For older model Maglites, the Allen Key needed is 5/64. For newer, LED models, it is a Torx 8 (T-8). I found that my Craftsman T-8 was a tight squeeze, but did not need to be thinned out on a grinder. Thanks for the video!!
You ended my frustrations and for that I thank you! Every other video I watched kept saying 2mm hex and I simply thought that the bolt was stripped. As soon as you said torx, I ran to get my Xbox controller tool and wouldn’t you know, I got the switch loose, popped the corroded batteries out and have a working flashlight again!! Thank you so very much kind sir!!
Back in the 90's I bought a nice set of torx screwdrivers. Modlar design [one handle with long interchangeable bits] because... so many small appliances use torx. Drills, vacuums, you name it. I think it was made by Wera, and man that comes in handy. When you need it, you need it.
I have the middle mag...same color too lol Older bulb style and I bought led recently and it still doesn't come on It will not work!!! New batteries and bulb and it will not come on!! Plz help
I had an old Maglite that was amazing and I lost it at some point and have no idea what happened to it. I have a newer LED model and it's horrible. You can hear the batteries shaking around inside and it will randomly turn off. It's also nowhere near as bright as a small, cheapo, rechargeable flashlight I got for Christmas or something. Was hoping to find a fix but I don't think I want anything to do with Maglite anymore.
For older model Maglites, the Allen Key needed is 5/64. For newer, LED models, it is a Torx 8 (T-8). I found that my Craftsman T-8 was a tight squeeze, but did not need to be thinned out on a grinder. Thanks for the video!!
You ended my frustrations and for that I thank you! Every other video I watched kept saying 2mm hex and I simply thought that the bolt was stripped. As soon as you said torx, I ran to get my Xbox controller tool and wouldn’t you know, I got the switch loose, popped the corroded batteries out and have a working flashlight again!! Thank you so very much kind sir!!
Thanx a million, compared to many you clearly explained what i needed to know and a very handy tip included. Much respect.
Maybe one day you could actually show us how it comes apart?
I was wondering why the allen wrenches weren't fitting....
Humming ji it lol u
Back in the 90's I bought a nice set of torx screwdrivers. Modlar design [one handle with long interchangeable bits] because... so many small appliances use torx. Drills, vacuums, you name it. I think it was made by Wera, and man that comes in handy. When you need it, you need it.
I have old non led MAG-LITE and I have to repair switch. Will Allen Key 5/64 be able to unscrew the screw?
I have the middle mag...same color too lol
Older bulb style and I bought led recently and it still doesn't come on
It will not work!!!
New batteries and bulb and it will not come on!!
Plz help
I had an old Maglite that was amazing and I lost it at some point and have no idea what happened to it. I have a newer LED model and it's horrible. You can hear the batteries shaking around inside and it will randomly turn off. It's also nowhere near as bright as a small, cheapo, rechargeable flashlight I got for Christmas or something. Was hoping to find a fix but I don't think I want anything to do with Maglite anymore.
I did the same. The T8 screwdriver had to be shortened as well, because the tip wasn't fat enough.
Yeah I am having the problem getting the switch out but I thought it was a Allen wrench, I will try the size 8 torx screw driver
What did you used to get the C Clip out?
This was a while ago but I believe a long right angle needle nose plier. It was from harbor freight. Spoiler alert the new parts in old didn't work.
Yes, thank you, that did help.
Danke 👍
Nice thanks
Yea, I just want to hear this guy talk to himself.
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How you got the ring out.. that's the mainthing though..