It has not been used in a while. Powers up with battery. Push in on the contact trip/pad and the light comes on and battery runs, but the trigger does not pull. Light doesn't flash and no oil has been used. It has not been taken apart. It just seems like the trigger mechanism isn't working.
I would certainly take apart the top and oil where needed. If your sure the battery is operating and there isn't the pop after there could be a trigger issue. But if you look at almost every operation manual they all state regular oiling is required. With out visually inspecting it's hard to say but in my experience it's very uncommon for a part to just break without use. I own about 7 different nailers and I always break down and oil first thing. If you do break down the gun wipe and oil and the trigger is still frozen then I would call dewalt for some trouble shooting or at least look for the manual and trouble shoot from there.
Without inspecting tool, it would be hard to definitely tell what part, I would call Dewalt, they will be glad to help you. You do not want to throw parts at it.
1-800-433-9258
Testimonial: "Thanks. I tried calling and was told it was probably an electrical part....upwards of $200. Wiring solenoid directly to power, it actuates so I'm assuming the control module and not sure how to test that. Looks like $157 online for new control module."
I looked a new one is $299 on eBay.
I did the same. This one is practically brand new. Ughh!! Do I drop the $150 and chance that's the part or the $300 and purchase another one. Decisions...Decisions....Decisions!!!
I know exactly how you feel, I've been the situation. Is your tool less than 3 years old? Check your instructions and see if you have a 3 year warrant from Dewalt. When battery tools hit 18 volts I bought craftsman 18 volt drill, I tossed it since a battery cost more than I paid for tool, never regretted it. I have yellow power tools and I like them
OK...new control module on eBay for $75 May give that a try.
Nailer is 5 years old
Good luck. Whatever choice you make don't look back. Could of would of
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SOURCE: Change oil light
I had an Olds that that happened to. Had many friends tell me to do this and to do that. What I should have done was bring it to be serviced. I didn't and the motor froze up. Its in the junk yard now.
Go straight to the serviceman. Do not drive it. Have the oil pump checked.
Hope you fare better than I did.
SOURCE: Battery light is on,engine running fine,started fine, but headlig
first i would go to a autoparts store and have them check my battery. most do it for free. it might just need to be charged or replaced. 2nd, it's possible the altenater is bad. they can check those also, but you have to take it out yourself. good luck
SOURCE: I have a 2005 Venture and have not been able to
Notes
ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM
HOW TO RESET THE ENGINE OIL LIFE
SYSTEM
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine
oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the
system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation
occurs where you change your oil prior to a "CHANGE ENGINE OIL" message being
turned on, reset the system.
If this does not work you may have a problem with your instrument cluster.
SOURCE: my 2001 yukon xl 1500 consistently flashing check
OK, if you have a misfire at a high rate of speed and it is intermittent, I wouldn't worry about it unless it makes the engine lose power or affects gas mileage.
If you want the engine to work perfectly, however, I would find out which cylinder is missing, and correct the problem by replacing coil packs or what not until it doesn't do this anymore.
Also, a bad O2 sensor can cause a 'random' mix that may come and go over time.
SOURCE: Craftsman 18 gauge braid nailer wont fire. Just hear and feel air escaping near trigger mechanism.
18 gauge nailer. Not cars! Anyway check inside the housing bad either replace or disassemble the mechanism (trigger valve) clean everything better to replace and grease it liberally before reinstalling. The o rings tend to roll or flip causing binding ( leaking) sometimes you can take off the back housing where the air goes in and look in the back to see if its sealing correctly. I played with mine for 2 hours. Before I called a service guy at Thomas industrial supply got there number off the web. They helped me a ton for free got somebody right away. Nice folks. Very knowledgeable. Got me up and running am smarter for the whole experience.
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