Microlight is dim/does not turn on
You have pushed it on but the light is dim or remains off
Burnt Bulb
Open up the microlight. If the bulb is black then it is burned out and needs to be replaced with a new one.
Dead Battery
If the microlight won't turn on and it has not been used recently, your battery may have run out. Simply replace the batteries and test the device. If the device turns on then the problem was a bad or dead battery.
Damaged Microchip
If the microlight has sustained any trauma and features are not accessible, the microchip within the casing may be damaged and should be changed.
Unmatched Polarity
The light bulb may not be matching the polarity with the logic board. Simply removing the light bulb and switching the ends in the input will fix this problem.
The microlight turns off randomly
You are able to turn on the light but it fails to remain on
Turns off at four minutes
If the light is on the first setting, the chip is programmed to shut down automatically to sustain battery life. If this occurs on the second or third mode, then there may be an issue with the battery.
Light is intermittent
The batteries may have a loose connection with the contact spring. A possible solution is to bend the contact spring slightly so that the spring connects with the battery while in the case. If the contact is not the problem the light bulb may be burnt. Replace the light bulb.
Can’t access the four settings
You can turn on the light but it shuts off immediately after releasing the trigger
Factory setting still enabled
If the light only stays on as pressure is applied, then the microlight is still in factory signal mode. Holding down the button for 15 seconds will remove the factory setting and enable the user to access the high, low, strobe, and signal settings.
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Just installed 2 new batteries -
Pressing the 'on' button, it lights up just fine,
but when you let go of the 'on' button,
it goes off!
i.e., it WON'T STAY ON!
Any and ALL Suggestions to correct this situation will be Greatly Appreciated.
Thank you VERY Much!
rjk4@sbcglobal.net
Richard (916) 961-5966
Richard Kirkham - Replica
Light will not stay on after replacing batteries and 'Holding Down button' for 15+ seconds...
Richard Kirkham - Replica
I just did the exact same thing! Click and hold the button on for 30 seconds, and it should go off, then work. But I had to do it twice.
laurieholloway1313 -
Wish they would edit this entry to say the release of the trigger will happen when the light turns off. Thanks for letting me know, it worked!
merelunacy -
Thank you very much! I changed the dead batteries in my "bug lit" and it would not stay on. The 15 sec. reset worked great!
Scott Newbry - Replica
Same here I tried new batteries and holding it for 15 seconds, it will not stay on…I bought 2 and they both have the same problem:(
krista morrison - Replica
Just keep holding the button to keep the light on. I had same won’t stay on condition after replacing batteries. I held button on for 45s then light went out & now turns on/off as before battery replacement
mikelenich - Replica
Yes, mine was not working either but the 30+ second trick worked. Used CR 2016 3V batteries. What is your favorite use for this little bug lite? I use it on a backpack and to read at night but wonder how others have found to use this cool little light.
Christopher - Replica
Mine is the type you slide your finger over. I can only get two red lights on.
kevinwestclocks - Replica
I have tried both the 15 second and 30 second hold nothing is working. As soon as I let go of the the button it turns off. :( Anyone??
Danielle Main - Replica
Same here. Mine kind of strobes when I hold down the button, and will never stay on after release, unlike the videos. When i first bought it the 15 second reset worked.
I've held it down 15, 30 or even longer and it never stops blinking. This all happened after battery replacement.
Help!
Matthew Sawyer -
any answers on the no light condition after replacing batteries? As stated in other posts, held for 15, 30,45, longer, it never goes out as long as I hold it on. It just will not stay on.
emmsdubb - Replica
Had a bit of trouble fixing the light. But so far, so good. Hope it keeps working
William Lightbourn - Replica
Tried 15 seconds ...30 seconds...45 seconds...60 seconds.... still nothing. This is the third one this has happened to. Will be ditching these and trying another brands next.
rfoxworth29 - Replica
I tried all of the above and was about to give up. As a last resort, I swapped the order of the batteries. Then the 15-second reset worked.
TwoCansMom - Replica
I have replaced batteries of all brands into several of these lights over the last year with dim light results. Used 2016 x 2 and 2032 x 1. Gave up finally and just bought new lights. This never seemed to be a problem 3 years ago and earlier.
Seems like they just won't restore with any new batteries. I tested voltage on all new batteries. Maybe its designed to fail now so we have to buy new ones. Seemed like a bigger problem with Nite Ize than Inova.
edwardmoore - Replica
Swiping or holding down the switch button does nothing. I took the light out of the casing. Swiping directly on the rectangular pad turned the lights on and off. Put light back in case and got no response to touching switch. Ken January 25, 2025.
Ken - Replica