Problem with new AEG.

rokor · November 22nd, 2009, 23:31

Last weekend I finally picked myself up a real airsoft gun, and after playing a small number of skirmishes, I started noticing that the time it took the gears to start moving was not in sync with when I was pulling the trigger. I assumed the battery was not connected correctly(fully charged) so I reconnected it and still, no difference. I left the gun untouched for the last 2 days and now when I try to shoot, nothing happens, as if the abttery was dead. I tried a new battery, no difference. I checked if the problem was in the motor, it's not. I assume it is somewhere in between the two, but I'm not sure how I would go about making sure/fixing it.

What should I do?

By the way, this gun is an ICS M4A1.

Steven · November 22nd, 2009, 23:34

Did you check that the contacts were making, well contact?

rokor · November 22nd, 2009, 23:36

As far as I could tell, all the wires were hooked up correctly.

Styrak · November 22nd, 2009, 23:39

You sure you're using fully charged batteries?

Steven · November 22nd, 2009, 23:40

Did you notice the Rate of fire slow down, up to the point of you stopping its use? If you did, it's your battery

Mitchell12 · November 22nd, 2009, 23:45

Perhaps your charger is a piece of crap? Hence why the new battery isn't working. Or you held the trigger for a long time when the batt was just about dead and cooked something inside the gun.

rokor · November 22nd, 2009, 23:46

Batteries are definetly fully charged. To make sure I tried the stock abttery with another airsoft gun, works fine. And the ROF was no different the last few minutes I used it than the first, except that there was a delay after I pull the trigger.

Trader rating · November 22nd, 2009, 23:46

did you check the fuse?

Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw · November 23rd, 2009, 01:53

If you fill in your profile better (such as location and such) we can help direct you to your closest gun doc.

BETA7 · November 23rd, 2009, 02:57

i know this is going to sound stupid but is the signal from ur trigger going to where it should? as in did something get skrewed up in there. If you can also use a cheap tool from canadian tire and test the wires to make sure its going from one end to the other correctly.

Dart · November 23rd, 2009, 03:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by BETA7

i know this is going to sound stupid but is the signal from ur trigger going to where it should? as in did something get skrewed up in there. If you can also use a cheap tool from canadian tire and test the wires to make sure its going from one end to the other correctly.

I dunno if I would recommend that to someone that just bought there first gun, taking out the mechbox and checking for continuity for a newbie may not be the best idea......

rokor · November 23rd, 2009, 09:11

I have taken the mechbox apart before to familiarize myself with the mechanics of the gun, but I am certain everything was put back together correctly.

I do not have a lot of knowledge with electronics though, how would I test the fuse?

And I am from Mississauga, Ontario. How much would it cost to be fixed professionally?

CowboyUp · November 23rd, 2009, 13:23

I'd say, find a gun doc. I'm very electrically and mechanically inclined, and my first AEG is at the doc right now, even though I swear I could have fixed it. I just want to make sure it's done RIGHT the first time. Plus, at least then, if it's not, you have someone to blame

rokor · November 25th, 2009, 08:58

Thanks for all the help so far, but I would like to do all I can to fix it myself. If all else fails, I will take it to a gun Doc.

Yesterday I got a new fuse, still not working. I assume that brings it down to either a connection in the gearbox, or the wiring itself.

notec · November 25th, 2009, 18:01

Check the contacts on your trigger switch.....it almost sounds like they were making spuratic contact from your description. Also check to make sure the wire insulation wasnt in contact with any moving parts.......if it was you might have a faulty wire.

The best thing about a broken gun, you will learn fairly quickly how to troubleshoot it next time.

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November 22nd, 2009, 23:31	#1
rokor Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Problem with new AEG. Last weekend I finally picked myself up a real airsoft gun, and after playing a small number of skirmishes, I started noticing that the time it took the gears to start moving was not in sync with when I was pulling the trigger. I assumed the battery was not connected correctly(fully charged) so I reconnected it and still, no difference. I left the gun untouched for the last 2 days and now when I try to shoot, nothing happens, as if the abttery was dead. I tried a new battery, no difference. I checked if the problem was in the motor, it's not. I assume it is somewhere in between the two, but I'm not sure how I would go about making sure/fixing it. What should I do? By the way, this gun is an ICS M4A1.

November 22nd, 2009, 23:39	#4
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	You sure you're using fully charged batteries? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

November 22nd, 2009, 23:34	#2
Steven Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Langley, B.C	Did you check that the contacts were making, well contact?

November 22nd, 2009, 23:36	#3
rokor Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	As far as I could tell, all the wires were hooked up correctly.

November 22nd, 2009, 23:40	#5
Steven Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Langley, B.C	Did you notice the Rate of fire slow down, up to the point of you stopping its use? If you did, it's your battery

November 22nd, 2009, 23:46	#7
rokor Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Batteries are definetly fully charged. To make sure I tried the stock abttery with another airsoft gun, works fine. And the ROF was no different the last few minutes I used it than the first, except that there was a delay after I pull the trigger.

November 22nd, 2009, 23:46	#8
pawscal Guest Trader rating	did you check the fuse?

November 23rd, 2009, 02:57	#10
BETA7 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Saskatoon SK	i know this is going to sound stupid but is the signal from ur trigger going to where it should? as in did something get skrewed up in there. If you can also use a cheap tool from canadian tire and test the wires to make sure its going from one end to the other correctly.

November 23rd, 2009, 09:11	#12
rokor Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	I have taken the mechbox apart before to familiarize myself with the mechanics of the gun, but I am certain everything was put back together correctly. I do not have a lot of knowledge with electronics though, how would I test the fuse? And I am from Mississauga, Ontario. How much would it cost to be fixed professionally?

November 23rd, 2009, 13:23	#13
CowboyUp Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NW of Calgary	I'd say, find a gun doc. I'm very electrically and mechanically inclined, and my first AEG is at the doc right now, even though I swear I could have fixed it. I just want to make sure it's done RIGHT the first time. Plus, at least then, if it's not, you have someone to blame

November 25th, 2009, 08:58	#14
rokor Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	Thanks for all the help so far, but I would like to do all I can to fix it myself. If all else fails, I will take it to a gun Doc. Yesterday I got a new fuse, still not working. I assume that brings it down to either a connection in the gearbox, or the wiring itself.

November 25th, 2009, 18:01	#15
notec Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint John NB	Check the contacts on your trigger switch.....it almost sounds like they were making spuratic contact from your description. Also check to make sure the wire insulation wasnt in contact with any moving parts.......if it was you might have a faulty wire. The best thing about a broken gun, you will learn fairly quickly how to troubleshoot it next time.

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