At this point it’s best to replace the battery.Ī quick and easy test to verify this if you don’t have a voltage meter handy, is to plug your charger into the wall and connect the Vexilar at the same time (you will not hurt anything by doing so). Most likely your battery is so low the charger doesn’t recognize it is hooked up to a battery and stays green. A bad connection somewhere in the charging line can cause the light to stay green.Either there is an issue with your battery, there is a bad connection, or the motor is failing. If your Vexilar comes back to life when the charger is connected this confirms your battery needs to be charged or replaced.ĭon’t forget to check all of your connections as well to see if there are any breaks in the wire or even corrosion on the connectors. A quick and easy test to verify this if you don’t have a voltage meter handy, is to plug your charger into the wall and connect the Vexilar at the same time (you will not hurt anything by doing so). If your unit doesn’t turn on when it’s not hooked up to a charger you might have a dead battery. This is typically one of two things: A battery that is fully charged or a battery that is so low the charger doesn’t recognize it’s hooked up to a battery. Other signs of a failing motor is seeing your depth move around, inconsistent motor speed, or a very loud growling noise. Typically it costs around $80.00 (parts, labor and shipping included) to replace a motor. If the motor is failing it’s best to send it in to get it replaced. Also check for loose connectors or corrosion at the battery terminals. A battery reading lower than this does not mean it’s unusable, it just may not last as many hours as battery at 100% capacity.įor a connection issue check for breaks in the power cord visually or by wiggling the wire while the unit is running to see if power cuts in and out at any point. A voltage reading around 12.5V (give or take a few tenths of a volt) would be considered a good battery. No battery is the same so it’s hard to put an exact number on what determines a good verses a bad battery. If your Vexilar comes back to life when the charger is connected this confirms your battery needs to be charged or replaced. If you don’t have a voltage meter handy, a quick and easy test to check your battery is to plug your charger into the wall and connect the Vexilar at the same time (you will not hurt anything by doing so). Most likely there is an issue with your battery, there is a bad connection, or the motor is failing.
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Typical cost of a general cleaning is $20.00 labor plus $10.00 shipping. Look under "Manuals/Instructions" in "Learning Center" for instructions on slip ring cleaning. You can send the unit into Vexilar for a general cleaning or you can do it yourself. It's also possible there is an accumulation of brush dust on the slip rings and lens. If you have performed the tests stated above with no change in light brightness it's probably just how they are.
Lights on older FL-8's or FL-8SLT's were dimmer compared to newer units. A battery reading lower than this does not mean it's unusable, it just may not last as many hours as battery at 100% capacity.
No battery is the same so it's hard to put an exact number on what determines a good verses a bad battery.
Connect your voltage meter to the battery Put a load on the battery by running the Vexilar for at least 10 minutesĤ. To properly check your battery with a voltage meter:ģ. If you don't have a voltage meter handy, a quick and easy test to verify this is to plug your charger into the wall and connect the Vexilar at the same time (you will not hurt anything by doing so). Most of the time this symptom indicates a low battery that needs to be charged or replaced.
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