Dyson cordless V6 flashing battery light

[opps]

Hi all

I went to use my mum's Dyson the other day.

I pressed the boost button and after a few seconds the vac cut out and the blue LED flashed 10 times.

Today, even though it was on charge overnight, now it only runs for about 5 seconds and then the LED flashes again.

A few days ago it seemed to be fine.

I stripped it down and cleaned all of the cyclones.

I did recently move the docking station. Whilst doing so, I noticed that the charger flex hadn't been run behind the docking station. Using a pair of pliers, I pulled the charging lead out (by the pin).

Initially, I wondered if I might have damaged the pin but when you put the vac in the docking station the solid blue light shows until the charger is turned off. I tested the charging pin, it shows 28v.

Would the blue LED light up if the charger was faulty?

In the event that the charger is OK, I will order a new battery.

 

[jj4091]

Is the brush bar free to turn?

 

[robinbanks]

I had this with mine; battery had a defective cell. Replaced it with a cheapo no name battery but if it was our main vacuum cleaner would have ponied up for a genuine one

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I've heard a suggestion that setting the switch to the boost position, whilst placing in the docking charger, increases the level of charge in the battery, so it runs for longer in boost.

 

[opps]

Is the brush bar free to turn?

Yes it is. I tried it without the wand on.

Forgot to test it again today.

 

[loloop]

The battery only lasts about 5-6 mins on max mode when new.
I reckon your battery (over time) is not strong enough to last long enough on max mode.
Lights usually flash red on a battery fault.
Does it last only 10 second in normal mode? If yes, then it needs a new battery pack.
The blue light should light up when on charge. If it does not light up then your charger might be malfunctioning.
I hope this helps.

 

[opps]

The battery only lasts about 5-6 mins on max mode when new.
I reckon your battery (over time) is not strong enough to last long enough on max mode.
Lights usually flash red on a battery fault.
Does it last only 10 second in normal mode? If yes, then it needs a new battery pack.
The blue light should light up when on charge. If it does not light up then your charger might be malfunctioning.
I hope this helps.

Thanks.

I blue light is visible. At the moment it will run for about 2 seconds.

I have ordered a new battery.