X7 E-grip problems...

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    Hey guys, Rod here.
 Bought a new X7 w/ e-grip installed & having some VERY strange issues. 
 Owned an A5 w/ e-grip for a few yrs prior so not new to me, but these probs sure are...
 First day I played w/ the marker, about 1/2 way thru the day the red LED continued to flash indicating low batt. Replaced w/ brand new batt. Chucked old battery.
 2nd day (following weekend) same thing. Another new batt but took old 1 home & tested on regular batt tester (not a dmm) but tested very close to full charge.
3rd day (following weekend (yesterday)) started having troubles getting grip into special firing mode - would only do semi but fiddling with selector was able to get into safe auto - but briefly would cut in & out. Finally about 1/2 way thru day the e-grip stopped working altogether. 
 Red LED constantly flashing so took e-grip removed from marker to pro shop w/ another brand new battery - load battery, LED flashes green but absolutely no solenoid movement. Open grip everything looks fine. Pro shop won't comment outside of call Tippmann since I didn't purchase there. Finally after taking trigger apart & reinserting we find the 9v batt is close to melting hot!
 Needless to say the day was done.
 Took it home & reattached batt & lo & behold it works again but keeps wandering in & out of full auto back to semi.
 Am calling Tippy & my seller today, will keep updated for those that may experience this problem.
 Real problem is I'm playing again this weekend & w/ an organized day w/ all other employees in a few weeks - I NEED a functioning e-grip!!
Uuungghh....

-Rod 

Edited by soltic - 24 September 2007 at 7:43am

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soltic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 September 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote soltic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: X7 E-grip problems... Posted: 24 September 2007 at 7:40am
	Hey guys, Rod here. Bought a new X7 w/ e-grip installed & having some VERY strange issues. Owned an A5 w/ e-grip for a few yrs prior so not new to me, but these probs sure are... First day I played w/ the marker, about 1/2 way thru the day the red LED continued to flash indicating low batt. Replaced w/ brand new batt. Chucked old battery. 2nd day (following weekend) same thing. Another new batt but took old 1 home & tested on regular batt tester (not a dmm) but tested very close to full charge. 3rd day (following weekend (yesterday)) started having troubles getting grip into special firing mode - would only do semi but fiddling with selector was able to get into safe auto - but briefly would cut in & out. Finally about 1/2 way thru day the e-grip stopped working altogether. Red LED constantly flashing so took e-grip removed from marker to pro shop w/ another brand new battery - load battery, LED flashes green but absolutely no solenoid movement. Open grip everything looks fine. Pro shop won't comment outside of call Tippmann since I didn't purchase there. Finally after taking trigger apart & reinserting we find the 9v batt is close to melting hot! Needless to say the day was done. Took it home & reattached batt & lo & behold it works again but keeps wandering in & out of full auto back to semi. Am calling Tippy & my seller today, will keep updated for those that may experience this problem. Real problem is I'm playing again this weekend & w/ an organized day w/ all other employees in a few weeks - I NEED a functioning e-grip!! Uuungghh.... -Rod Edited by soltic - 24 September 2007 at 7:43am

soltic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 September 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote soltic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 September 2007 at 11:03am
	Update few hrs later - Tippy's all over it, my dealer is shipping it back f.o.c. by the sounds of it I may have a replacement in time.. yeah! Will keep updates as I'm really interested in the issue... -Rod