got it to work a couple of times after fiddling with the battery clips, but now won't work at all- only used twice- should I replace the clips?
1569111
Not sure why you are fiddling with the battery clips as the unit is typically powered through the cigarette lighter and not directly via the battery. If your car will start, start it and plug the compressor into the cigarette lighter and try again. If you tried to power the unit directly to the battery it possible you damaged the compressor. If your unit is powered via clips new clips probably will not help. Check with Slime support for help.
1569112
Looks like they've clumped different models of compressors here. This unit does not have battery clips so evidently you have a different model.
1569113
I never used the clips just the Cigarette lighter adapter work ok just kind of slow
1569114
no idea, never had that issue come up on mine. Sorry couldn't be more help.
1569115
I don't know. Maybe. I use the cigarette plug adapter. That has always worked. I've used it at least a half a dozen times. It tops off my tires very quickly. And as you know its pretty quiet. I hope this helps.
1760207
Just went through support for this problem. The guy asked me to remove the batteries and then click the left and right button fast, alternating between them for 10 seconds or so. I felt like an idiot doing this, but surprisingly it worked. Time will tell if comes back.
354205
I had that happen after a year or so. I took it apart and gently lifted the springs that hold the battery to reset them to hold it tighter. It worked. AND clean the battery contacts with a pencil eraser.
468345
Sounds like the wires or the press switch went bad, it should work with new batteries
265868
Mine worked fine. Check on the tab that needs to be removed. If you have done that, I suggest you remove the batteries and then reposition them back in the slot. Other than that, I can't help you.
807825
Look at my review dated today, 5/26/14, and that will explain why some of these clips won't work. The explanation will also offer you a fix so that it will work the way it's supposed to [if you haven't already thrown them away].
2179685
Had that problem once, I just spun the battery a little bit while it was still clamped in the charger and it worked fine. Might have been a slightly corroded contact. Never had a problem since.
316876
After going through similar problems several times, I finally changed the batteries and it went right back to working. Perhaps the higher power is necessary to make the switch work properly...Sounds familiar somehow-
1814335
It sounds crazy, but try popping the batteries out and back in, then slide the power button off and back on. If that doesn't work, check to make sure the batteries are good. Mine has worked like a charm, but the first pair of batteries were pretty weak and didn't last long. After I switched them out, I've been shooting for months on the same batteries.
623533
Sounds like a loose connection. I would take it back to where you purchased it and ask for another, if they wont help, contact the company, and see if they will exchange it for you. You might first try making a good tight connection between the battery terminals and the battery by slightly bending the terminals towards the battery for a tighter fit.
638997
It must be broken - if you put new batteries in, should work. Contact seller.
23667
Hi Roy, I bought two of these items and neither worked. I even bought new batteries thinking that could be the problem. I had to send them back for a refund...
352771
Push down on the yellow case just above the gray pocket clip. Lift up the gray clip and exchange the two AAA batteries and replace the clip. Test on a known hot circuit before putting into service. Hope this helps.
1201833
yea, stick a tiny piece of folded paper or very thin cardboard under the clip that holds the battery down without obstructing the connection for power, and it wont do it anymore. It's just the battery getting knocked around.
1647782
Most of the time this is caused by loose connections. The clips seems to be connected but it doesn't connect we'll. you have to strip both side wires or well so it can connect. You better of soldering wires to the clips from both side. Try to press clips with gentle plier or clipper. Good luck. Also make sure to math arrows for proper colors. Most of the time, two series is max it will work.
1762853
Are you inserting the batteries correctly? If not contact Amazon to arrange to send it back for replacement. Mine works fine.
2068179
This seems to be a problem with some of these. I cannot get it to work in picture take mode, only in playback mode. From there, however, you can change the battery type, so I know mine didn't work even after changing this. I've tried several sets of batteries, both alk and nimh. After at most a few pictures it says it's dead, but in playback mode it still says it's fully charged. So, I'm guessing there's a quality control issue with these.