Maglite End Cap Stuck

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Maglite end cap stuck.

Although mag lite r is one of the most respected brands of flashlight these flashlights sometimes need to be repaired. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. Results 1 to 19 of 19 thread. Sometimes the batteries get stuck and here is a good way to get them out and salvage your flashlight.

12 22 2007 03 42 pm 1. If the leak is near the end cap the alkaline usually migrates into the threads and corrodes the metal. You can see the result of this in my 2d restoration post. Last resort may be to start by removing the head and switch assemblies then the batteries.

Mini maglite battery corrosion. A mini maglite pro 2 aa cell led flashlight and 2 aa cell batteries a maglite ml300l 2 d cell led roadside safety kit which includes the ml300l 2 d cell led flashlight a red traffic light wand a white area light wand d cell mounting brackets and 2 d cell batteries a gerber multi tool with carrying case. Also you could try a strapwrench on the barrel and pipe wrench on the cap. Affiliate links 4d maglite.

Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. View profile view forum posts visit homepage hot rolled join date jul 2006 location carmichael calif. Anyway this is usually identifiable as. Since mag lites r have survived being lost at the bottom of a lake or being run over by an 18 wheeler there isn t much that can go wrong though.

And a friend ro help. It will not twist one iota. September 1 2008 7 16 pm subscribe. Any ideas as to how to remove it.

The first step is to identify the problem. The battery cap on my mag lite is stuck. The alkaline leaks from the cell and expands. How to remove a stuck battery cap from a mag lite.

Then some vinegar for cleaning and finally some pb blaster. I tried using bare hands rubber gloves for extra traction sticking the damn thing in a vise and repeating but i cannot get the cap off. If this doesn t work and it s time to buy a new one.