Surefire T1A Titan

[netjackson]

Hello,

I have a modded T1A that I purchased here on the forum many years ago. It’s been my edc for years but it is giving me trouble. When I turn it on, the light continues to power up then power down. When it’s off completely, there’s a low level flicker. Installed fresh batteries and still experiencing the same issue. I don’t recall who I purchased it from or who modded it but I was hoping someone on the forum would be able to troubleshoot and fix it. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[archimedes]

Sorry you are having troubles with that.

If you are referring to the CR123A version ( SureFire has confusingly named a CR2 model, a CR123A model, and at least two AAA models all the "Titan" ... ) then that was an extremely difficult mod.

I think that DaFABRICATA did most of those, although I know that there were at least two or three others who were able to mod them successfully (including maybe *LASER* if I remember correctly)

 

[netjackson]

Thank you for the quick reply. It is the CR123A version model number:Surefire T1A-BK-WH T1A Titan.

 

[archimedes]

I am no expert, but it sounds like there may be an internal short somewhere.

Have you done the "usual" first steps .... Thoroughly clean all contact points, especially the threads ?

Make sure there is no loose internal debris, too. My T1A has very thin and sharp threads, so I can imagine a tiny "hair" or "whisker" of sheared metal getting loose and raising havoc.

The T1A is notable for a very different type of switch assembly. When you spin the output dial up and down, does it respond smoothly ? Or flicker ? Promptly, or is there a lag ? Any different if you go slowly vs quickly ?

 

[nbp]

I think ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond did some T1A mods too.

Mine is unmodded so I’m not sure what could possibly be wrong inside that one.

 

[netjackson]

Thank you again for the replies. I tried the basic troubleshooting and still no luck. I was hoping I could sent it out to someone more experienced than I to take a look at it.

 

[nbp]

Check with those two guys, they might be able to help out. That would be my suggestion.

 

[altermann]

I can buy it if can’t fix it

 

[netjackson]

Thank you again but it looks like these individuals have not been on the forum in quite some time.

QUOTE=nbp;5355649]Check with those two guys, they might be able to help out. That would be my suggestion.[/QUOTE]

 

[archimedes]

You could certainly ask vinhnguyen54 but for such a risky / complex mod, it might be more costly than it is worth, or he might understandably be reluctant to work on it.

A couple others on CPF very experienced with SF mods include Nitroz and Tana.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?415434-Surefire-MODs

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/v...-for-Surefire-KX1-KX2-KX2C-E1B-E2DL-LX2-heads

 

[netjackson]

Thank you!!!

 

[archimedes]

Thank you!!!

Certainly, and good luck.

 

[jksknife2]

Clean your threads and the gold coated terminal inside the battery compartment. Some I have seen just needed that for intermittent cutout and low battery shutoff.

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[RedLED]

Try some Deoxit on your contacts, and threads.