Maglite End Cap Stuck

Any ideas as to how to remove it.

Maglite end cap stuck.

Affiliate links 4d maglite. Mini maglite battery corrosion. The first step is to identify the problem. 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.

Although mag lite r is one of the most respected brands of flashlight these flashlights sometimes need to be repaired. 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. Posts 681 post thanks like. Last resort may be to start by removing the head and switch assemblies then the batteries.

Anyway this is usually identifiable as. If this doesn t work and it s time to buy a new one. Sometimes the batteries get stuck and here is a good way to get them out and salvage your flashlight. September 1 2008 7 16 pm subscribe.

If the leak is near the end cap the alkaline usually migrates into the threads and corrodes the metal. 10 years ago. 99 of time a stuck end cap results from stuck batteries. The battery cap on my mag lite is stuck.

Then some vinegar for cleaning and finally some pb blaster. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. You can see the result of this in my 2d restoration post. It will not twist one iota.

The alkaline leaks from the cell and expands. Also you could try a strapwrench on the barrel and pipe wrench on the cap. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. 12 22 2007 03 42 pm 1.

View profile view forum posts visit homepage hot rolled join date jul 2006 location carmichael calif. How to remove a stuck battery cap from a mag lite. And a friend ro help.