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@@ljmack3625 Thanks for watching & it’s definitely a possibility that we can’t rule out. Allowing the battery to cool off may help momentarily however in the event that the battery is overheating, it may need to be replaced. 😎👍🔧🔩
None of these lights are the same as mine. My V6 fluffy will work perfectly and then suddenly stop and have a flashing yellow (amber?) light. If I press the trigger again I get a series of 10 blue light flashes. If I plug it in, i only get solid blue lights. I've tested the outlet and the charger. Both fine. After I plug it back in, i can immediately use it again normally, until it randomly stops and flashes yellow again. I have deep cleaned and unclogged it. Help? Update: i got a new battery fom ebay (generic brand) and the problem went away. Works like new again.
The orange lights also flash when the vacuum is blocked. I have 6 cats and often have to strip the Dyson to give it a good clean - voila it works again!
Thanks for watching, animal hair can definitely speed up the process in clogging a vacuum however in the end…it’s all worth it because animals are awesome! 👍🧰
Battery is low or battery not making proper contact to the powerhead itself. Check the terminals to see if there is corrosion on them The end of the trigger tab actually activates the battery button and causes the batteries to flash. The battery if taken out actually flashes amber if you press the button on the battery indicating that no contact with the unit isn't present. Are the 12 flashing lights amber or blue ?
Hello thank you for the information I brought a new power cord no joy so brought a new battery still no joy then watched your vid and tried another power outlet and it works straight away so thank you again🦖✌️
I'm not sure that my situation quite matches what's shown here. When I plug my vacuum in, I get the solid blue lights. But when I try to use the vacuum and squeeze the trigger, I get a series of blinking yellow lights. It follows a pattern of one long blink followed by one short blink. It does this four times for a total of eight blinks. The battery is just over one year old. What might be causing this?
Thanks for watching Mike, it may be a simple as cleaning the internal electrical leads. Below is a link to our video showing us cleaning our vacuum systems electrical leads…which allowed us to get the vacuum head working again. ua-cam.com/video/xxOMqtJ1slM/v-deo.html Keep us posted and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Cleaning those leads didn't make any difference. Same symptom. That doesn't surprise me too much since, at least as far as I can remember, these vacuums will operate without the canister attached. Obviously, that wouldn't be an effective vacuum, but it should still fire up. In addition to the yellow light pattern I described, I can also say that when I put it on the charger, I get a solid blue light for about 10 seconds, then it goes out. I assume that's because the battery is already fully charged. As for crypto, I'm sure that's guaranteed to suck my money away faster than any vacuum would ;-)
@@MikeWaltonWeb We appreciate the update, let’s not give up. We need to get that vacuum back up and running. It’s definitely battery related however to which extent…🤔 Since blue light is turning off soon after plugging in, it’s either an overheating battery, faulty battery, or the least likely…being a faulty power cord…which in your case isn’t likely. We recommend purchasing a new DYSON OEM battery, not an aftermarket battery. We have talked to many people over the years that have had unfortunate experiences with aftermarket batteries. Please keep us posted. 😎👍🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Yeah, it seems like this was a faulty battery situation. Of course, the issue started happening about a year and a month after I purchased the battery, where the battery had a one year warranty. I swear our products know how long they're covered and wait just a bit longer! I ordered a replacement battery straight from Dyson. I got it yesterday and my vacuum is back up and running now. So, clearly a battery problem. I'm nervous about the fact that even Dyson's battery only has a one year warranty, but the original battery that shipped with the vacuum lasted for around 6 years before it died. I really hope this battery has a similar life because it costs around 4x of what you can find aftermarket batteries for. So, for this battery to break even cost-wise, it needs to last at least 4 years. Here's hoping!🤞 Thank you for your responses. I don't love the resolution of just needing a new battery, but ultimately I think you're right that it was needed.
@@MikeWaltonWeb We really appreciate the follow up and we will always be here to help out a fellow DIYer! Looking forward to hearing back from you on how the new battery performs. We again…recommend purchasing a Dyson brand battery as opposed to an aftermarket battery. 😎👍🧰
I get 3 flashing amber lights while using the vacuum. I can use the vacuum for 30 seconds or, then it stops with the 3 blinks, and then i can use it again for another 30 seconds or so. It keeps doing this until the battery goes dead. Charging does not seem to be a problem.
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Have you separated filter sock from plastic housing and cleaned internal portion of filter? We recommend removing entire filter canister from vacuum and carefully cleaning electrical leads. Dust buildup on leads can cause havoc on vacuum performance. Below is a helpful video of us doing this. ua-cam.com/video/xxOMqtJ1slM/v-deo.htmlsi=tVofvtJUFySRWWzo Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBordersI have the same issue as @merk1701, except mine flashes 8 times. I've taken it apart fully and the filters and parts I never realized existed/were collecting dust have all been cleaned out. It's a V6 I bought refurbished directly from Dyson, so the motor probably got plenty of use before I had it. I also replaced the battery last year after it died, helping confirm that the batteries usually do die first. I'm off to eBay to see if I can find a motor/handheld portion only. Otherwise I'd have been bothering the poor employees at Batteries Plus (for battery warranty) but after your video and other research I really don't think the battery is the issue. Thank you for the info! I'd love to know where you found how to interpret the blink codes; it drives me crazy that companies don't make these simple things public!
@@mkay8502 You are welcome and we appreciate you sharing your experience. Best advice is to purchase Dyson OEM parts as opposed to aftermarket. Dyson vacuum’s are kinda stubborn when paired up with aftermarket parts…in other words…the vacuum itself may only put up with an aftermarket battery for a month or two…three months tops from many we have talked too. Looking forward to hearing back from you. 😎👍
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s definitely a possibility however unlikely as these motors are very reliable. You may have an air blockage. We recommend cleaning filter. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩
According to Dyson's support site, any time the light flashes blue during use, the battery needs replacement. On mine, after charging for hours, I pull the trigger (even with no air filter or attachments) and it runs for a second, then shows solid amber for a couple seconds, then flashes blue 10 times. As far as I can tell from the support site, this means the battery needs replacement but Dyson is out of stock on v6 batteries and off-brand batteries tend to not last long or can catch fire so I tried buying a refurbished battery from a seller with high ratings. It hasn't arrived yet or I'd let you know if that was the problem.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. If not flashing orange, you have a few additional options to pursue. Below is a link to our Dyson Vacuum Playlist that has several helpful videos that may help guide you to successfully completing your project. ua-cam.com/video/SesOXdeyT_A/v-deo.html Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍
Scott, thanks for watching and reaching out to us. We have seen this in the past as well and it may be as simple as cleaning all electrical connections and leads. Below is a link to our video showing this procedure on the vacuum head…which stopped working one day. ua-cam.com/video/xxOMqtJ1slM/v-deo.html If that doesn’t do it, it’s likely that a new power cord or new battery will fix issue. Please keep us posted. Hey also if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰
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Can a orange flashing light mean the battery is to hot.
@@ljmack3625
Thanks for watching & it’s definitely a possibility that we can’t rule out. Allowing the battery to cool off may help momentarily however in the event that the battery is overheating, it may need to be replaced.
😎👍🔧🔩
None of these lights are the same as mine. My V6 fluffy will work perfectly and then suddenly stop and have a flashing yellow (amber?) light. If I press the trigger again I get a series of 10 blue light flashes. If I plug it in, i only get solid blue lights. I've tested the outlet and the charger. Both fine. After I plug it back in, i can immediately use it again normally, until it randomly stops and flashes yellow again. I have deep cleaned and unclogged it. Help?
Update: i got a new battery fom ebay (generic brand) and the problem went away. Works like new again.
That’s EXACTLY what’s happening to mine 👍. Have you been able to find out what it means?
Anyone?
Same here
Same!
In the end i ordered a new battery from ebay (not dyson brand). the problem went away and the vacuum is like new again
The orange lights also flash when the vacuum is blocked. I have 6 cats and often have to strip the Dyson to give it a good clean - voila it works again!
Thanks for watching, animal hair can definitely speed up the process in clogging a vacuum however in the end…it’s all worth it because animals are awesome! 👍🧰
Thank you for this! Very concise and helpful.
You are very welcome & we appreciate you watching. Us DIY’ers need to stick together!
Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you Caitlin.
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I have less than 12 blinking lights but 2 steady blue lights when plugged in, what does that mean!?
Thanks for watching, the blue lights will be steady when plugged in. What are you experiencing when pressing trigger on vacuum when not plugged in?
Battery is low or battery not making proper contact to the powerhead itself. Check the terminals to see if there is corrosion on them The end of the trigger tab actually activates the battery button and causes the batteries to flash. The battery if taken out actually flashes amber if you press the button on the battery indicating that no contact with the unit isn't present. Are the 12 flashing lights amber or blue ?
Hello thank you for the information I brought a new power cord no joy so brought a new battery still no joy then watched your vid and tried another power outlet and it works straight away so thank you again🦖✌️
Awesome Awesome, thanks for watching & sharing this. Back up and running is a great thing.
Love your channel profile pic. Hope all is well. 😎👍
I'm not sure that my situation quite matches what's shown here. When I plug my vacuum in, I get the solid blue lights. But when I try to use the vacuum and squeeze the trigger, I get a series of blinking yellow lights. It follows a pattern of one long blink followed by one short blink. It does this four times for a total of eight blinks. The battery is just over one year old. What might be causing this?
Thanks for watching Mike, it may be a simple as cleaning the internal electrical leads. Below is a link to our video showing us cleaning our vacuum systems electrical leads…which allowed us to get the vacuum head working again.
ua-cam.com/video/xxOMqtJ1slM/v-deo.html
Keep us posted and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem.
Toolboxtoken.com
Reach out to us any time! 🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Cleaning those leads didn't make any difference. Same symptom. That doesn't surprise me too much since, at least as far as I can remember, these vacuums will operate without the canister attached. Obviously, that wouldn't be an effective vacuum, but it should still fire up.
In addition to the yellow light pattern I described, I can also say that when I put it on the charger, I get a solid blue light for about 10 seconds, then it goes out. I assume that's because the battery is already fully charged.
As for crypto, I'm sure that's guaranteed to suck my money away faster than any vacuum would ;-)
@@MikeWaltonWeb
We appreciate the update, let’s not give up. We need to get that vacuum back up and running.
It’s definitely battery related however to which extent…🤔
Since blue light is turning off soon after plugging in, it’s either an overheating battery, faulty battery, or the least likely…being a faulty power cord…which in your case isn’t likely.
We recommend purchasing a new DYSON OEM battery, not an aftermarket battery. We have talked to many people over the years that have had unfortunate experiences with aftermarket batteries.
Please keep us posted. 😎👍🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Yeah, it seems like this was a faulty battery situation. Of course, the issue started happening about a year and a month after I purchased the battery, where the battery had a one year warranty. I swear our products know how long they're covered and wait just a bit longer!
I ordered a replacement battery straight from Dyson. I got it yesterday and my vacuum is back up and running now. So, clearly a battery problem. I'm nervous about the fact that even Dyson's battery only has a one year warranty, but the original battery that shipped with the vacuum lasted for around 6 years before it died. I really hope this battery has a similar life because it costs around 4x of what you can find aftermarket batteries for. So, for this battery to break even cost-wise, it needs to last at least 4 years. Here's hoping!🤞
Thank you for your responses. I don't love the resolution of just needing a new battery, but ultimately I think you're right that it was needed.
@@MikeWaltonWeb
We really appreciate the follow up and we will always be here to help out a fellow DIYer!
Looking forward to hearing back from you on how the new battery performs. We again…recommend purchasing a Dyson brand battery as opposed to an aftermarket battery.
😎👍🧰
Cleaning lady accidentally unplugged the charger..discovered thanks to this brilliant video, thanks!
Thanks for watching, reach out to us any time. 👍
Thank you 🙏
@@misamisa2677
You are welcome. 😁👍🧰
I get 3 flashing amber lights while using the vacuum. I can use the vacuum for 30 seconds or, then it stops with the 3 blinks, and then i can use it again for another 30 seconds or so. It keeps doing this until the battery goes dead. Charging does not seem to be a problem.
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
Have you separated filter sock from plastic housing and cleaned internal portion of filter?
We recommend removing entire filter canister from vacuum and carefully cleaning electrical leads. Dust buildup on leads can cause havoc on vacuum performance. Below is a helpful video of us doing this.
ua-cam.com/video/xxOMqtJ1slM/v-deo.htmlsi=tVofvtJUFySRWWzo
Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers.
toolboxtoken.com
Reach out to us any time! 🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBordersI have the same issue as @merk1701, except mine flashes 8 times. I've taken it apart fully and the filters and parts I never realized existed/were collecting dust have all been cleaned out. It's a V6 I bought refurbished directly from Dyson, so the motor probably got plenty of use before I had it. I also replaced the battery last year after it died, helping confirm that the batteries usually do die first.
I'm off to eBay to see if I can find a motor/handheld portion only. Otherwise I'd have been bothering the poor employees at Batteries Plus (for battery warranty) but after your video and other research I really don't think the battery is the issue. Thank you for the info! I'd love to know where you found how to interpret the blink codes; it drives me crazy that companies don't make these simple things public!
@@mkay8502
You are welcome and we appreciate you sharing your experience. Best advice is to purchase Dyson OEM parts as opposed to aftermarket.
Dyson vacuum’s are kinda stubborn when paired up with aftermarket parts…in other words…the vacuum itself may only put up with an aftermarket battery for a month or two…three months tops from many we have talked too.
Looking forward to hearing back from you. 😎👍
Exact the same here!
My dyson's light turns yellow half way through using it then it flashes blue and turns off. Would it be the motor? 😪
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s definitely a possibility however unlikely as these motors are very reliable.
You may have an air blockage. We recommend cleaning filter. Keep us posted.
😎👍🔧🔩
According to Dyson's support site, any time the light flashes blue during use, the battery needs replacement. On mine, after charging for hours, I pull the trigger (even with no air filter or attachments) and it runs for a second, then shows solid amber for a couple seconds, then flashes blue 10 times. As far as I can tell from the support site, this means the battery needs replacement but Dyson is out of stock on v6 batteries and off-brand batteries tend to not last long or can catch fire so I tried buying a refurbished battery from a seller with high ratings. It hasn't arrived yet or I'd let you know if that was the problem.
@@janalawinterwing8589 did the new battery solved the problem? I've the same problem on a v8
What if the amber lights aren’t flashing?
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. If not flashing orange, you have a few additional options to pursue.
Below is a link to our Dyson Vacuum Playlist that has several helpful videos that may help guide you to successfully completing your project.
ua-cam.com/video/SesOXdeyT_A/v-deo.html
Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍
ok, so mine is flashing once then twice rapidly, then once then twice rapidly, then once then twice rapidly etc.. Any Ideas?
Scott, thanks for watching and reaching out to us. We have seen this in the past as well and it may be as simple as cleaning all electrical connections and leads. Below is a link to our video showing this procedure on the vacuum head…which stopped working one day.
ua-cam.com/video/xxOMqtJ1slM/v-deo.html
If that doesn’t do it, it’s likely that a new power cord or new battery will fix issue. Please keep us posted.
Hey also if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY community ecosystem.
Toolboxtoken.com
We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks for watching. 👍
Changed the battery while i use it I get a steady amber what does that mean ?
Thanks for watching, any update? Are internal electrical connections clean of all dust and debris?