Vape Pen Blinking 3 times, 10 times and 20 times: Reasons and Fixes
The LED light on a vape pen is deliberately placed to signal certain aspects of the gadget.
Some vape pens might blink 3 times, and others 10 times or even 20 times. This is often an important message that something is wrong, which needs to be checked out.
Common reasons include low battery, poor cartridge connection issues, short circuit protection, overheating prevention, and insufficient E-Liquid.
Try not to stress, though; as confusing and frustrating as this blinking light may be, there are plenty of troubleshooting options to resolve it.
The 5 Common Reasons that Your Vape Pen is Blinking and Fixes
The meaning of 3, 10 or 20 blinks on a vape pen can vary depending on the specific model and brand (Ozone, Ooze, Rythm, Ccell, SMOK, Lookah, etc) of the pen.
In many cases, blinks indicate that the battery of the vape pen is running low or has drained completely.
Some vape pens also use blinking lights to indicate a problem with the device, such as a short circuit or a problem with the connection.
Here are five potential causes and troubleshooting for blinking vape pens:
1. Low Battery Warning
A vape pen blinking 10 times or even 20 times often signals a low battery warning. This means the battery is almost out of power and needs recharging.
How to Fix:
To fix this, plug your vape pen into its charger and wait for it to fully charge before using it again.
Depending on the size of the battery, this could take 1-2 hours.
Make sure you use the proper charger for your device to avoid damaging the battery.
2. Connection Issues
Vape Pen blinking 3 times might happen if the cartridge isn’t properly screwed onto the battery (screwed in too tight) or debris interferes with the connection.
The connection between the battery and cartridge could be dirty. Maybe some sticky oil leaked out over time and got inside the battery threading.
How to Fix:
Gently screw your vape cartridge onto the battery until it feels tight, but don’t overdo it.
Clean the contacts and connection using a cotton swab and Isopropyl alcohol solution. Plus, Adjust the connection plate if necessary.
3. Short Circuit Protection
Some vape pens also use blinking lights to indicate a problem with the device, such as a short circuit or a problem with the atomizer.
This can happen if the coil is no longer working properly.
How to Fix:
For factory coils, first make sure your coil is properly seated. If it still doesn't work, try another coil.
If the new coil works, you just got a bum coil which happens from time to time.
For rebuildables, make sure to check your coils and all the connections are tight. Avoid the coil touch any metal other than the posts, or it will short.
4. Overheating Alert
One reason your vape pen blinks could be excessive puffing, causing the internal components to overheat.
Vapes are designed with a puff-time limiter to prevent overheating, and the blinking light is a reminder to moderate your usage.
In addition, Extreme ambient temperatures can also cause your vape pen to overheat and make the lights flash.
How to Fix:
If you have been taking frequent puffs, try taking a break. Let your vape cool down and see if the blinking stops.
By taking shorter and less frequent puffs, you can prevent the device from overheating and ensure it continues to work properly.
If the surrounding is hot, Try vaping somewhere cool, which can help prevent overheating.
5. Running out of E-Liquid
Some vape pens will blink if the level of e-liquid in the cartridge has become depleted.
How to Fix:
If you feel the vape lose its flavour or the vapour clouds will get smaller, and see the vape pen blinking, it's time to refill the e-juice.
If it's a disposable vape, it can’t be refilled, just discard it and replace a new one.
What do Different Vape Pen Light Colors Mean?
Your vape pen may also use different colors along with blinking. Here are a few explinations for what each color could mean for your vape pen:
1. RED
Some of your devices will blink red under different situations, and each situation has a different meaning.
If the pen blinks red when vaping, it’s a sign your battery is going low (below 30%), and it’s time to recharge it.
On the other hand, if the red or another color blinking happens when charging the pen, it simply means that the charging is happening.
2. Green
When you are vaping, and the pen blinks green, it could mean you have full or near full battery power (at least 70%).
A green light while charging means that you vape pen is fully charged and ready to be removed from your charger. Unless you have a high quality vape pen with an overcharge protection feature.
3. Blue
If the blue blinking happens when you are vaping, it could be a sign you have medium level of battery power (at least 30%).
You can charge your vape pen in this point so you are not left with a dead battery.
Why is my Vape Pen Blinking 3 Times?
A light flashing 3 times may indicate that your battery is low or that your vape battery and cartridge aren't connecting properly.
In my case, I have a battery and if I tighten the cartridge too tight, it'll blink three times. If I loosen it slightly, no problems.
Why is my Vape Pen Blinking Red 10 Times?
Usually blinking 10 times means the battery is dead and it needs to be charged.
A red light usually means the vape pen is charging or low power (below 30%), while A green light often indicates a full charge.
Try letting it charge for an hr or 2. If it is an old ego battery, it needs to charge for at least 3-4 hrs.
If the light on the charger is red when you take it off then it still needs to charge.
If you have already tried charging it for long time but still blinking red, maybe the charger or cable is not working properly, and even battery damage. Try to replace a new charger, cable or battery.
Why is my vape pen blinking 20 times?
When a vape pen blinks 20 times, it typically indicates the battery is low power or connection issues.
Plug your vape pen battery into its charger and wait for it to fully charge before using it again.
To resolve connection issues in your vape pen, make sure that components are correctly aligned, clean the contact points, and adjust the connection plate if necessary.
Conclusion
The above are five common reasons for the blinking indicator light on vapes. If you notice your vape's indicator light blinking, don't panic.
They usually just indicate an issue as simple as a dead battery, that e-liquid levels are low, possible connection problems, or that the device has overheated. Follow the guide provided to check and resolve the issue systematically.
If these solutions don’t explain why your vape is not performing the way it should or doesn’t solve your problem, I recommend reaching out to the vape pen manufacturer.
By keeping what you’ve learned in mind, you don’t just reduce the chances of your vape pen flashing. You also ensure it works its best!