FENIX TK11 problem

SNAKE EYES · Mar 31, 2013

My TK11 will not turn on. It will briefly flash while I am pushing the clicky, but it will not stay on. The flash occurs at some in-between point of travel, not after the click. I cannot get it to hold right there and stay on. Sometimes it will flash in a similar way when I am removing/replacing the tailcap.

I have tested various batteries that are all proven in this unit previously.
I replaced the clicky, $20, and the new one behaves exactly the same way.

Any thoughts appreciated!

Shooter21 · Mar 31, 2013

Make sure the retaining ring in the tailcaps are tight. Also try cleaning all the contacts and threads and see if that helps.

Nitroz · Mar 31, 2013

Try a paper clip from the back of the battery to the body without the tailcap as a quick test to rule out an issue with the tailcap. Good luck!

Flashlight Dave · Apr 1, 2013

Im afraid mine might be doing the same thing just not as bad. It sometimes cuts off as I press the clicky in.

SNAKE EYES · Apr 1, 2013

Nitroz
Tail has been disassembled and reassembled multiple times, can do it in the dark now. Cleaned all threads, triple-checked fit.
Removed the head and cleaned everything I could see. Does Fenix use some graphite up there? Everything fits good. No change.

Dave
The paper clip does not give me constant on. I have to scratch around the body and sometimes the light will flicker, just like operating the clicky.

Thanks!

AnAppleSnail · Apr 1, 2013

Sounds like you have a positive contact problem. Call me crazy, but...

Will you please get a battery holder for the right batteries and jumper to the flashlight's contacts?

SNAKE EYES · Apr 1, 2013

Hey apple, thanks.
Not sure what you mean.
I need an outboard battery holder, and connect that to my flashlight contacts?
Can you link me to a product so I can see what you mean?
Thanks.

AnAppleSnail · Apr 1, 2013

SNAKE EYES;4174931 Can you link me to a product so I can see what you mean? Thanks.[/QUOTE said:
Yep.
Radio Shack site example.

SNAKE EYES · Apr 9, 2013

Hey Apple
I can't find a battery holder for CR123 x2 batteries
Can I fake it?
Thanks!

AnAppleSnail · Apr 9, 2013

SNAKE EYES said:
Hey Apple
I can't find a battery holder for CR123 x2 batteries
Can I fake it?
Thanks!

Sure. Buy a 2xC holder and use some metal spacers.

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