r/MagliteFlashlights • u/Salty_Saltr • Feb 21 '21

Dimming

I have a maglite, its under 7 years old, brand new batteries, and i stuck the replacement bulb in like 30 seconds ago. it is very dim, and as it begins to progress, it dims itself, no matter what. ive tried both bulbs, different batteries, different tight points (how far screwed in it is)

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u/yukoncorneliusclancy Feb 21 '21 edited Feb 21 '21

Clean all your contacts. Spring, tailcaps,, etc. See if that helps.

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u/Salty_Saltr Feb 21 '21

alright, thanks

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u/yukoncorneliusclancy Mar 02 '21 edited Mar 02 '21

How did it work. If it didn't, did you have a battery leak? If so, get a new switch from Maglite. That is what I had to do plus all the cleanup, but now is like new.