I recently picked up an Xintd 3x and am feeling kind of conflicted over it. It is bright (although not as bright as my Darth or an SRK) and throws pretty far (although not quite as far as my STL-V6) and has a nice (I think) form factor. BUT the crappy tail switch is driving me nuts. Anyone have any success with replacing it?
Thanks!
Dave
The mechanical feel is what bothers you or typical way the memory is set on regular 7135 drivers?
The mechanical feel. Certainly the worst of the dozen or so lights that I have. Plus the fact that it is inconsistent.
(The memory set we just have to live with ; (
Mine has the most sensitive touch I’ve ever seen, you can almost blow on it and it will change modes, otherwise I really like the light so I haven’t torn into yet.
Mine doesn't have switch issues I think, but it changes modes rather easily with the 3xAA battery carrier.. (when I shake it)
For the rest it works pretty well, not really sure what kind of problem you have with your switch..can you explain a bit more?
It should be standard chinese switch, if there is a ring inside the tailcap with two indentations in it use some snap ring pliers or a pair of scissors and unscrew it, then push the rubber on the switch in till everything pops out
Sorry it has taken a while to reply. Recovering from knee replacement surgery - ouch! The switch on my Xintd 3X seems to be super sensitive. If barely brushed, it will change modes. Also, sometimes, it just doesn’t work until I remove endcap and replace it. I have wondered if maybe cell length is an issue. The light only works with one 18650 that I had lying around (a “protected” ultrafire). All of my others 18650s are too long. It runs with the AA battery pack, but has much less output (1/2?) than with the 18650. During my post-op enforced inactivity, I ordered some short, unprotected Kongs and eagerly awaited their arrival. They arrive today, checked voltage (OK) and dropped one in the light - nada. Tried the 18650 again - nada. Both cells work in other lights. The switch doesn’t “click” anymore, maybe it has died? Pretty disappointing for a highly-recommended light that has never been off my workbench. Any recommendations for a replacement switch? Or, any other suggestions? Anyone else experience this?
Thanks!
Dave
It sounds like the rubber boot is pushing down on the switch all the time leaving no clearance between the boot and the switch top.
I tapped and jiggled the tail cap and the switch made clicking noises again (sort of), but light still doesn’t work. I unscrewed the ~21.5 mm brass plug that holds the switch and then unscrewed the ~15.4mm plastic switch assembly. Inside were several loose parts - a coil spring (not attached to anything), a brass cap (that contacts the battery), a leaf spring attached to a plastic cylinder that presumably connects to the rubber switch boot. Presumably the coil spring goes between the leaf spring and the brass cap? Held in place by pure thoughts and a prayer?
Dave
The switch is replaceable, all you need is someone to tell you which one then you can order and install it (does it have any model numbers inscribed on it)
It sounds like your switch is in pieces, which explains why you had such trouble, it should only cost a dollar or two for a new one