Problem with fenix p1d ce?

[ergotelis]

Hello, i just bought my new flashlight and i have 2 problems.
First of all, i twist it on and off instantly and it doesn't change the level of brightness, it has 3 modes of light , the temporary , then strobe and sos. So, the flashlight has a problem? I tried too many times in a freshly charged battery but no low modes.
Also, between the reflector and the silver round base of the lamp, the lamp is not completely within the reflector,as it is within the jetbeam c-le or the ultrafire 502b. There is some noticable space, is this logical? thanks!

 

[Sarratt]

Hi ..... are you sure that your batteries are good ?

Are you leaving the one or two second pause between twists?

I am not sure what you mean about the space ..... but there IS a visible part when its "un screwed". Almost appearing to be faulty ---- this is normal. Relax

What you describe sounds like a failing battery(cell).

I just ran mine down (normal 123 cell) and it behaved exactly as you described.

 

[Nake]

I tried too many times in a freshly charged battery but no low modes.

If you're using a RCR123/3.7 not much change in the different mode brightness. Using a CR123 will allow you to see the diferences.

 

[BB]

If you are using a RCR123 rechargeable battery with over ~3.7 volts of output--you are overvoltaging the light's boost regulator. It is not designed to reduce battery voltage, only to increase it.

The symptom is a very bright light with only Bright, SOS, and Strobe Modes. There will be no dimmer modes until the battery goes below ~3.6 volts.

This is perfectly normal behavior and others run their 1xCR123 Fenix lights like this--or use the 3.0V rechargeable 123 battery (reduces battery capacity).

If you use a normal primary cell lithium CR123 battery (which is a nominal 3 volts)--the light should work with all lighting levels/modes.

(all of the above is from what I have read in CPF--I do not have a P1D or rechargeable RCR123's myself--your mileage may vary).

-Bill

 

[bspofford]

I bought several Fenix lights this past month and have had three defective lights. Two were major defects out of the box that prevented the lights from operating. The third was a P2D Q2 SE that was not as bright as a P2D CE and also had a very green tint. Not impressed with Fenix QA!

 

[swxb12]

I bought several Fenix lights this past month and have had three defective lights. Two were major defects out of the box that prevented the lights from operating. The third was a P2D Q2 SE that was not as bright as a P2D CE and also had a very green tint. Not impressed with Fenix QA!

What dealer did you get them from? That sounds like really bad luck...

 

[bspofford]

What dealer did you get them from? That sounds like really bad luck...

The SE was from FenixStore.com, and I'm disappointed that I paid a premium then had to pay an additional $5.25 to return the light. PTS was very good with me about the first defective Fenix, but I haven't had a response yet about the second.

 

[Turbo DV8]

The SE was from FenixStore.com, and I'm disappointed that I paid a premium then had to pay an additional $5.25 to return the light.

I won't do business again with 4sevens at the Fenixstore.com. My Luxeon P1D was DOA. After I paid to return the light and asked him if he would please just put a cell in the replacement P1D to make sure it lit up, his reply was, "I can't be cherry-pickin' lights for my customers. If I did it for one, I would have to do it for all of them." This was after I gave him my money, he sent me a defective unit, and I paid out of my pocket to return it to him! Bsed upon the quality of my sample and his unbusiness-like attitude, I opted for a refund over replacement.

Then I saw the LOD-CE! Had to have one, and Fenixstore was the easiest way to acquire one, and with "free" shipping. The LOD-CE he sent had a scratch in the reflector. Not a huge deal, but for $45 I didn't feel I should have to "put up" with a scratch. So I paid more money to send it back to him for replacement. Two weeks later, he sent me back the same LOD-CE with the same distinctive scratch on the lens, and the same distinctive thread lube I had applied! Maybe he thought I was seeing things, or maybe he thought it wasn't severe enough to warrant replacement. But in either case, if a customer pays to return an item which is defective, the last thing any sane person would do is return the item back to the customer! He may as well have pissed in my face. That is the last Fenixstore.com purchase from 4Sevens I will ever make.

 

[ergotelis]

Well you are right, i am using an rcr123 3,7V battery, so lets wait to discharge it and see how it performs. But in order to have all the levels of brightness, you suggest to buy a 3V rechargeable battery?Thanks!

 

[zipplet]

Two weeks later, he sent me back the same LOD-CE with the same distinctive scratch on the lens, and the same distinctive thread lube I had applied!

Turbo DV8, you need to remember that Fenix-Store is not solely run by 4sevens - there are a few staff there dealing with returns and shipping out. Someone *else* probably looked at your light and assumed it was fine. Bummer I know but don't blame it on him, however I can see your point of view and I know why you are annoyed.

I have had nothing but great service from him when I had a problem that was infact my fault, so maybe you should PM 4sevens and sort this out - I'm sure he will work something out for you and your L0D-CE to get this solved. Give it a go!

 

[WadeF]

Well you are right, i am using an rcr123 3,7V battery, so lets wait to discharge it and see how it performs. But in order to have all the levels of brightness, you suggest to buy a 3V rechargeable battery?Thanks!

Your light should be fine, as the rcr123 will result in you lossing the low modes, this is normal. Once it discharges some they should come back. A 3.0V rechargable or primaries will allow the light to function with all modes.

The RCR123's will work fine in a P3D, just need two RCR123's. I have RCR123's in my P3D and all modes work fine.

 

[ergotelis]

Well guys you are right finally, flashlight does need max 3,6V. Using 3,7V rcr is not the solution because you are not going to be able to use the flashlight for a long time, rcr123a 3,7V under 3,5V cannot supply the current needed. So the solution with fenixes flashlights is the 3V lithium rcr.
Thank you all guys.

 

[BB]

And to be clear--this is with the 1xCR123 and 1xAA and 2xAA heads... The P3D-CE head is a ~6-8.4 volt nominal buck regulator and can use the higher voltage 1xRCR123 batteries just fine (from other threads).

-Bill