Maglite End Cap Stuck

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Maglite end cap stuck.

The battery cap on my mag lite is stuck. If the leak is near the end cap the alkaline usually migrates into the threads and corrodes the metal. Sometimes the batteries get stuck and here is a good way to get them out and salvage your flashlight. 99 of time a stuck end cap results from stuck batteries.

10 years ago. 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. It will not twist one iota. 12 22 2007 03 42 pm 1.

And a friend ro help. Anyway this is usually identifiable as. The first step is to identify the problem. Although mag lite r is one of the most respected brands of flashlight these flashlights sometimes need to be repaired.

Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. Then some vinegar for cleaning and finally some pb blaster. Last resort may be to start by removing the head and switch assemblies then the batteries. Results 1 to 19 of 19 thread.

How to remove a stuck battery cap from a mag lite. Mini maglite battery corrosion. Posts 681 post thanks like. I tried using bare hands rubber gloves for extra traction sticking the damn thing in a vise and repeating but i cannot get the cap off.

View profile view forum posts visit homepage hot rolled join date jul 2006 location carmichael calif. You can see the result of this in my 2d restoration post. Any ideas as to how to remove it. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite.

If this doesn t work and it s time to buy a new one. Https amzn to 2llg8m1 maglite have be. Also you could try a strapwrench on the barrel and pipe wrench on the cap.