Maglite End Cap Stuck

Mini maglite battery corrosion.

Maglite end cap stuck.

Sometimes the batteries get stuck and here is a good way to get them out and salvage your flashlight. The first step is to identify the problem. 10 years ago. The battery cap on my mag lite is stuck.

Also you could try a strapwrench on the barrel and pipe wrench on the cap. Https amzn to 2llg8m1 maglite have be. Results 1 to 19 of 19 thread. 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. Any ideas as to how to remove it. Last resort may be to start by removing the head and switch assemblies then the batteries. Then some vinegar for cleaning and finally some pb blaster.

Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. If the leak is near the end cap the alkaline usually migrates into the threads and corrodes the metal. 99 of time a stuck end cap results from stuck batteries. 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.

You can see the result of this in my 2d restoration post. If this doesn t work and it s time to buy a new one. A mini maglite pro 2 aa cell led flashlight and 2 aa cell batteries a maglite ml300l 2 d cell led roadside safety kit which includes the ml300l 2 d cell led flashlight a red traffic light wand a white area light wand d cell mounting brackets and 2 d cell batteries a gerber multi tool with carrying case. September 1 2008 7 16 pm subscribe.

Although mag lite r is one of the most respected brands of flashlight these flashlights sometimes need to be repaired. The alkaline leaks from the cell and expands. And a friend ro help. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite.

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