Maglite End Cap Stuck

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Maglite end cap stuck.

If this doesn t work and it s time to buy a new one. And a friend ro help. 99 of time a stuck end cap results from stuck batteries. Also you could try a strapwrench on the barrel and pipe wrench on the cap.

The alkaline leaks from the cell and expands. Anyway this is usually identifiable as. If the leak is near the end cap the alkaline usually migrates into the threads and corrodes the metal. Although mag lite r is one of the most respected brands of flashlight these flashlights sometimes need to be repaired.

September 1 2008 7 16 pm subscribe. How to remove a stuck battery cap from a mag lite. 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. Then some vinegar for cleaning and finally some pb blaster.

You can see the result of this in my 2d restoration post. Posts 681 post thanks like. The battery cap on my mag lite is stuck. View profile view forum posts visit homepage hot rolled join date jul 2006 location carmichael calif.

Sometimes the batteries get stuck and here is a good way to get them out and salvage your flashlight. Affiliate links 4d maglite. 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. The first step is to identify the problem.

Any ideas as to how to remove it. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. 10 years ago. Last resort may be to start by removing the head and switch assemblies then the batteries.

Results 1 to 19 of 19 thread. Mini maglite battery corrosion. It will not twist one iota.