{"id":4866,"date":"2020-01-14T12:36:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T12:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=4866"},"modified":"2023-07-25T05:38:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T05:38:36","slug":"how-to-fix-dyson-flashing-red-light-v6-not-charging-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/how-to-fix-dyson-flashing-red-light-v6-not-charging-problem.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Dyson Flashing Red Light V6 Not Charging Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Dyson range of cordless vacuum cleaners is fantastic. We use them over corded vacuums due to the long run time and ease of use. The problem is when they play up they can be hard to fault find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we will cover how to fix your Dyson V6 not charging issue as well as explain why it flashes red 32 times. My Dyson V6 Animal developed a fault where it wouldn’t run and it had a flashing red light when it was on charge or the trigger was pressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyson Flashing Red Light Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dyson blinking red light means there is a serious problem with your cordless vacuum cleaner. Nine times out of ten the problem will be due to the lithium-ion battery failing. It is easy to test the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I removed the Dyson motorhead to ensure it was not a jammed rotating brush bar<\/a> or a fault in the wires. The Dyson V6 cordless vacuum cleaner would still not charge or run. So the next step was to replace the battery pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyson V6 vacuum cleaners use a Lithium-Ion battery pack and these are good for around 500 cycle charges. If you have had your cordless vacuum cleaner for a few years now it will be getting close to its battery use by date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flashing red light is located on each side of the battery pack and is an indication of an under-voltage fault in one or all of the battery cells. So the only way to repair this problem is to replace the V6 battery pack with a new high capacity one (Amazon).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to replace the battery on a Dyson V6 Animal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Dyson V6 models are the same and use the same battery. Such as the V6 DC59, DC58, DC61, DC72, DC74, DC62, Animal 595, 650, 770, 880, SV03, SV04, SV05, SV06, SV07, and the SV09.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other models like the D45 and the Dyson V8-V10 use a different battery so it is best to check the model you have and get the correct battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only tool you will require is a small Philips head screwdriver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, make sure that you empty and remove the rubbish canister. Then unscrew the 2-star screws from the top and bottom of the handle and then pull out the battery. It may be a little stiff the first time due to all the years of dust build-up in the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to only replace the same type and size of Dyson V6 battery.<\/a> It should look identical and slide right in with a slight tap to seat it fully. The capacity can be higher eg 4Ah or 5Ah which will mean the run time will be longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The video below shows the correct procedure to replace the flashing red light battery problem on your Dyson V6<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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