Tikka XP SSC P4 mod emits light when off

[drorp]

Hi

I've modded my Petzl Tikka XP with an SSC P4 according to the useful guides that appear in this forum. Indeed this was a quick and simple job.

However I've recently noticed that even when when the light is in the "off" state, it emits some light. The amount is very small - you need to hold it about 10 cm from a wall in a completely dark room to see it - but it is there. After removing the battery the light is no longer emitted.

Has this ever happened to anyone else? I haven't found any reference to this phenomenon in the forum.

In addition some white sticky powder developped arounf the battry contacts - similar to what you would find around (older) car battry contacts. Perhaps this could help in solving the mystery?

Thanks in advance
drorp

 

[Szemhazai]

It looks that batteries leaked or water somehow gets inside - so you may have some short-circuits on driver board.

Remove batteries and try to wash it carefully using toothbrush or brush in distilled water.