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If your vape is blinking how to fix it

May 8, 2025 Kamrytech
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Disposable vapes are the most user-friendly among all types, as they require no preparation or maintenance and are ready to use right out of the box. However, it's surprising when a disposable vape blinks and doesn't work. This article will explore why this happens and offer tips for fixing other common issues with disposable vapes.

Why Does a Disposable Vape Blink?

If a disposable vape flashes and doesn’t work, it means one of four things.

  • The battery is dead. This is by far the most common reason why a disposable vape blinks.
  • You’ve taken such a long puff that the device’s built-in puff limiter has been triggered. This is also known as “hitting a blinker.”
  • The device has detected a critical error such as a short circuit. This can happen when a disposable vape is dropped on a hard surface or in water.
  • Your vape is blinking on its own when you aren’t using it. This is also known as “auto-firing.”

We’ll address these four issues separately and explain how to fix them.

How to Fix a Blinking Disposable Vape with a Dead Battery

If you used your disposable vape for a while without any issues before it started blinking, the most likely problem is that the device’s battery is dead. What happens next depends on whether your vape has a charging port.

  • If you have a disposable vape with a charging port, your device has a rechargeable battery. Connect the vape to your computer with a USB cable to recharge it. When the light turns off or changes color, your vape is fully charged. Learn more about how to recharge a disposable vape and what to do if your vape isn’t charging.
  • If you have a disposable vape without a charging port, your vape isn’t rechargeable, and it’s time to replace it. There’s no need to worry that you’ll be wasting e-liquid in this case because non-rechargeable vapes have smaller e-liquid supplies and are designed to run out of vape juice and battery power at about the same time. Don’t attempt to recharge a disposable vape that doesn’t have a charging port because doing so could potentially be dangerous.

How to Fix a Disposable Vape That’s Hitting a Blinker

If you’re hitting a blinker when using a disposable vape, it means that your device is cutting off and blinking during long puffs. This is a normal behavior for all vaping devices because all vapes are designed to limit long puffs to prevent overheating. To prevent your vape from cutting off, you simply need to shorten your puffs in order to avoid tripping the automatic limiter.

How to Fix a Blinking Disposable Vape After Dropping It

If your disposable vape started to blink after you dropped it on a hard surface or in water, it is possible that the device is damaged – and in this case, you’ll most likely need to replace it. However, we do have a couple of tips that might make it possible for you to revive the device.

  • If you dropped your vape on a hard surface, try tapping it gently against your hand a few times. It’s possible that the impact caused some of the device’s internal components to become misaligned, and tapping the device in the opposite direction may move the components back to their original positions.
  • If you dropped your vape in water, start by blowing firmly through the air intake opening, which is usually on the bottom of the device. This should remove the majority of the water. If your vape still doesn’t work, try sealing it in a bag with desiccant packets for a couple of days.

How to Fix a Disposable Vape That’s Blinking on Its Own

If you have a disposable vape that’s blinking on its own or keeps hitting after you stop, your device is auto-firing. It’s important to fix this promptly because, in addition to being inconvenient, it’s also a potential safety issue. Here’s an overview of what to do .

  • Blow firmly through the intake opening at the bottom of the device. The most common reason why a disposable vape blinks on its own is because the puff sensor is stuck, and this will usually fix it.
  • Tap the vape against your hand a few times. This can also potentially fix a puff sensor that’s stuck.
  • Turn the vape off and back on if it has a power button or switch. This resets the device, which may resolve certain auto-firing issues.
  • If you can’t get your vape to stop flashing, there is a slight danger that the device may overheat. You should move it to a fire-safe location and wait for the battery to die. Recycle the device after the battery is dead.

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