The backlight on mine will only stay on for 1-2 seconds unless it has new batteries. Anyone else's? A tiny LED should still work on low batteries.
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I believe that the time is independent of the load on the timer, so it doesn't matter if it's an LED. However, many timers are dependent on the voltage supply. Mine stays on about six to seven seconds. I change the batteries every year and use Duracell alkaline batteries. Perhaps you should check the batteries and maybe change brand.
625648
Perhaps LED lights are defective. I would advise contacting the company and getting a replacement flashlight. If you bought flashlight from Amazon and it's been less than 30 days, you can get a replacement unit this way. Gerber provides limited lifetime warranty so you are covered in any case.However, if you carry it in your packet, check first if there's any dust or lint around the LED. Since there's no lens, that stuff accumulates quickly.
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I would return it if it is not even lighting up. Mine works well with the batteries. It sounds like something might be wrong with the unit. It has to light up to work. Good Luck!but
1387307
You have to contact Nebo. If it has been under a year, they will fix it or replace it for free. I also have to send mine in because the light output dropped significantly even with fresh batteries in it. Here you go...warranty@nebotools.net
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as soon as u put the battery in the light should come on and stay on try taking the battery out and reinstalling it make sure it is seated all the way in good luck
912825
I don't know exactly what the problem is but the same thing happened to me. I sent mine back to Nebo for replacement/repair which was successful. I suspect the problem is high heat generated from prolonged use causes damage to the LED, which would be a fundamental design flaw with the device. I have since tried to limit continuous on time for this reason.
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We have had ours around 6 months or so. It started blinking an intermittent red light about every 15 to 30 minutes day and night about 2 weeks ago, but it is still lighting the blue light at night. No dimness. I'm assuming that the batteries are going low. I'm still trying to figure out how to change the batteries. I think I have to remove the seat. But, then I can really clean that space.
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You could try to change out the battery. It could have been on it's way out. Also sometimes I have to push the button a couple of times to get it to respond. And then it's seems if the eye is in too much light it won't work properly either.
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Your second batteries block are new?. There are no much to test, if with new batteries the led remains off... Warranty. Is very possible internal damage.
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Hi, Wanted to let you know like all new LED lights its hit and miss I think we've only had one bad but it happened almost immediately I cant give you an hour length because with all LED lights it just depends on how well the bulb was done.That being said they last a long time for the price.
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Haven't heard whether the factory addressed the problem. Mine still works fine, 'knock on wood'. I bought mine a year ago, knowing about the problem. I keep the backlight turned off in hopes that it preserves the life of the display. I've only used the charger maybe 10-12 times, however. I still don't recommend spending the xtra $$ on this unit because it did nothing to preserve my optima batteries. And it doesn't even have an engine start mode.
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I think you may have gotten a defect battery because I only charged mine for an hour or 2 when I first got it. (I disconnected it because the charged light turned green) and I was able to use it all day yesterday and today. I still haven't gotten the low batter indicator.
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I have not had my light that long...prehaps the rechargeable battery is the problem. Have you contacted the makers of the light?? I don't remember if it had a certain life of the battery when I bought mine.
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The blue light is not supposed to flash at all. I have had my unit for several months now and have not seen any indication other than a steady green light. You should attempt to replace the battery ( I use lithium in mine ) , reset the unit, check your connections and make sure there are no loose wires and see how that works.
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The light is supposed to turn off when the battery is charged. If it only works when plugged in, that defeats the purpose. I'd contact the maker. Sounds like yours is defective. BTW, did some long workshops this summer. did recharge during the lunch breaks. The battery seems to last about 7.5 hours.
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I've consulted with an electronics technician. He says a part that controls the power to the LED is the problem, but it'll be tough to identify and replace (and cost more than the light itself). The LED on mine is actually still good (it lights up dimly, same as yours).
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i'm not sure... but when the batteries are getting low, the brightest beam only works for a split second, & the lower beam only works for under a minute. new batteries will make it like new.