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Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« on: March 14, 2016, 07:16:05 pm »
Right all you Dyson geeks, can you help me fix my DC31 please?

I've had it many years and it's lovely, but for ages, I can't even remember how long now it's never liked the 65AW button on the back.
When I press that it goes into super dooper mode for about 2 seconds, then stops and does the same again if you press the trigger again. But in un super dooper mode it's fine and will not stop until the battery dies. Which it about 15-20mins solid sucking.

So, what's up? Dudes?  8)
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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2016, 08:17:42 pm »
I would say the battery is cabbaged.

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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2016, 08:22:08 pm »
Even though it lasts a good 15mins on slow mode?
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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2016, 08:25:27 pm »
Is that the one with a dual output voltage charger?


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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2016, 08:28:34 pm »
Ummm that I don't know lol. It's just a plug that plugs into the battery itself.
How would I know the difference? When I get back I'll inspect the charger lol.
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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2016, 08:32:27 pm »
Just a quick look to show you what one it is.

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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2016, 08:51:29 pm »
I think that is the dual output one. Check if the inner contacts both give off readings when you check them with a meter. We have seen a lot lately where one gives a reading and one doesn't. The info on the plug will tell you what the voltages should be.

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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2016, 08:54:41 pm »
Ahhh so it's possibly the charger that's the issue? I'll inspect that ;)

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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2016, 08:56:37 pm »
I still suspect the battery, but gotta start with the charger.

Hand helds are really time consuming to diagnose properly.

I happen to have some chargers at I think £17 in case of need.

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Re: Dyson Geeks Fix My DC31
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2016, 09:54:07 pm »
I second the battery as the main suspect. I seen quite a few that do the same as you describe - when I pop on a new battery it solves the problem.

The 65AW mode draws a lot more power from the battery - 70% more suction according to the Dyson gumpf so assume this is why it dies so much quicker.

Easy enough to test the charger first though as MVacs say

 

 

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