battery or board problem

[nate2d2]

:microwave first off... I know there have been tones of post on these problems but i couldn't find anything with my specifics...

my problem started out from a code 4 fault, which kept on automatically switching my gun back to safe mode when it was live. So i bought a new board from angelparts.com. Then when i installed the new board, i had the same code 4 problem again. I know my battery might not hold that well of a charge, so i went ahead and bought a new battery, which is on its way.

So I am wondering if code 4 faults are sometimes caused by a crappy battery. Also, since both my boards (old and new) have code 4 faults, does that mean they are now destroyed and will not be fixed when i install a new battery? Any posts would be appreciated

[C.Carles-AOG]

Code 4 is temperature. As far as I know that's a board issue, nothing to do with battery.

Here are the faults for the LCD:

TAB IN = Battery disconnected or Tab Key inserted when trying to charge

CODE 1 = Faulty battery (NOTE CODE) can occur during the first 3 charges when new or replacement battery is fitted

CODE 2 = Hopper using too much power (sticky motor)

CODE 3 = Over temperature (ambient temperature too high)

CODE 4 = Under temperature (ambient temperature too low)
(See external menu diagrams).

Call Eric or Sean up at angelparts and they can help you.

[holbunch]

I have the same problem with my 2K Dark. I was told i need to resolder the wires at the on/off switch. Check to see if yours is frayed or may have a bad connection. It's not enogh of a power loss to turn off the gun, but it for some reason or other puts it in SAFE mode.
Just a thought........ let me know what you find out.

[Vantage_TeS]

Checking page 7 of you manual, it shows that the fault 4 is a ambient temperature warning. Where are you exactly?

If the battery isn't charged properly the board won't boot and you will have problems, the new battery will fix this. I dont think the boards are toast, I think its the battery causing the problem. I daresay you will find that both boards work fine with the new battery.

[nate2d2]

yea, i did call angelparts. I told them that the board I recieved from them had a code 4 fault, he asked me if the board had a metal strap on the timer. The one I recieved from them didn't have the metal strap so he tried to tell me that I didn't get the board from them. He told me they haven't sold those type of boards in a very long time. This kinda confused me b/c they either sent me a board they were not supposed to, which could be also faulted, or I am going insane. Then the guy told me that my battery could be the problem, So i decided to just get off the phone with him and find out if that solves everything before I argue about the board they sold me. What is going on?

[C.Carles-AOG]

I'm inclined to believeing them. I'll tell you why. The board that has the strap around the vibes is the version 2 board. There has not been a version 1 board around for a very long time. 2, perhaps even 3 years. Surely not a new version 1 board that isn't already fried. The techs send the fried boards back to WDP, as far as I know and have seen. Well, let's try to get you up and running...

[nate2d2]

Thanks holbunch! you da man....

I went out and bought a sodering gun and resodered the wires that are connected to the switch. Now both my boards work perfectly..... and even my battery is fine! The gun now doesn't ever have a code 4 fault or go into random safe modes.

so now i have 2 perfect boards and batterys... sweet... thanks again everyone

[C.Carles-AOG]

Good to hear. Now go shoot some paint!

[budhall088]

Hey nate, where do you live? Would you sell that Version 2 board?

[nate2d2]

i live in richmond VA.... i would sell it but i think im just going to keep it just so i can have a replacement when my other board goes to crap... but then again-how much you willing to offer?..