TF5 Problem

Butt486 · March 13th, 2008, 15:40

Hey there all! I am new around here, and new to airsoft. A little about myself... I am an army reservist here in Newfoundland, I have played my share of scenario paintball, and decided it was time to give airsoft a whirl!.
I bought a Tactical Force 5 from a friend of mine, knowing it wasn't in working condition, but confident with my constructive knowledge with electronics, and I love figuring out how things work I feel I can fix what ever problem there is. I know this gun has worked before, so it may just be a loose connection or a fuse.
When I plug in the battery in the stock, flick the safety off and squeeze the trigger, nothing happens, no sounds, no movement from the inside, NOTHING. It's almost like the battery has no charge (It does, it has been tested). Being new to airsoft and having little to NO knowledge on the schematics of of an airsoft marker I am skeptical on taking it apart just yet. If anyone with knowledge on what may be causing the problem, please help me. Thanks in advance, Butt486.

kalnaren · March 13th, 2008, 15:54

Check the fuse.

Butt486 · March 13th, 2008, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalnaren

Check the fuse.

There doesn't appear to any damage on the fuse in the stock, is there another fuse in there somewhere?

kalnaren · March 13th, 2008, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butt486

There doesn't appear to any damage on the fuse in the stock, is there another fuse in there somewhere?

No, just one fuse. Your next best bet is to strip it down, pull out the mechbox, and test the electrical contacts to the motor and the selector plate.

Shirley · March 13th, 2008, 16:36

Discharge the battery and try charging it again, if not, as kalnaren said, strip it down and check.

This is what happens when you buy made in Chinasoft.

Butt486 · March 13th, 2008, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalnaren

No, just one fuse. Your next best bet is to strip it down, pull out the mechbox, and test the electrical contacts to the motor and the selector plate.

I will give it a shot, where can I find the blueprints/schematics for TF guns? I bought this gun used, so no user manual.

Mud Gunner · March 13th, 2008, 16:44

Perhaps the wires connected to the motor got disconnected. I would check those

Butt486 · March 13th, 2008, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Mud Gunner

Perhaps the wires connected to the motor got disconnected. I would check those

Roger that.

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March 13th, 2008, 15:40	#1
Butt486 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newfoundland	TF5 Problem Hey there all! I am new around here, and new to airsoft. A little about myself... I am an army reservist here in Newfoundland, I have played my share of scenario paintball, and decided it was time to give airsoft a whirl!. I bought a Tactical Force 5 from a friend of mine, knowing it wasn't in working condition, but confident with my constructive knowledge with electronics, and I love figuring out how things work I feel I can fix what ever problem there is. I know this gun has worked before, so it may just be a loose connection or a fuse. When I plug in the battery in the stock, flick the safety off and squeeze the trigger, nothing happens, no sounds, no movement from the inside, NOTHING. It's almost like the battery has no charge (It does, it has been tested). Being new to airsoft and having little to NO knowledge on the schematics of of an airsoft marker I am skeptical on taking it apart just yet. If anyone with knowledge on what may be causing the problem, please help me. Thanks in advance, Butt486.

March 13th, 2008, 16:36	#5
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	Discharge the battery and try charging it again, if not, as kalnaren said, strip it down and check. This is what happens when you buy made in Chinasoft. __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

March 13th, 2008, 16:44	#7
Mud Gunner Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edmonton	Perhaps the wires connected to the motor got disconnected. I would check those __________________ Proud owner of a pile of airsoft guns and kit with the credit card bills to prove it!

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