I received mine today but once it got dark they didn't come on! I didn't see a on/off switch? Wondering if I got two defective ones?
1238995
Well they put those in to keeping the batteries from running down to zero voltage for an extended period of time while not in the sun. My guess is someone played with it in the store now the batteries are dead. You can test with some normal batteries and put your hand over the top of the unit to block the light sensor to simulate nighttime. If it works just put some cheap recgargabkes in you can pick them up anywhere l. The originals may be nicad but NIMH will work better.
1238996
Unless the design has changed you do not need to take out any screws to activate the batteries. I just twisted off the very top part (the part that has the sun sensor window on it) turned it upside down and the white globe and two battery compartments are right there. The blocking paper/plastic strips were clearly visible on the new lamp. If there were none on your lamps I can only assume they are defective.
1238997
I've had my lamps for a number of years now but if I remember correctly, inside the lamp there is a small plastic strip that must be removed from the battery compartment to activate the lamp. The battery compartments are on either side of the white globe.
1238998
The switch is on the inside. It was a long time ago but I seem to recall that it took a little while for it to charge fully. If it it hasn't charged in two days being in direct sunlight then they may be defective
1401931
Take out batteries and make sure loaded correctly. No on off switch. Try a different set may have uncharged batteries.
1928220
Well, I just unplugged it and plugged it back in. The lights don't come back on....at all. You have to press the "on" button to get the lights to come back on.
457072
It may be you are in over ride mode. Turn off at switch for a minute then turn on. If you turn them off and on again quickly they stay on. If that does not work check setting on light
1325635
The same thing happened to me. I bought 2 of them and 1 don't turn on . I also replaced the batteries and it still doesn't work. I don't know how to replace it eather because the packaging has been taken out to the trash.
1468863
I think there is a switch. But once you turn it on they come on like clockwork every night when it gets dark.
82073
Mine do not,but that could be an installation issue.(even though I had it done at a shop). I am planning on disabling them for the state inspection if I cannot find a fix. Even with this at the back of my mind I still really like them and how they help me see during my dark commute.
716529
Mine did the same thing but soon stopped. I use mine for night lights in the house and they are on from dusk to dawn. They even run cooler now than they used to. Maybe it's a break in thing?
2129961
I actually did replace one of mine with an LED just to test it out and almost no light comes out of it. The LED lights just don't seem to put out enough light. :( I would love to find some LEDs that do though considering I am running like 15 of these all night long.
1009154
Not that I know of. Do they just not turn on? Or are there other issues. I can maybe help. Another good place to check would be forums.
1471719
I just inserted the batteries and they both came on without an issue. Since it's both, and it's unlikely both woud be defective, I'd check the battery insertion sounds like you have them backwards. Or the batteries are dead. Good luck!
1593768
Sorry, I tried.I can't find lights that are on.Try putting the part number in google images.
411410
Not sure why that is happening. Mine come on at the appointed time, and off at the set time. I can just press the cover momentarily and it comes on and stays on. Not sure how much wattage you are trying to illuminate, but that could be a possibility. If you have LED bulbs, I have had problems with them not working with certain switches.
2257676
if the lights went off,probably broken!send it back for a new one.mine is working perfectly the lights are on everytime.check it out too if there is sound coming out the speakers.if not,simply send it back coz that thing is broken!
1413944
I had a similar situation, a light sensor was supposed to turn them off during daylight hours, but they didn't turn totally off.
1062409
It must be defective or you didn't turn on the switch that turns on the lights. The switch is on the underside of the disk in the middle. Maybe the batteries aren't good. Check for that too! But, you do have to turn on the lights for it to have lights.
1175974
They turn on when it gets dark and off when daylight begins. Depending on the charge they might fade out at some point. They are not very bright so not a big deal when they stay on.