The Fenix TK16 provides a quality flashlight that emits 3100 lumens in its turbo mode. Moreover, the rechargeable 21700 battery of the Fenix TK16 works very well to save charge for a long time. But, there are some problems that we found from several user reviews.
Fenix TK16 Flashlight Problems- Troubleshooting Guide
i) Constantly switching to low mode
There are six different lighting modes in the Fenix TK16 flashlight. The user can change the mode and get a higher or lower appearance of the light.
Unfortunately, some customers experience that when the battery becomes low, the light also turns into the lower mode. It could not be mentioned, but the mode sometimes does not switch even after replacing the battery.
So, the customer has to take the flashlight to the manufacturer to repair it.
ii) A charging issue
Some users found that they charged the new battery, but they could not get a response. While charging the battery, every user will get the red indicator light on. The green indicator light will turn on when the battery is fully charged.
But, when you notice that no light is present, you will understand that it is a charging problem and you must repair it.
What should I do if I face problems with the Fenix TK16 flashlight?
Every user sends their product to the manufacturer to repair the malfunction. If the product has a warranty, the company is reliable in fixing the problem. But, the situation should be related to the mechanism or a mistake made by the manufacturer. There are some tasks that Fenix Tactical suggests doing before sending the repaired product.
i) Clean the flashlight thread
Cleaning oil, gun oil, or alcohol are available on the market. Take a type of oil and clean the flashlight thread with it. Then lube the cable with silicone grease.
ii) Check the head of the flashlight
The head must be screwed into the body of the flashlight. So, ensure that the flashlight’s head and tail caps are tightened perfectly. Otherwise, the flashlight’s functions may discontinue the connection.
iii) Replace the batteries
Sometimes, the damaged batteries become the reason for a flashlight’s malfunction. So, replacing the batteries with new ones can improve the device’s performance.
iv) Carefully read the manual
Sometimes you may think a device problem is challenging to solve, but you do not know that it was mentioned in the manual before. So, check the manual and find out what happened with your device.
If you do not get any clues by following the mentioned tasks, you can take the flashlight to the seller for the best solution.