Changing modes on P2D

LauraQ · Aug 17, 2007

I'm a new P2D owner and can't seem to get the low modes to work. It seems to only want to do Turbo. I have twisted the head, but apparently can't find the "sweet spot" for changing modes. Any advice?

Thanks!
LauraQ

(Yes, I am officially addicted to CPF! And I am aware there is no cure)

Daniel_sk · Aug 17, 2007

If you fully tighten the head - then you have the turbo mode, you can switch between turbo and strobe by tapping the button (not clicking). Or loosen the head and you get into low mode, tapping the button will switch to medium-high-SOS...

Lightraven · Aug 17, 2007

Could be a malfunction. My P2D CE worked great for about a week, then the low mode stopped working. I turned the head, and the light turned off. Twist the head back, and it came back on strobing. I returned it and got a new one.

shakeylegs · Aug 17, 2007

What kind of battery are you using? Rechargeable or primary?
If I recall correctly, low modes don't work with rechargeables, at least mine didn't.
It doesn't take much to back off of turbo, so if you are using primaries, try a thorough cleaning of all contacts. If it still doesn't function, document your actions precisely and forward to fenix ([email protected]).

LauraQ · Aug 17, 2007

Re: Changing modes on P2D - Fixed!

shakeylegs said:
What kind of battery are you using? Rechargeable or primary?
If I recall correctly, low modes don't work with rechargeables, at least mine didn't.
It doesn't take much to back off of turbo, so if you are using primaries, try a thorough cleaning of all contacts. If it still doesn't function, document your actions precisely and forward to fenix ([email protected]).

Can I just say that you guys are brilliant? And I mean that in more than just a flashaholic way. I was using a rechargable and as soon as I switched to a Surefire primary, I was able to access the low mode. Cool! All is now well with the world (until my next flashaholic emergency).

-- LauraQ

shakeylegs · Aug 18, 2007

:thumbsup:
I think that if you run the rechargeable long enough the low modes actually kick in eventually, but I don't recall if it's recommended to run the P2D on lithiums. Maybe some other genius can recall. David (fenix-store) would certainly know.

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