problem with a proto matrix 5

[ninjacarey]

hey guys im currently using a pm 5 but earlyer today it suddenly stopped work i have spoke to some guys and they think that its the solenoids i have checked the battery,eyes ect im 15 and dont have any source of money income any advice on what to do where to go and how m uch money im looking at thanks guys any general advice is welcome

 

[soul snatcher24]

it might not be the solenoid so don't go out and buy a new one just yet (that is if you can get hold of one)

first try resetting all the board settings to factory standard (dwel, first shot drop off etc)

then turn the eyes off and see if you can hear the solenoid click whilst walking the trigger

also worth taking the bolt, LPR and HPR appart and cleaning/re lubing

try this and see how you get on, should be able to diagnose wheather or not it is a solenoid problem from that

hope this helps
soul snatcher24

 

[ninjacarey]

i have tryed turning the eyes off and theres no clicking sound also im not brave enough to take my gun apart because i dont have the knowledge to know what im looking for or what to do if i find it

 

[soul snatcher24]

these three vids should helps some what, they are for the pm8 but they are similar internally so you should be able to get a sufficient knowledge from them

however it does sound like a solenoid problem, you are best off ringing one of the guys up at dye and they will be able to tell you what the best solution would be, still it is important to know how to maintain your marker, esspecially a matrix as they ideally need cleaning and relubing after every day's play

hope this helps
soul snatcher24

 

[uther313]

hey mate have u tried putting a new battery in it?
also check that the wires inside the grip are still in the right place in the sockets

does the gun leak when u air it up?
if not chances are the solinoid is ok.
make sure u have a fresh battery

 

[ninjacarey]

hey m8 im quite sure that i brought the gun off you i have put 2 new batterys in the gun and i have also triple checked the wiring inside the gun only thing i can find is there is a nasty right angle and i think the wires may have been pinched/damaged but im not expert :S

 

[Gee Tee]

Check connections at the 4 way plug from the battery clip/micro switch loom

These are a well known weak point on the DM/PM series. Constant pulling around on the battery wires soon gives poor connections. I've personally had guns turn on and off intermitantly mid game, or just not switch on at all. If it's the cause of your problem the loom and switch will need replacing at £25-30

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[ninjacarey]

i know the battery is working because all the l.e.d.s are lighting up and we checked with a volt meter at differnt points

 

[spangley_special]

Swap it out any way

 

[foot]

And make it a duracell or energiser