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  1. RobertM

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    #1 RobertM, Mar 17, 2009
    My OEM ferrari flashlight that came with the car is NOT working. Is there a battery ???
     
  2. duskybird

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    #2 duskybird, Mar 17, 2009
    2 AA.
     
  3. RobertM

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    #3 RobertM, Mar 17, 2009
    stupid question, but where do you install the batteries. Where do you unscrew the cap ???
    at the bottom of the flashlight ???
     
  4. frefan

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    #4 frefan, Mar 17, 2009
    there is always 1 thing that does not work on a Ferrari. it doesn't matter if you fix it, there will be something else that takes it place. IMO, if its the flashlight, LEAVE IT
     
  5. Ricambi America

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    #5 Ricambi America, Mar 17, 2009
    It's a mag-light. Just screw it and replace the batteries.
     
  6. enzo thecat

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    #6 enzo thecat, Mar 17, 2009
    This post is hilarious.
     
  7. scifoso tifoso

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    #7 scifoso tifoso, Mar 17, 2009
    im actually questioning the validity of the OP.

    Too funny.
     
  8. tazandjan

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    #8 tazandjan, Mar 18, 2009
    Robert- If the flashlight is too far up in a place where the sun does not shine, it is difficult to see whether it is working or not. Plus it is really difficult to get volunteers to check it for you. Perhaps Urotrash can help you. He has expertise in all the right areas. You should check and make sure the blinker fluid in your flashlight is not overfilled. If it is, it causes a burning sensation. Luckily there are over the counter preparations that can help alleviate that problem.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  9. SeaGate

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    #9 SeaGate, Mar 18, 2009
    Should this guy be driving?
     
  10. amslb182

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    #10 amslb182, Mar 18, 2009
    LOL


    When was the last time you used it? If not used regularly and not left on a charger sometimes they go dead. However be careful when jumping because the flashlight needs to shine for atleast 15 min with no throttle to let the computers reset.
     
  11. Derek Trotter

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    #11 Derek Trotter, Mar 18, 2009
    No battery, it's one of those self winding/charging types. You have to hold the flashlight in your left hand and slide your curled right hand along it's shaft very quickly for about 5 minutes. This will give you about 3 minutes of light before it goes off!
     
  12. Alesnik-MD

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    #12 Alesnik-MD, Mar 18, 2009
    Robert is a terrific guy and a trusted owner in our south Florida F-car community who CAN drive. He may have legitimately wondered if it was a disposable-and-replace type of flashlight.
     
  13. wahoowa

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    #13 wahoowa, Mar 18, 2009
    I thought you were supposed to sit on it, rock back and forth vigorously, and then it might....... go into gear......uh, I mean light up.
     
  14. Hoodude

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    #14 Hoodude, Mar 18, 2009
    ^
    isn't that gender specific?..whether something lights up?
    hmm,on 2nd thought never mind
     
  15. SeaGate

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    #15 SeaGate, Mar 18, 2009
    Just havin' fun
     
  16. zippyslug31

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    #16 zippyslug31, Mar 18, 2009
    To the OP: if its not working, I'll gladly swap it for a Lumilite flashlight that DOES work!
    I'll even cover the postage. ;)
     
  17. StephenB

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    #17 StephenB, Mar 18, 2009
    I too know Robert and he can drive but ... how many people does it take to change the batteries in a MagLight?
     
  18. andric

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    #18 andric, Mar 18, 2009
    somethings are better searched for on google ;)
     
  19. RobertM

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    #19 RobertM, Mar 18, 2009
    thanks,
    But seriously, I could not figure out how to get to the batteries out. The top comes off and you access to the light. The bottom is impossible to open. I used a couple of wrenches and there is no freakin way the cap is coming off. So yes I thought that the light was disposable. Even though on the top is denotes AA.

    Hey just asking a question. I did find out that if the batteries leak that the fluid will cement the flashlight cap to the shaft. Now the funny thing from MagLite. If the batteries are either (. . . . . . ) MagLite has an agreement with various batteries and they will replace the light fixture. Funny; how do you find out which batteries were installed if you can not get to them.
     
  20. Oengus

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    #20 Oengus, Mar 18, 2009
    Id send the car back.....
     
  21. enzo thecat

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    #21 enzo thecat, Mar 18, 2009
    Hilarious.....and its just getting better.
     
  22. GCalo

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    #22 GCalo, Mar 18, 2009
    Amazing how this thread evoked a battery of comments!
     
  23. CyclingPeaks

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    #23 CyclingPeaks, Mar 18, 2009
    Man, I think we need some documentation here. Photos of the DIY job?
    Are you sure we don't need a Ferrari mechanic for this?

    Hunter
     
  24. GCalo

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    #24 GCalo, Mar 18, 2009
    I would not make light of this!
     
  25. Skidkid

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    #25 Skidkid, Mar 18, 2009
    My last attempt required 1 roll duct tape and 2 tubes of super glue. Then there was the 2 weeks to get it back off my forehead BUT it worked after that so I must have done it right.
     
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