it new. Oh well I'm not one to send things back, I'm to lazy.

 

[scottaw]

Every problem i've had with my P2D has been a dirty contact (keeps happening for some reason) Just take a pencil eraser, take the head off and scrub the contact. I've heard rubbing alcohol works too. Either way, it always solves my problems.

 

[Jussi]

I had also similar problems with my P3D. I removed big fat o-ring from the tailcap (which is round the spring) and my P3D started to work correctly.

 

[andyr354]

lube?

What kind of lube? Seems like lube would attract dirt and dust.

Andy

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

I use NyoGel from www.lighthound.com . If you over-apply, it will make the light act funny. A very light coat over the o-ring does wonders. I disassemble the light about every other week and clean off any lint/dust/etc. and relube. Seems to do the trick.