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Flex 3401 problems
I’ve searched and can’t find any answers but, I bought a used but never used 3401 about 6 months ago. I have put several hours on it but, it hasn’t been abused. Picked it up the other day and no matter which speed setting it’s on, it will go fast/slow, fast/slow. I blew it out with air and took handle apart just for inspection. Looks new and like nothings outta place. Anybody ever ran into this? Thanks
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Super Member
Re: Flex 3401 problems
Probably just needs new carbon brushes. That is an item that goes out at some point and in some tools it just happens quite soon, others take forever.
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Re: Flex 3401 problems
Originally Posted by
BSoares
Probably just needs new carbon brushes. That is an item that goes out at some point and in some tools it just happens quite soon, others take forever.
My guess too....
I think Cris Metcalf has a video on YouTube on how to replace the brushes on a FLEX 3401.
I have one here in my office and the next time Chris is here I hope to use this tool to show how to replace the brushes.
I'll send the link to this thread to Chris.
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Re: Flex 3401 problems
You think the brushes wore out that quick?
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Super Member
Re: Flex 3401 problems
Originally Posted by
RandallPinkFloyd
You think the brushes wore out that quick?
Either that or they’re loose a bit. Find the video on YT showing how to replace and pull them out and inspect, reinstall, that might just take care of the issue.
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Re: Flex 3401 problems
Originally Posted by
BSoares
Either that or they’re loose a bit. Find the video on YT showing how to replace and pull them out and inspect, reinstall, that might just take care of the issue.
thanks again I appreciate it
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Re: Flex 3401 problems
Thanks and I appreciate it
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Regular Member
Re: Flex 3401 problems
Originally Posted by
Mike Phillips
Also...
Because this is your first post,
Welcome to AutogeekOnline!
I just approved your pending account a few minutes ago - I recognize the forum nickname.
I've sent Chris the link to this e-mail. I'll share what I find out next time I'm in the office. Right now I have to go buff this out.
Is that towel hiding something?
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Re: Flex 3401 problems
Originally Posted by
BSoares
Find the video on YT showing how to replace and pull them out and inspect, reinstall, that might just take care of the issue.
What Bruce said above.
The FLEX tools are build like TANKS. Could be just a cleaning and re-insertion and you're back in the game.
Originally Posted by
xabo
Is that towel hiding something?
I usually post stuff like this in the forum group for asking me questions. Here you go....
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I have posted a few videos to my FB page too.
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