MagLite Mag-Lite& Flashlight - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Put on a pair of gloves. Then, using needle nose pliers grasp the battery and pull it out. If it's too far down to reach with needle nose, or if the corrosion has "welded" it to the inside of the flashlight, find a flat head screwdriver or stiff wire coat hanger or other tool/object that will reach and is stiff enough to pry the offending battery loose. Once it's broken free, turn it upside down and let the battery fall out on its own. The important thing now is, if you plan on using the flashlight again, cleaning out the inside thoroughly of all corrosive residue. This is particularly important on the metal battery/power contacts. A wire brush should suffice for the inside of the flashlight. Sand paper or file will work for the contacts. Attach to the tip of a screwdriver if you need to reach deep to get them clean. Baking soda will neutralize the battery acid. Finally, remember to recycle the offending battery not throw it out with the regular garbage.

yes u can just be careful in removing it

make sures its being turned to the left, and if it will not come off, wrap duct tape around it to protect it and use large vice grips or pliers to get it off. Vice grips would be better as the lock but dont' lock them down too tight as you can dent the cap.

6D Maglite? As in 6 D cell batteries? 1-1/2 Volts (Each battery), times 6 = 9 Volts.Using the proper bulb?The original is a Krypton bulb. (No, I didn't make the name up)http://www.toolup.com/maglite_lmsa601_mag-num-star-6d-relacement-bulb.aspxhttp://www.batteryjunction.com/maglite6c.htmlGuess what happens if you put a 3 Volt bulb with 9 Volts?Regards,joecoolvette

unscrew the rear piece to change batterys.

I had a similar problem. My wife put two AA rechargeable batteries into her mini maglite. Apparently the AA rechargeables have a slightly larger diameter than alkaline batteries. One of them was stuck in the barrel. I was able to remove it by first removing the lens and bulb so as not to break it. Then I slammed slamming the barrel down hard onto the carpet on our floor. This hard shock jarred the battery loose and it came out of the barrel. Hope this helps someone out.

Best thing to do is send in for warranty repair if the battery an bulb is OK. I would replace the bulb first to verify that it is OK. If it does not work then go to:http://www.maglite.com/repaircenters.aspand find the nearest repair center. Gary

Parts diagram is at: http://maglitesales.com/maglitestore/index.php/cPath/12_13Gary

Yes you can buy parts. Google parts or go to: http://maglitesales.com/maglitestore/index.php/cPath/12_13Good luck, Gary

Probably a leaking battery has coroded the cap. You can send it direct to MagLite for warranty. Go to: http://www.maglite.com/repaircenters.asp to find the nearest warranty/repair center. Gary

You can send it direct to MagLite for warranty/repairGo to: http://www.maglite.com/repaircenters.asp to find the nearest warranty/repair center. Gary

You can send it direct to MagLite for warranty. Go to: http://www.maglite.com/repaircenters.aspto find the nearest warranty/repair center. Gary

Maglite sells a switch removal tool or you can buy it from a MagLite supplier. See website belowhttp://maglitesales.com/maglitestore/Replacement-Parts/Maglite-parts/Switch-Removal-Tool-for-D-Cell-maglite-FlashlightGood luck, Gary

I have been selling Mag lites for 20 years and have seen a multi colored light.

There shouldn't be one. Getting it out of there was probably the best thing for it.

You should be able to unlock the very top ring to expose the bulb. You should be able to find a new bulb under the spring in the battery end.

Make sure you have the MagLite bulb with the flange, it is integral to the operation of the light.

Twist off the opposite end of the bulb side , the hole in the cast of the cap is for your keychain ring.

At the bottom of the Flashlight where the hole for a keychain ring is, or yours may have already came with the ring attached, although it may seem to be so perfectly welded or casted that thrrs no seam, if you twist the end by the ring attached or can grip it, the end twists off to allow you to switch the AA battery. Hope this helps

A possibility that the batteries have leaked a caused a galvanic corrosive issue, binding or fusing the end cap. See the manufactures instructions for removing and installing batteries.