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28 common outages, from battery to hop-up. Each sheet starts from symptoms and ranks the checks from the simplest to the heaviest.
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Troubleshooting advice provided on this page is given for guidance purposes only and does not replace the expertise of a qualified professional. Each reply and situation is unique and results may vary.
In case of doubt, it is highly advisable to consult a professional technician or repairer. Airsoft Companion Declines any liability for any problems, malfunctions or breaks occurring on your airsoft equipment following the application of these tips.
Battery and electricity5 forms
The replica doesn't fire, no noise
AEG, electricNothing happens at relaxation: neither motor nor shooting. Almost always a matter of power supply.
The battery does not charge
AEG, electric, HPA, compressed airThe charger refuses the battery, stops immediately or never fills it.
The battery is emptying too fast
AEG, electricThe autonomy has melted or the rhythm weakens over the game.
Heat, smell or spark
AEG, electric, HPA, compressed airMotor, battery or cables that heat abnormally: to be processed before replaying.
The replica shoots on its own or in a burst of semi
AEG, electric, HPA, compressed airThe shooting continues after the relaxation of the relaxation, or the blow goes off in gust.
Gearbox and engine5 forms
The engine grunts but nothing cycles
AEG, electricThe engine is heard to force without the piston leaving: the replica blocked or too weak to arm.
Engine running in vacuum
AEG, electricThe engine goes up in speed, sharp noise, but nothing cycles: it no longer drives gears.
Low or irregular rate
AEG, electricThe replica shoots less quickly than before, slows down in gust or hood.
Abnormal earbox noise
AEG, electricGrinding, rattling or crackle noise that did not exist before.
Problems after an upgrade
AEG, electric, GBB/GBBR, gas, HPA, compressed airThe replica worked, then nothing good since the change of a room.
Chargers and power supply3 forms
The replica cycle but no ball comes out
All linesThe mechanism works, we hear the shooting, but nothing comes out of the gun: charger or stuffing.
Two balls leave at the same time
AEG, electric, HPA, compressed airDouble power supply: two balls enter the chamber, range and accuracy collapse on these shots.
The charger no longer feeds
AEG, electric, HPA, compressed air, Spring, to be armedThe charger is full but no longer pushes the balls, or only at once.
Hop-up, range and accuracy3 forms
Shooting goes to the side
All linesBalls always bend to the left or right, even without wind.
Low range, balls fall early
All linesBalls sting to the ground well before the usual distance.
Irregular trajectory, hop-up that doesn't hold
All linesA ball mounts, the next falls; or the setting changes alone during the game.
Power and compression2 forms
Lower or irregular power
AEG, electric, Spring, to be armed, HPA, compressed airThe chronograph shows a lower speed than before, or very variable from one shot to another.
Spring sniper: hard or unarmed head
Spring, to be armedThe head force, no longer locks, or the shot starts when it closes.
Gas replicas4 forms
Loss of power and cold soft cycle
GBB/GBBR, gasIn cool weather, the gas replica loses speed, the butt goes back badly and the charger runs out quickly.
Gas leak
GBB/GBBR, gasThe charger emptys itself, whistles, or the gas escapes from filling.
The butt goes wrong or blocks
GBB/GBBR, gasIncomplete cycle: the head does not recede enough to rearm, or stops at mid-race.
The charger emptys at once
GBB/GBBR, gasAt relaxation, all the gas leaves in one breath, without a normal cycle.
HPA2 forms
Aim, body and protection3 forms
The zero of the optical shift
All linesThe balls no longer fall to the target point, while they did.
Buoyed on mask or optics
All linesNothing can be seen behind his mask or in his lens after a few minutes of effort.
Playing in the buttock, the handguard or the handle
All linesParts that move or click: embarrassing, and sometimes the cause of other breakdowns.
Land and conditions1 forms
Security
Before any intervention, even fast:
- Remove the charger, then pull a vacuum to a safe area: the chamber is empty and, on an AEG, the spring is relaxed.
- Turn off the energy: disconnected battery, closed HPA bottle and purged line, emptied gas before dismantling a valve.
- Wear your eye protections for any shooting test and to open a Gearbox: a spring can jump.
- Photograph each step of the dismantling: this is your winding instructions.
- After any intervention on compression, spring or pressure, measure the power to the chronograph. The limit is that of your land and your country.
Maintenance
Most failures on this page are avoided with a few minutes of maintenance.
After each game
- Decompression shot, charger removed
- Battery disconnected, LiPo storage recovery
- Dried replica if it took moisture
- Bills collected or wet thrown, never recharged
Every few months
- Isopropyl alcohol cleaned cannon and cocking
- Seals of silicone oiled gas chargers
- Controlled body and optical mounting screws
- chronograph checked power
Before storing long
- 3.8 V LiPo per element, separated in flame retardant bag
- Gas chargers kept with a little gas, so that the seals remain flexible
- Relaxed springs, including that of hi-cap chargers
- Dry and temperate storage, in a breathable cover
Kit
Tools
- Precision screwdriver
- Allen keys
- Multimeter
- Chronograph
- Balancer charger
- Cleaning upper
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Silicone oil
- Gearbox fat
- Soap water
- Welding iron
Spare parts
- A replacement cocking adapted to the replica
- Matched O-rings
- Good calibre fuses (AEG)
- A bag of quality balls for testing
- A replacement connector and heat retractable sheath
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