[rabeynon]

Hello,

I’ve been having some trouble with my lezyne micro drive rear light. When using in the wet, water seems to get in through the end cap and damage the circuit inside meaning I can’t turn it off, and then when it runs out if battery and I recharge it, can’t turn it on

I had this problem with these lights before, returned them and got a replacement as I assumed it was a one off, but now it’s happened again I’m thinking it’s an underlying fault.

Anyone else experienced anything similar?

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[Rollerlondon]

Hello guys
Hello guys

I had same problem yesterday.Started flashing by itself and after put on charger I coulndt switch it on.
I left the oyster card in where u reset the light(u can find on you tube where to put the oyster card).I pushed in full and I left it in for 10-15 min.
And I left all infront of the fan heater.
I pulled ou the oyster after 15 min and it started to working.
Hope this will help somebody and save money as well.

Stay safe!!

[rnick]

Lezyne – so, I’m a bit old

Lezyne – so, I’m a bit old school and have just fitted the mudguards, perhaps that’s why I’ve not had a damp induced problem.  My real bug bear is the absence of a proper bracket. Does one exist?  Or do  I need to be forever checking if the light is pointing off at an angle?

[muppetteer]

Had one two years. Does the

Had one two years. Does the daily commute every day, with a charge in between. I’ve never had any problems at all, just screw the back cap on tight after every charge. 

[BrokenBootneck]

Had mine for over two years,

Had mine for over two years, use it almost every day, run it in daylight to. Never had an issue with it. I do run a clip on mudguard from October to march which keeps the worst off I suppose. 

Great light. 

[nimdy]

I’ve been having the same

I’ve been having the same problem with my Lezyne rear light and as it is now getting dark earlier thought I’d try to find a fix, found this thread and did as it said wit the card and it works  can now turn on the light.

[tee101]

Raleigh wrote:

Raleigh wrote:

rabeynon wrote:

Raleigh wrote:

Apparently, sliding an oyster card between the battery and end cap disconnects the circuit and resets it. I didn’t (couldn’t) try this on my failed model, but might suggest that you try something similar.

as in just above the usb charger port? and will any card with a magnetic strip work? cheers

If you look, you can actually see the battery just above the threads for the cap. Slide anything in to break the circuit, oyster card works well. Wouldn’t want to short it so probably nothing with a magnetic strip. (Oyster cards just have a thin wire within the card… no mag strip).

Obviously an old thread, but helpful info on resetting with a card, worked for me.

[parksey]

Just to balance it out,
Just to balance it out, mine’s still going strong and that’s after 18 months of near-daily use, in all weathers too.

Genuinely couldn’t fault it from a quality perspective, Lezyne’s Micro Caddy saddle bags are another matter though!

[turboprannet]

I have had two micro drives
I have had two micro drives replaced and am now the proud owner of an unresponsive one. I’ve also had to have a macro drive and zecto light replaced.

I dealt with Upgrade as the shop I bought the Micro from went bust. They were decent but I didn’t get a response about the final Micro dying.

FWIW I have their KTV lights as backups and they are excellent to have flashing when my normal ones are solid. I do like Lezyne stuff but I don’t buy it because it’s reliable.

[strauss_jon]

Hi. Can see this is an old
Hi. Can see this is an old thread so not sure if it’s still being viewed.

I’ve had 3 rear lights (2 of different design) that have all failed within days or weeks. Flashing doesn’t stop then the battery empties / won’t charge. The 3rd today has just failed, it’s flashing as I speak. I’ve tried the credit card to break the circuit. Yes it breaks but when it reconnects – it just flashes again and won’t stop. I guess it’s kaput.

No problem with the fronts but 3 rears in one month? Complete crap these lights – especially at this price. Amazon reviews points to the same issues…no idea how they get away with selling these.

Anyone know how to fix this before the flashing stops and from thence have no diagnostics?

Cheers, Jon

[Raleigh]

rabeynon wrote:Raleigh

rabeynon wrote:

Raleigh wrote:

Apparently, sliding an oyster card between the battery and end cap disconnects the circuit and resets it. I didn’t (couldn’t) try this on my failed model, but might suggest that you try something similar.

as in just above the usb charger port?
and will any card with a magnetic strip work?

cheers

If you look, you can actually see the battery just above the threads for the cap.

Slide anything in to break the circuit, oyster card works well.

Wouldn’t want to short it so probably nothing with a magnetic strip. (Oyster cards just have a thin wire within the card… no mag strip).

[tombourne]

I had one of these before it
I had one of these before it fell off

[markwill]

i have had one for about 1
i have had one for about 1 and a half years which is a long time in my opinion for a bike light but it packed up a week ago. it just wont turn on no matter how long that you charge it.

[rabeynon]

Raleigh wrote:
Apparently,

Raleigh wrote:

Apparently, sliding an oyster card between the battery and end cap disconnects the circuit and resets it. I didn’t (couldn’t) try this on my failed model, but might suggest that you try something similar.

as in just above the usb charger port?
and will any card with a magnetic strip work?

cheers

[parksey]

redmeat wrote:Mine’s

redmeat wrote:

Mine’s absolutely fine. It’s been soaked numerous time and there isn’t even a sign of water ingress. I just make sure the cap is screwed on all the way after each charge.

+1.

Mine’s the newer version with the revised seat post mount too, so no concerns whatsoever about it popping it on the commute home.

[redmeat]

Mine’s absolutely fine. It’s
Mine’s absolutely fine. It’s been soaked numerous time and there isn’t even a sign of water ingress. I just make sure the cap is screwed on all the way after each charge.

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