DC16 what else can be the reason?

Does red "charge status" lights pulsate when it quits?
If so the problem is with the filter. Access the main air filter (usually blue with white filter) , remove filter and note a small cylindrical metal insert -- this a magnet that is sensed to "insure" that the filter is in place before using. Fix: 1) try bending the filter so magnet makes better contact with sensor (sensor is buried in the plastic); 2) (this one worked for me) wad up some paper and carefully place behind just that part of filter to force the filter closer to the sensor -- this will require some patience but it can be done.

Make sure the charger is operating. Then if it is, look at a failed battery.

Hi there,

For guidance on emptying the clear bin from your Dyson DC16, please follow the steps shown in our online Support guide:

http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/dc16/dc16/maintaining-your-dyson-machine/empty-the-clear-bin1/emptying-the-clear-bin-step-1


If you're trying to remove the clear bin from the machine, you can do so by following these steps:

http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/dc16/dc16/using-your-dyson-machine/how-to-remove-a-blockage/how-to-remove-a-blockage/check-cone-shroud-1

I hope this helps - for any further assistance, please give our Helpline a call on 0800 298 0298 (UK), or 1-866-693-9766 (US).

Best wishes,

Jack
Dyson Online Customer Support
http://www.dyson.com

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear you're having difficulty with your DC16. If the machine is displaying a red light, I'd encourage you to call us so we can run through some troubleshooting over the phone. You can reach us on 0800 298 0298 (UK), or 1-866-693-9766 (US) - please have the machine to hand when you call.

We'll look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Jack
Dyson Online Customer Support
http://www.dyson.com/

After two years the batteries are probably no longer holding a charge and need to be replaced.

I had a similar problem when I bought an after market 2Ah battery. Would stay solid red for a few seconds then flash red. I believe my problem was that the battery had gone into "sleep mode" I.e. it was discharged to the point that it "sleeps" in order to protect itself. So......I simply attached a domestic DC multi adapter to the terminals on the battery that are marked + and - (the 2 outside terminals on a DC16 Dyson battery). Switched on the DC adapter for around 10mins and this was enough to "wake" the battery. It now charges as normal attached to the DC16 in the Dyson charge mount.

For a pretty in depth article on lithium battery sleep have a look at this:
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/low_voltage_cut_off

hi you have to take all the switch to bits which allows the cable to be free so you can get the motor out which is still tricky but i dont think this is the problem i think this dyson is a bad design its got printed circuits in that could be the problem i think mr dyson want to go back to the drawing room with this one. p.s ive got two they start up when they feel like it.

I had the same problem with my Dyson DC16, where it only runs for a few seconds at a time with each trigger pull. My husband called Dyson (Canada) and without hassle they shipped us a replacement part which I just received this morning. The replacement part sent to us is: DC16 Main Body with Rating Plate. It is also under warranty for 1 year. The great customer service makes up for the flaw in the machine. Also, Dyson is aware of the problem. Hope this helps.

yeap..... i just found a fix for this ,, its mad how easy it is to fix as well...and it works 100%,,,
now dyson implemented a filter magnetic switch if u take your filter off you will see a small magnet in the corner,, u will notice where the magnet is behind it is rased platic,, now,,that the problem on the main board the transistor that picks up magentic signal from the filter is dud,!
dont ask me why it happens,, its a pain i know.,.
now take off collection pot for dust now take battery off.

now where the serial number is theres 2 hex screws that need taking out..

now u will see a small pcb board.. remove with one tiny security screw holding it in,, once removed pull both red plug off thats the digital motor plug.. and white plug which is vcc..to battery,, once u have done this pull the board down and back gently. as there is a long bit of board that goes up the back of the dyson plastic be very carefull pull this out.. now the long and thin pcb board that is hidden is what we need there is a tiny transistor,,, we need to remove this carefully..once removed,, we solder a thin wire from 2 point A+C need to be soldered together with a thin piece of wire, it will not harm the motor.. as long as u keep it clean,,

these points corolate to the transistor,,

A

B C

SOLDER AND A+C WITH A FINE PIECE OF WIRE NOW,, AND WALLAH... fixed put it all back together again,,, charge the battery,, and your away,,, working again,, if not u have other faults.. but 99% fix this with flashing red led,,,!!