The readout is blinking and I'm not able to use it. I've only had it for 2 months and used it 4 times. Do I have to change out the batteries???
1808593
This is a great unit but it can be hard on batteries. Inside there is a CR2032 lithium that runs the electronics. It will probably last forever. However, the blue light is run by 3 - LR44 Alkaline watch batteries. After time, use, and or cold temps, they will get weak. When they do the unit will start flashing and worse, it seems to disable the gauge and button. It will stop in about an hour or if the batteries are marginal and it warms up a little. The solution is remove the 4 Phillips heads screws in back and replace the LR44 s and you should be good to go.
1808594
This happened to me also, the problem is that the unit gets too cold and will not work. I'm not happy with that, it should work in the winter.
1808595
Wow that is strange. You could change the batteries but I don't know why after 2 months the batteries would be dead. I've used mine for 3 months now and use it regularly. You can try the battery approach but I am thinking there may be a problem with that actual gauge.
1808596
Mine does the same thing; blinks and won't shut off, for more than an hour! It was stored in my truck outside (30F). When I warmed it up it finally stopped blinking and I could then, and only then, shut it off. When restarted, it functions ok. Indoors! It was dandy for the short time it worked properly.
803887
Maybe the battery is "old" without much power OR make sure you didn't put the battery in upside down. Check the numbers on the battery to make sure you bought the right one. When you press START, make sure the : is blinking
1324752
Check to see if the batteries are lose. If it still does not work.......i suggest buying a new one.
707549
No use using it at all once it quits reading accurately. Mine quit working after a few months. If it works at all, it can be used outside as well as inside. It uses batteries.
379284
Hi, There is a small black push-button on the plastic housing, you press it to go through all the 'blinking' sequences, and one of them is OFF. Just keep pressing it slowly, its there.
324474
reset your watch with correct age. Make sure your wrist isn't sweaty when you are taking a reading. Check your manual! Mine works great and I was able to set it without asking my husband.
1575227
I haven't had any trouble with mine. I've been using it also in a battery pack and the readout looks good on there as well.
1780837
I've used and liked this product since i purchased it about two years ago. The first time I had to replace batteries, all went well, though I had to reset the unit to get it to work. The second battery change hasn't gone so well. I can't get it to turn on, in spite of using the reset procedure. Does anyone have any suggestions of this situation?
1122460
Sounds like the magnet and sensor need to be closer or better aligned, I believe the blinking is an indication that you're not getting a signal from the sensor. I've had this happen several times mountain biking and solved the problem by moving the sensor closer to the magnet.
1868612
I'd suggest removing the batteries and then reinserting them and see if it resets. If not, then I think you might as well throw it away. I sent an Email to the manufacturer once about a problem I was having and they didn't respond.
1766385
I has the same issue. I unplugged it & after it was replugged in it stopped. But every once in a while the yellow light starts blinking again. So far it has not effected the printer's ability to work well. Hope that helps.
1698608
I had to replace one a few years ago. I believe I reset it so many times that the reset failed to function properly. I read Hippie Bob's suggestion and wish I had tried that before I discarded the original sensor. Good luck .
1122522
Not supposed to be blinking. Maybe you have a loose battery or they need replaced.
1616486
We have had ours around 6 months or so. It started blinking an intermittent red light about every 15 to 30 minutes day and night about 2 weeks ago, but it is still lighting the blue light at night. No dimness. I'm assuming that the batteries are going low. I'm still trying to figure out how to change the batteries. I think I have to remove the seat. But, then I can really clean that space.
542593
I had that problem as well. I contacted Nine Stars and the first things that they tell you to do is number one clean the sensor with plain water and a rag and wipe it dry, then take the batteries out and let it sit for 24 hours before putting them back in. Unfortunately that didn't fix my problem so I had to pay to ship it back to them ( it was under warranty) and they fixed it at no charge and they shipped it back at no charge.
1137873
That's why I replaced mine. Lightning damaged the unit, and according to the manual if resetting it doesn't fix the problem, then the next step was to replace the logic board. Mine blink 5 times as well. Once I replaced it with a new board it worked (all wireless remotes will need to be reprogrammed to work with the new board, follow the manual on how to do that.) I can't say for sure if it will fix yours, best of luck.
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I have not but it would seem you are using to many batteries. Do you have a lot of activity on the drive way? If so you might try adjusting the sensitivity or readjust the way it is pointed. I had to change mine because flocks of birds were setting it off. I get three or more months between changes.