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Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Ok so yesterday i was polishing a silverado when my 3401 started acting up. The trigger jammed in the on position a couple times and i had to pull it down to get it to turn off. No big deal, happens all the time.
After maybe 10 minutes of use, it just quit. Very heavy burnt electrical smell from the lower intake. Machine is less than 4 years old, less than 100ish hours of service.
Any ideas on what this may be? This thing is the life blood of my operation and i need it fixed like yesterday.
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Have you replaced the brushes since you've owned it?
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Originally Posted by talonted
Have you replaced the brushes since you've owned it?
I have not, but the brushes surely wouldn't just go from fine to dead immediately. And they definitely shouldn't smell burnt.
My makita 9227 has been through more brushes than i can count, and you always knew ahead of time that they were going out. Never smelled funny or anything.
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Interesting. Never heard of this issue.
Please, keep us posted. I have two of these machines and would like to know what I should look out for
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
I'd say that since the Trigger was starting to give you problems beforehand, this might be the likely culprit.
The switch, or wiring to it burned up.
But, here's the question, can one get parts to possibly do a self-repair?
I might be wrong just assuming a switch, I'm guessing the Flex 3401 might be a bit more complex and sophisticated than say a Hoover Vacuum.
New switch here is about $30.
Not sure if AG handles parts? Can't hurt to ask?
Parts for XC3401VRG | Powerhouse Distributing
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Looking at the schematic, the switch swap looks pretty straightforward to me. The Switch itself looks like plug and play affair with a multi-pin connector.
If it was me, I'd no doubt be buying the switch from somewhere where I could get it fast and repair myself, rather than shipping and waiting for it to go to-from some service center.
Further confirmation of it likely being the switch, is that I see near the switch, the housing right there has air vents. Were these the vents of which you speak the burnt smell emanated from?
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Another part's site, and here's an image of the switch itself. Looks simple enough. And yeah, something like a switch, it might function a million cycles, and then maybe only 10,000 cycles, hard to say with such a part failing and at what point?
Switch [293504] for Flex Power Tools | eReplacement Parts
PS: I just did a forum search, something you can do too. The first thread I came upon with the search being "Flex Parts", brought up what appears to be a similar issue to yours, and yep, it was a failed Switch.
The one poster who responded said that commonly just two things can go wrong with the 3401, the Power Cord and Connector, and the Switch.
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
if you can't figure it out, try giving powerhouse distributing a call. they've been the authorized repair facility (in the USA) for the 3401 since it's been out...
Powerhouse Distributing
11011 I Street
Omaha, NE 68137
402-715-5999
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Flex Polisher. Powerhouse Distributing handles the replacement parts and repairs for the Flex Tools. They will be able to assist you.
Powerhouse Distributing
11011 I Street
Omaha, NE 68137
402-715-5999
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Re: Flex 3401 Burnt Out (HELP)
Originally Posted by MarkD51
Another part's site, and here's an image of the switch itself. Looks simple enough. And yeah, something like a switch, it might function a million cycles, and then maybe only 10,000 cycles, hard to say with such a part failing and at what point?
Switch [293504] for Flex Power Tools | eReplacement Parts
PS: I just did a forum search, something you can do too. The first thread I came upon with the search being "Flex Parts", brought up what appears to be a similar issue to yours, and yep, it was a failed Switch.
The one poster who responded said that commonly just two things can go wrong with the 3401, the Power Cord and Connector, and the Switch.
Mark, thanks a bunch for your information! Will be ordering a switch asap!
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