it only stays on for 10 seconds... and turns itself off. help?

Dyson decided to sent me a new battery pack. Got it replaced and recommended 5 hours charging time prior putting it to use. Keep you posted with the outcome shortly.

Dyson V8 Absolute vacuum issue fixed. Item under warranty and the problem seems to go away after replacing new battery pack supplied by Dyson. Battery replacement procedure easily found on youtube.

Hey, I had the same problem (ran for 10 seconds then cut out and wouldn’t run on MAX power at all) and tried everything listed, which was good to do anyway but in the end I ordered a new battery off eBay and it was that!

Is the fix described in this thread supposed to be a permanent fix?

Here are the symptoms of my issue and it happens with a Dyson v7 and v8:

• vacuum cuts out within 1 minute of being fully charged
• I put it back in the charger FOR ONE SECOND and don’t press the trigger or anything
• The vacuum will now work normally until the battery is fully depleted (i.e another 8 or 9 minutes on max)

But the above symptoms happen every time I use it.

Have tried the upvoted solution suggested in this thread, but it seems no more permanent that simple sticking it back in the charger for a second (as in the steps I listed above)

Anyone else in my situation have any clues (I’ve cleaned the dysons inside out btw)

25 July 2020

Thank you, this hack worked just like it says on the tin, wonderful

Am i the only one that this trick that didnt work

I removed the canister on mine and when I did, I saw it had picked up on object that caused a clog. Once removed, it worked perfectly.

I did a complete teardown and cleaning, yet the problem persisted. Then I noticed that the motorized floor brush was spinning intermittently, then the main unit would shut down. Seems that the motor separated from the worm gear. I replaced the motor unit-problem solved.

I also discovered the “charge for 1s” fix, but like you I have to do this *every time* I use the damned thing. Will probably try a battery replacement but I suspect the overheat sensor.

I found the solution I disconnected my V8 from the charger, removed the charger from the wall took them both outside, smashed them both to bits chucked them in the trash and bought a Shark cordless it now works a treat.

VX58 VAX stops after full charge 10 to 20 seconds clean our filters dirt dust thoroughly no obstructions

Fixed starts straight away no flashing red stays on green until normal recharge

Thanks for your info. I did as suggested…took off mains, then reconnected, pressed on for 15 seconds then took out charger and away it went for non stop 15 minutes. I am delighted. I was all set to order £65 battery.

Thanks for the fix, worked perfectly. Not impressed with Dyson anymore, all they want is to sell you a new battery. However, consumer law in the UK says that the retailer needs to sort this out, albeit via Dyson; the usual ‘batteries don’t last forever’ doesn’t wash!! I’ll see how long the machine carries on before another ‘fix’ is needed, but might pursue it through consumer law anyway, just for my own ‘enjoyment’. Thanks again for the ‘fix’

this fix didnt work for me, after many frustrating cleanings and trial and error I found it needed more restriction to stay running, I stuffed the rear filter (dyson v8 absolute) with some tissue and it works now. doesnt seem to be overheating at all.

Worked perfectly as described! I've nominated you for a Nobel Peace Prize! My mind is at peace now after all the frustration!

Another thing to try…when you put it back on the docking station, and the blue light does not come on - often it no longer fully “docks”; needs an extra downward push on the dock to force the docking maneuver.

Tried your fix, no luck. But I don’t think it is the battery either. Like someone else said, this sympton of running at normal power for 10-20 seconds then dying, is probably a faulty overtemperature sensor, so I don’t think I will waste my money on a new battery. Probably best to buy a new unit on sale.

I’m having the same problem first time it lasts for a few seconds I then place it back til charge light stays on I have to do this about 5 times , it then goes allowing me to do the whole house, anyone have an answer

Yes - I ended up doing ALMOST the same thing. I bought a Moosoo…The patent is apparently off. There are a lot of Chinese companies that make a better product - for less. Moosoo, Jimmy, Xiomi, etc….as an added plus - there is a real on-off switch - you don’t have to hold the trigger down the entire time.