XROS 5 Mini: Four Lights Flash 5 Times and Device Stops Working
Written by Vape & E-Liquid Team Last updated
All four LED lights flash together five times in quick succession and the XROS 5 Mini stops firing. This is the device's built-in protection responding to a low resistance or short-circuit reading at the pod connection.
Why this happens
- Pod coil resistance has dropped below the safe threshold, triggering the short-circuit protection cut-off
- Dirty or wet contacts between the pod and the battery well are causing a false short-circuit reading
- A faulty or damaged pod is presenting an abnormal resistance to the device
How to fix it
- Remove the pod immediately and inspect it. A five-flash cut-off means the device has detected a low resistance or short-circuit condition, so do not keep trying to fire it with the same pod in place.
- Clean the contacts on the underside of the pod and inside the battery well using a dry cotton bud. Moisture or e-liquid residue on the pins is a common cause of false short-circuit readings. The manual specifically notes keeping the connection pins clean for best performance.
- Reinsert the same pod firmly and test. If the five flashes repeat, the pod itself is the most likely cause.
- Try a different pod. If the device fires normally with a new pod, the original pod has a faulty or failed coil and should be replaced.
- If the device still flashes five times with a known-good pod and clean contacts, the fault is internal. Do not attempt to open or repair the device yourself. Contact Vaporesso or return the unit, as the manual states repairs must only be carried out by Vaporesso.
Replacement pods and coils
Worn pods and coils cause most of these faults. We stock the parts that fit the XROS 5 Mini.
Other XROS 5 Mini problems
- All four lights stay on then go off after ten minutes whilst charging Whilst charging, all four LED indicator lights illuminate and stay on, then go out completely after roughly ten minutes. The device has triggered its built-in over-charging protection.
- Four lights flash 2 times and the device stops working All four LED indicators flash together twice and the device shuts off and refuses to fire. This is the low voltage or over-discharging warning, meaning the battery has dropped too low to operate safely.
- Four lights flash 3 times and the device stops working All four LED indicators flash together three times and the device cuts out. This is the built-in high-temperature protection activating to prevent damage.
- Four lights flash 4 times and the device stops working All four LED lights flash together 4 times and the device cuts out. This can happen mid-vape or when you try to fire the device.
- No lights come on and the device does nothing You press the button or draw on the device and nothing happens at all. No LEDs light up, no vibration, no vapour.
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