Fenix L1D is flickering-- what to do?

dantecubit · Sep 18, 2007

My L1D has developed an annoying flicker on the high setting. It doesn't do it every time but once is enough for me. I bought it from fenix-store, so do i have to send it to China or do they service this thing? I thought this light was really cool, it's too bad this happened. Should'a bought a Japanese light, I guess.

D-Dog · Sep 18, 2007

fenix-store will service it, however, before you count yourself out a light, check how dirty the connections are, including the threads. On high, the LED is drawing the most from the batteries and if the contact points are dirty, there might not be enough power being supplied.

BlackDecker · Sep 18, 2007

Have you tried cleaning the tailcap and switch with rubbing alcohol?

Japanese lights? Never seen one yet.

Grock · Sep 30, 2007

dantecubit,

Does your L1D still flicker? try to tighten the screw inside the tailcap switch. My friend also experienced that on his P3D. After I tightened it, the flickering stopped. His P3D flickers if there is sudden jolt.

Grock

dantecubit · Oct 8, 2007

Thanks for the replies. I tried cleaning all the contact points, even the the one recessed in the body tube. There wasn't any grime as my Fenix is fairly new. I will try tightening those screws. I seem to recall the warranty is one year on these things. If the flickering continues then the LED module is clearly defective as my light has not been abused. Will Fenix Store replace it?

olrac · Oct 8, 2007

My P3d will start flickering when battery is getting low(built in feature). I would put in new batteries and see if it still does that.

P.S. the flicker feature only shows up on Turbo and High settings at first.

Handlobraesing · Oct 9, 2007

RMA it.

falconx · Oct 9, 2007

olrac said:
My P3d will start flickering when battery is getting low(built in feature). I would put in new batteries and see if it still does that.

P.S. the flicker feature only shows up on Turbo and High settings at first.

I think this is correct you should try and recharge the batteries or put new ones in and that should be the end of that. I am 99% sure that its a low battery issue.

etc · Oct 9, 2007

Never had any flickering on L2D-CE, and the screws where tight in my tailcap.

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