olight i3s problem

dawgnation · Mar 29, 2014

I have to twist the head 3 or 4 times to get it started changing modes once I get I going it works great. I've cleaned it relubed it and even applied deoxit to the contacts. If anyone has anymore ideas I would appreciate it. Thanks!

N_N_R · Mar 30, 2014

Hm.... does it happen every time? I've had this happen with mine but very rarely and it "catches" after the 2nd twist usually.... never thought when exactly it happens, though. I think it occurs when I've just lubed mine.. Those are great lights, I've ordered my 5th one. I hope everything goes well with yours. Are you sure there isn't TOO much lube on it?

Blue Steel · Mar 30, 2014

I notice mine does the same, but only when the battery is about depleted.

N_N_R · Mar 30, 2014

Blue Steel said:
I notice mine does the same, but only when the battery is about depleted.

Yes, that's true!! I forgot about that, but now that you said it, mine does the same when the battery's almost dead - it stays on the first/med/20lm mode.

dawgnation · Mar 30, 2014

It happens most the time I went pretty easy on the lube battery may be pretty depleted. Other than this little problem I love the light. I'll try a new battery. Thanks for all the help guys. Normally when mine is about dead it won't go on high. But its still worth a try.

RI Chevy · Mar 30, 2014

There is another thread that is a bit old that also discussed some issues with the i3s. I recall that the issues were similar to what you're describing. May be battery related.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...wTheLight-Olight-i3S-EOS&highlight=Olight+i3s

Starts around post 137 or so. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-i3S-(1xAAA-XP-G2)/page5&highlight=Olight+i3s

dawgnation · Mar 30, 2014

Thanks!

swan · Mar 30, 2014

What i have found is when the amb temp is under 16c it takes many attempts to get to high. I dont have any problems in summer or if its kept in my pocket, [cycles perfectly] i use a aaa eneloop. My light has done this since day one, but i like and use this little guy all the time.

dawgnation · Mar 31, 2014

I use l92s and have the same problem. I'm like you though I love that little light lol just a pain in the butt sometimes.

wings400 · Mar 31, 2014

On my i3s I could not change modes for about 3 months, only the first mode was working. Then suddenly after using the light constantly for about an hour, after turning it off, suddenly the next time I could change modes... weird :poke:

N_N_R · Apr 28, 2014

I received my third Olight i3s today... this time black. previously I had gold and red. The newest one's tint is a little bluish, though. Also, despite lubricating it, it doesn't twist as smoothly as the previous ones and is somewhat gritty. The finish /maybe only of the black ones?/ doesn't feel that metal, it's more... textured somehow.. maybe only noticeable in comparison to the other ones. Also the serial number's located at a different place- this time under the "i3s EOS" down the head. Previously it was on top of the head (closer to the lens).

mcnair55 · Apr 28, 2014

I hate twisties with a passion, quite happy for them to twist for mode change but as an edc they are a nightmare. The only twistie i never get a problem with is ironically my Itp3 the rest are just trouble and should be given back to Noah for his Ark.

N_N_R · Apr 28, 2014

mcnair55 said:
I hate twisties with a passion, quite happy for them to twist for mode change but as an edc they are a nightmare. The only twistie i never get a problem with is ironically my Itp3 the rest are just trouble and should be given back to Noah for his Ark.

Sure..... Since that makes you happy...

Perhaps we'll actually see those twisties in the next movie about Noah, lol

RI Chevy · Apr 28, 2014

N_N_R said:
I received my third Olight i3s today... this time black. previously I had gold and red. The newest one's tint is a little bluish, though. Also, despite lubricating it, it doesn't twist as smoothly as the previous ones and is somewhat gritty. The finish /maybe only of the black ones?/ doesn't feel that metal, it's more... textured somehow.. maybe only noticeable in comparison to the other ones. Also the serial number's located at a different place- this time under the "i3s EOS" down the head. Previously it was on top of the head (closer to the lens).

Maybe it is a fake? A cheap copy or clone?

N_N_R · Apr 28, 2014

RI Chevy said:
Maybe it is a fake? A cheap copy or clone?

I thought about the same, actually, but I don't ... know how to know if it's a fake. Moreover, I bought one of my previous i3-s from that seller... Apart from those differences it looks very much like my previous i3s. It comes in that typical box, two o-rings, spare battery.. everything looks the same.

RI Chevy · Apr 28, 2014

Maybe check with Olight to see about the serial number being authentic? I just checked mine. The imprinted serial number matches up in alignment with the Olight. The serial number is at the tip of the twisty bezel and the Olight is at the bottom portion of the twisty head. The back also has both items imprinted in alignment.

mcnair55 · Apr 28, 2014

N_N_R said:
Sure..... Since that makes you happy...

Perhaps we'll actually see those twisties in the next movie about Noah, lol

The film makers are welcome to them.2014 and some muppet makes a light which is silly to use one handed,put a proper switch on lights you planks.

realista · Dec 19, 2014

i have the same problem with my unit. i can't change mode... it only start with medium. sometimes i try 5,8, 13 times before to switch to the next mode......... but i NOTICED that usind my 10440 efest IMR about 95% of times work ok...... no mode problems. it sound strange no? nimh = problems li-ion = all ok

swan · Dec 19, 2014

realista said:
i have the same problem with my unit. i can't change mode... it only start with medium. sometimes i try 5,8, 13 times before to switch to the next mode......... but i NOTICED that usind my 10440 efest IMR about 95% of times work ok...... no mode problems. it sound strange no? nimh = problems li-ion = all ok

Try warming in your hands for 30 secs before turning it on.

realista · Dec 19, 2014

it does not work, i also tried to warm up usind the initial med mode for 1 minute , but i can't change mode. Just Sometimes if i change battery with another one nimh, modes work for 2 or 3 times and then stop to work.

if i use a lithium 10440 the mode problems disappears in 90% of times.... strange

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