Exposure Flare rear light - problems!

[Chrisz]

I bought a Flash/Flare set (with rechargeable batteries) a while back.

The front light works a treat but I can't seem to get the rear light to work correctly

I really struggle to get it out of the very short pulse mode (like a standby flash) and into on/pulsing. When I do eventually get it switched so it will give a decent light I often find after a ride that it has either reverted to the blink or gone completley off (changing batteries seems to make no difference) - any ideas please???

 

[festival]

Can't advise on the problem itself but my experience of dealing with Exposure is, they are first class on warranty issues.
Have a look on their website for info about service, warranty and conditions etc.

 

[fossyant]

I'd send it back. There are known issues with the Flare switching modes. They should just send a replacement.

 

[Norm]

Return it. Some have issues with the finish flaking on the threads which stuffs the connections. On the other hand, how charged is the battery?

 

[Sore Thumb]

I bought a Flash/Flare set (with rechargeable batteries) a while back.

The front light works a treat but I can't seem to get the rear light to work correctly

I really struggle to get it out of the very short pulse mode (like a standby flash) and into on/pulsing. When I do eventually get it switched so it will give a decent light I often find after a ride that it has either reverted to the blink or gone completley off (changing batteries seems to make no difference) - any ideas please???

I had similar problems with my two flare lights. I had mine quite a while before the problems developed and went though all the issues of what was causing the problems. I then had that eureka moment.

In the led head unit there is a small silver soldered area that comes into contact with the top of the battery. I noticed this had become a little flattened at its point. This must mean that the led unit and battery are not always connecting properly.
So the solution was to put a bit of extra solder onto the silver part of the led head unit.

Now works a treat no problems. I think the action of turning the light on and off all the time wears the solder down and then causes issues.

Hope that helps

 

[Chrisz]

The lights are relatively new (bought around August time) and the batteries are always fully charged - I have two sets that I rotate after each ride.

I have found that dropping the unit onto it's base seems to sort theproblem - not sure if it's a permanent or long-lasting solution yet though. I'll hopefully get out again Sunday and find out