OMG this worked!! This is the second ninja I’ve owned that had this error. Last time they sent me a new unit and today they told me I could buy a new one for 50%. I said not if it is only gonna last 12 to 14 months. Came to UA-cam to see if anybody else had this problem and saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.!!!!
@@sandy713 really glad to see this video is still helping people. I originally posted it out of sheer frustration of having to find out what would make it work when Ninja didn’t even have any answers. I really wish they would watch this video and either do a recall and replacement or offer partial refunds for faulty equipment. I’ve gotten to the point where I get upset when I don’t get to beat it to get it to work. 🤣
Same issue in UK. This is my second grill . First one lasted 6 months. They replaced base unit only and this has lasted 7 months before developing same fault as before. All set to contact them when I came across this video. Tried it. Just tapped it with rubber handle of a screwdriver. Absolutely flabbergasted that it worked. Thank you so much for this info. Begs the question though, why aren’t Ninja doing something about it. Social media is full of people having the same problem.
Many months later, ninjas still having issues and this video still fixing it apparently. Can’t thank you enough and can’t stop wondering how you figured “that” out.
Whacked it twice and nothing happened and thought I've fallen for a silly prank then before walking away gave one final whack and it came alive!! Thankyou
For the last 6plus months I’ve looked at this paper weight sitting on my counter and have found no fix. I saw UA-cams telling me to clean where the lid is. I haven’t looked up fixes in awhile and was about to accept its fate. I said let me look one more time. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video! I was able to use my ninja tonight! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Thank you so much. Had it stuck on shut lid forever so I was using my oven for my steaks, but now my oven isn't heating up. You are a lifesaver, thank you.
I was skeptical but it worked. We were messing with it for 30 minutes, making sure no food stuck or anything on sensors, inside and out. Thank you! I am also going to clean the back sensors with vinegar and dawn as recommended by another person in another video.
Mine started with the same issue after I accidentally hit the eject button while the lid was closed. My husband followed these instructions and it worked. He too asked, I wonder how he figured that out?! So grateful for you Scott!!!
A few whacks with the rubber mallet and problem solved. It did take a few strong hits, so don't be afraid to be tough. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Worked like magic!!!. I hit severally downwards it did not work until i hit moderately harder this time ifoward, like I was going to make the lid align & it turned on like a charm. Every other thing failed, but this tap worked. THANK YOU, MISTER.
I thought you were joking. I was hitting it with my hand as I didn’t have a rubber mallet to hand. I ended up getting a tea towel and hammer, first hit…beep beep and on it came. I couldn’t stop laughing. Amazing thank you!!!!!!!
My sister gave me her ninja foodie with this problem. I tried the rubber ballot. It worked! This does indicate that a micoswitch is sticking. It will eventually fail completely, but it works for now.
Sir you are genius! I thought this wouldn't work. Read the other comments and said hey I'll try anything once. First try didn't do anything so I hit it a bit harder and it actually started. Now just waiting to see if it will stay on after it says add food. Well that was short lived because I guess I have to keep giving it a whack to keep it on. Once I opened the lid it shut off again. Probably going to have to buy another. I don't feel comfortable having to keep hitting it to use it. Thanks for your effort
Thanks, it happened a few times this week. Thought maybe some gunk had gone where it shouldn't. Couldn't find anything. Had sausages and fish fingers all loaded and ready to do. Damned thing wouldn't start. Found your video, quick bash on the back and voila! it's working... Cheers!
I can't wait to get home and try this! I was actually looking at new ones on line and thought I'd see if anyone else had this problem and up popped your video! I'll post my results 😊
Man I been messing with damn thing for ever. Didn’t want to trash it and I saw this video and Walla! It now works as you said. Freakin Amazing! A Rubber Mallet and bamboom it works! Thank you Sir!
Brilliant! Didn't have a mallet handy, but a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand (I've got big hands 😂) did the trick. Thanks for such a simple fix!
pmsl I do not friggin believe it, thank you very much, we have a 15 in 1 ninja and were baffled as to why it was saying close lid although it was closed, ours being different than your model I never thought it would work but many many thank yous as indeed it did, I am now a ninja foodi repair man..
Wow! So it is true that all you need is a big hammer to fix things. My wife will be so happy to find out that my saying "It's just gonna take a bigger hammer" was right all along lol! 😆🤣😂 I just ordered one of these so this video gave me a lot of re-assuredness that if this becomes a problem with mine that I'll be able to fix it. And I have "just the hammer" lol! Thank you for a great video and laugh. ☺👍
@thatotherguy2 I just replaced the sensor this weekend. It was basically faulty from high heat exposure and the constant opening/closing over time. That said, it should be more robust and easier to access, since it was a bitch to take apart/put together. Saved $200 switching out a $3 part tho.
OMG this worked!! This is the second ninja I’ve owned that had this error. Last time they sent me a new unit and today they told me I could buy a new one for 50%. I said not if it is only gonna last 12 to 14 months. Came to UA-cam to see if anybody else had this problem and saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.!!!!
@@sandy713 really glad to see this video is still helping people. I originally posted it out of sheer frustration of having to find out what would make it work when Ninja didn’t even have any answers. I really wish they would watch this video and either do a recall and replacement or offer partial refunds for faulty equipment. I’ve gotten to the point where I get upset when I don’t get to beat it to get it to work. 🤣
Same issue in UK. This is my second grill . First one lasted 6 months. They replaced base unit only and this has lasted 7 months before developing same fault as before. All set to contact them when I came across this video. Tried it. Just tapped it with rubber handle of a screwdriver. Absolutely flabbergasted that it worked. Thank you so much for this info. Begs the question though, why aren’t Ninja doing something about it. Social media is full of people having the same problem.
was one step from the garbage can...nonstop CLOSE LID..tap with mallet.. WORKS..YOU ARE A GENIUS !!!!!!!
Many months later, ninjas still having issues and this video still fixing it apparently.
Can’t thank you enough and can’t stop wondering how you figured “that” out.
Whacked it twice and nothing happened and thought I've fallen for a silly prank then before walking away gave one final whack and it came alive!!
Thankyou
For the last 6plus months I’ve looked at this paper weight sitting on my counter and have found no fix. I saw UA-cams telling me to clean where the lid is. I haven’t looked up fixes in awhile and was about to accept its fate. I said let me look one more time. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video! I was able to use my ninja tonight! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Thank you so much. Had it stuck on shut lid forever so I was using my oven for my steaks, but now my oven isn't heating up. You are a lifesaver, thank you.
I was skeptical but it worked. We were messing with it for 30 minutes, making sure no food stuck or anything on sensors, inside and out. Thank you! I am also going to clean the back sensors with vinegar and dawn as recommended by another person in another video.
Worked like magic! I was about to haul mine out to the trash… but I love it so I searched hoping to fix it & found your video. THANK YOU!🎉
Mine started with the same issue after I accidentally hit the eject button while the lid was closed. My husband followed these instructions and it worked. He too asked, I wonder how he figured that out?! So grateful for you Scott!!!
@@annaodum4092 pure desperation, frustration and a lot of hunger.
My dad’s answer to fixing ANYTHING on the farm was “ Get a BIGGER hammer “ I wonder what size he would have used on this 😂
🔨🔨🔨🔨
This was surprisingly effective. I hope it stays fixed... 5 stars!
😂😂 at first I thought this was a joke, but I'm telling you are you UA-cam fans I did it and it worked and my ninja is back in business
What was the worst that could happen, right?
That works I guarantee you
It just worked for me also lol
FR same here n now it’s working 😂
A few whacks with the rubber mallet and problem solved. It did take a few strong hits, so don't be afraid to be tough. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Worked like magic!!!. I hit severally downwards it did not work until i hit moderately harder this time ifoward, like I was going to make the lid align & it turned on like a charm. Every other thing failed, but this tap worked. THANK YOU, MISTER.
I thought you were joking. I was hitting it with my hand as I didn’t have a rubber mallet to hand. I ended up getting a tea towel and hammer, first hit…beep beep and on it came. I couldn’t stop laughing. Amazing thank you!!!!!!!
My sister gave me her ninja foodie with this problem. I tried the rubber ballot. It worked! This does indicate that a micoswitch is sticking. It will eventually fail completely, but it works for now.
Sir you are genius! I thought this wouldn't work. Read the other comments and said hey I'll try anything once. First try didn't do anything so I hit it a bit harder and it actually started. Now just waiting to see if it will stay on after it says add food.
Well that was short lived because I guess I have to keep giving it a whack to keep it on. Once I opened the lid it shut off again. Probably going to have to buy another. I don't feel comfortable having to keep hitting it to use it. Thanks for your effort
Thanks, it happened a few times this week. Thought maybe some gunk had gone where it shouldn't. Couldn't find anything. Had sausages and fish fingers all loaded and ready to do. Damned thing wouldn't start.
Found your video, quick bash on the back and voila! it's working... Cheers!
You are a genius, hit it with the rubber tip of my crutches. The boys are back in town. Thx.
The GREATEST troubleshooting video EVER
I can't wait to get home and try this! I was actually looking at new ones on line and thought I'd see if anyone else had this problem and up popped your video! I'll post my results 😊
Umm...I thought this was a joke!! But I'll be darned...it actually freakin' worked! I had an "Add Food" error.
Thank you! I was ready to buy a new one. I didn't have a rubber mallet but a dish towel over that spot and a meat tenderizer tool did the trick!
Exactly what I did too! Bingo!
Omg I am a believer!!
Mine was not working for 2 weeks until I saw this video!!!
Thank u so much🎉
Glad it helped!
It works! I was very skeptical but also desperate so I tried it with a wooden mallet and it worked on the dirt hit!
Add another win 🏆 🙌🏾 Mine is the outdoor woodfire grill..
Just a couple taps on each hinge because they're two and😊🎉
Man I been messing with damn thing for ever. Didn’t want to trash it and I saw this video and Walla! It now works as you said. Freakin Amazing! A Rubber Mallet and bamboom it works! Thank you Sir!
Brilliant! Didn't have a mallet handy, but a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand (I've got big hands 😂) did the trick.
Thanks for such a simple fix!
Worked first try lol. You sir are a hero
Damn, dude..... thanks! I just smacked it with my hand where you said!
OMG! I tried the “trick” and it worked! Thanks for the tip!!!!
Just thumped it twice with the side of my fist. Fixed!
Thanks for the vid!
Just had this issue. Worked like a charm. Thank you!
Whoop!! I was about to throw it out! Figured why not try this first. It works! Thank you Thank you!
You are a genius. This is funny but it works. Thank you so much.
It still cracks me up that it really worked!! Thank you!
NO WAY IT ACTUALLY WORKED, THANK YOU!!! I CAN EAT NOW
Pure genius, it just worked now for me as well!
pmsl I do not friggin believe it, thank you very much, we have a 15 in 1 ninja and were baffled as to why it was saying close lid although it was closed, ours being different than your model I never thought it would work but many many thank yous as indeed it did, I am now a ninja foodi repair man..
Big thanks for this, my Ninja started doing this today and this video saved mine!
Awesome, worked like a charm. Thanks, you saved my ninja from the trash pile
The fast that this ACTUALLY works blows my mind!!! Hahaha THANK YOU!
Well I'll Be Damned... It WORKED !! 😂😂 Thanks A BUNCH. Enjoy Your Steak !! 🥩😊
Thanks for the post, you're a life saver.
I can’t believe it, IT WORKED. Cheers Pal. 😲👍
I have to confirm that this still works
This video saved me money . Was about to throw my away until I watched this video. Thank you.
You’re a hero sir 🫡
Wow! So it is true that all you need is a big hammer to fix things. My wife will be so happy to find out that my saying "It's just gonna take a bigger hammer" was right all along lol! 😆🤣😂
I just ordered one of these so this video gave me a lot of re-assuredness that if this becomes a problem with mine that I'll be able to fix it. And I have "just the hammer" lol! Thank you for a great video and laugh. ☺👍
100% works... I didn't have a mallet so I used my soda stream bottle and it worked 😂🤣... thanks for the video ❤
It works!! Thank you!!
I have the model fg551q S5 and worked! Thank you!
Fixed my issue on my ninja foodi grill and air fryer!! Thank you
Holy Sh*t!! It actually works!!! I can use my grill again! Thanks buddy!😂🙏🏽
It's really works!
Thank you for quick solution!
Thank God for this post. It works problem solved. Thank you!
What? This actually worked for me. Amazing. THANK YOU
Worked! Will look to see how to clean sensor next after this caveman solution!
Well I’ll be damned, it fucking worked! 🤯
😂 I've had this happen to me! Thanks, Scott, for the solution to this issue!🔨
I have different ninja air fryer that just started doing this last night. I am shocked that this actually worked. 😂😂
Amazing.. thank you!
So do you have to do this every time you cook?
@@2bin not every time, but most. Must be a sensor issue that ninja has, I’m assuming there’s a magnet in them that gets stuck.
@thatotherguy2 I just replaced the sensor this weekend. It was basically faulty from high heat exposure and the constant opening/closing over time. That said, it should be more robust and easier to access, since it was a bitch to take apart/put together. Saved $200 switching out a $3 part tho.
Worked like a charm, thanks.
LOL, give a man a hammer, and every problem is a nail!
This totally worked!!! Thanks for posting!
This is the most savage solution that i ever seen 😂
Can’t believe that worked! Thanks!!
Worked! Did mine with a roll of packing tape!
You saved my weekend 🎉 thanks bro
my issue is after it heats up it says add food i add food but it never starts. its like it doesnt know the door is closed.
@@smooveb191 try the ol’ tappity tap withe the lid closed, then open, then closed again. It might just need more “correcting”
@@thatotherguy2 yeah I tried that didn't work I just have to remember to set my own timer. as it runs but just don't know when to stop.
It didn’t work for me.
It actually works! Thank you! 😊
Wow, It worked. You are awesome!
Thank you. Worked on the Ninja Foodi Grill model I have.
This worked spot on, thank you! I just wonder how long it's going to last until I have to keep waking at it again, lol??
Didn’t have a mallet so I stumped mine with my foot 😂😂. Thanks
Tried it, it worked! Thanks.
Thank you! Banging it with a hockey puck also works too🤣🤣
I can not believe this worked! Tytyty!
Dropped mine on floor when trying to turn it over & it started working. So can believe this works 👍
It worked perfectly. Thank you.
It works thank you!
Yes ..just it works ..thanks
This actually worked!!
that really did it.. LOL , thanks a lot
I have a different model but similar issue and the hammer worked for me
Si funcionó!!!! thanks 🙂🙂🙂
Confirmed. This works.
Thank you so much. You are a genius!!!
bro you da man. thank you!! good luck to you. it worked perfect.
I was hoping this would work, but it did not for me. Worth the try though
@@paulcarr5918 wish it worked for everyone, some may have a larger problem.😕
It works, thank you
Working, thanks.
it...worked. Bruh, thank you!
It worked 🎉 thank you
I thought this was a joke but it worked😂
Omg. It works!!!!!
I will try this tomorrow and update it