M15A4 Stopped Shooting

nubC4K3S · January 6th, 2008, 16:55

I was shooting my new-ish M15A4 in semi auto and it was working great, then i switched to auto and it made a funny noise, and now it wont shoot. When i pull the trigger in full or semi auto, i can feel the motor trying to spin then stopping in the handle after about a half a second. Any suggestions?

Donster · January 6th, 2008, 16:59

did the motor drop in the grip or whatever its called. i can't remember the exact name for it, but when i played airsoft a while back, one guys gun (i think scooby's of team blackbear) kept having the motor dropping in the grip or something like that.

nubC4K3S · January 6th, 2008, 17:05

I dont know how to check for that. I got the gun on ebay, and there is no external wear at all. Its in perfect condition externally so i dont know what could be the problem. Ill look into the inside when i get back in about an hour or 2. Thank you

Flatlander · January 6th, 2008, 17:09

You're going to have to provide more info.

- Describe said "funny noise" (metal grinding, etc).

- Gun stop right or soon after the "funny noise" occured.

Sounds like there's nothing wrong with your battery or electrical as you say you pull the trigger and the motor tries to turn unless your battery is low or faulty. But sounds like something in our mechbox has locked up and you shouldn't be trying to fire it and risk further damage. Take it too a gundoc would be your best option.

ex · January 6th, 2008, 17:12

Sounds like it could either be...

A) Stripped Gears (in the mechbox)
B) A broken Tappet Plate
C) A stripped pinnion gear on the motor or un-seated motor.

and before greylocks get's ahold of you fill out your profile so that people in your area might be able to help or find you a gun doc to diagnose the issue.
Also what make is it? Tm, JG etc etc

veilside5 · January 6th, 2008, 17:52

I would suspect a dead battery....

Recharge it(full charge), and try it again

HaZarD SFD · January 6th, 2008, 17:56

Open up the upper and let us know where the piston is at. i.e forward, middle, or back of the mechbox.

SHaKaL · January 6th, 2008, 18:05

There an adjustment screw for the motor at the bottom of the grip. Try to tighten or loosen it

Oh and you should read this:

http://miairsoft.proboards70.com/ind...ead=1187440430
Will give you the basic about v2 mechbox

SEALs · January 6th, 2008, 18:09

sounds like a dead battery that tred to pull back the spring but didnt had enought juice

nubC4K3S · January 6th, 2008, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEALs

sounds like a dead battery that tred to pull back the spring but didnt had enought juice

I tried the battery in my RC car and it worked fine, but im going to give a full charge

nubC4K3S · January 6th, 2008, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex-royal

Sounds like it could either be...

A) Stripped Gears (in the mechbox)
B) A broken Tappet Plate
C) A stripped pinnion gear on the motor or un-seated motor.

and before greylocks get's ahold of you fill out your profile so that people in your area might be able to help or find you a gun doc to diagnose the issue.
Also what make is it? Tm, JG etc etc

Its a classic army, and im in new jersey, so anyone that knows a gun doc there please let me know.

Styrak · January 6th, 2008, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by nubC4K3S

Its a classic army, and im in new jersey, so anyone that knows a gun doc there please let me know.

Keep in mind this is Airsoft CANADA, so we don't really know anything in the USA.

nubC4K3S · January 6th, 2008, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Keep in mind this is Airsoft CANADA, so we don't really know anything in the USA.

Yeah, thats my bad. But people from the US like me need help from our friends to the north.

nubC4K3S · January 6th, 2008, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZarD SFD

Open up the upper and let us know where the piston is at. i.e forward, middle, or back of the mechbox.

When i opened it, you couldnt see the spring in the smaller opening towards the back of the gear box, only the plastic guide. I dont exactly know what that means as far as where the piston is at.

HaZarD SFD · January 6th, 2008, 21:04

So the opening in the rear of the mechbox you see a nice round plastic object that the spring goes into with 2 grooves on either side of the piston?

Looks like its locked up and hard.. best off to get it to a doc. This happend with a G36C and we still dunno what the issue is

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January 6th, 2008, 16:55	#1
nubC4K3S Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA	M15A4 Stopped Shooting I was shooting my new-ish M15A4 in semi auto and it was working great, then i switched to auto and it made a funny noise, and now it wont shoot. When i pull the trigger in full or semi auto, i can feel the motor trying to spin then stopping in the handle after about a half a second. Any suggestions?

January 6th, 2008, 17:12	#5
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Sounds like it could either be... A) Stripped Gears (in the mechbox) B) A broken Tappet Plate C) A stripped pinnion gear on the motor or un-seated motor. and before greylocks get's ahold of you fill out your profile so that people in your area might be able to help or find you a gun doc to diagnose the issue. Also what make is it? Tm, JG etc etc __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 6th, 2008, 17:52	#6
veilside5 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: gatineau	I would suspect a dead battery.... Recharge it(full charge), and try it again __________________ airsoft

January 6th, 2008, 16:59	#2
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	did the motor drop in the grip or whatever its called. i can't remember the exact name for it, but when i played airsoft a while back, one guys gun (i think scooby's of team blackbear) kept having the motor dropping in the grip or something like that.

January 6th, 2008, 17:05	#3
nubC4K3S Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA	I dont know how to check for that. I got the gun on ebay, and there is no external wear at all. Its in perfect condition externally so i dont know what could be the problem. Ill look into the inside when i get back in about an hour or 2. Thank you

January 6th, 2008, 17:09	#4
Flatlander Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edmonton	You're going to have to provide more info. - Describe said "funny noise" (metal grinding, etc). - Gun stop right or soon after the "funny noise" occured. Sounds like there's nothing wrong with your battery or electrical as you say you pull the trigger and the motor tries to turn unless your battery is low or faulty. But sounds like something in our mechbox has locked up and you shouldn't be trying to fire it and risk further damage. Take it too a gundoc would be your best option.

January 6th, 2008, 17:56	#7
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	Open up the upper and let us know where the piston is at. i.e forward, middle, or back of the mechbox. __________________ No Comment.

January 6th, 2008, 18:05	#8
SHaKaL Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trois-Rivi?res	There an adjustment screw for the motor at the bottom of the grip. Try to tighten or loosen it Oh and you should read this: http://miairsoft.proboards70.com/ind...ead=1187440430 Will give you the basic about v2 mechbox __________________ HellRanger 1969-2007 LRRP FOREVER 101e 506Pir Fox Company - SHTYK NOZH Last edited by SHaKaL; January 6th, 2008 at 18:08..

January 6th, 2008, 18:09	#9
SEALs Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Watchin' your 6.	sounds like a dead battery that tred to pull back the spring but didnt had enought juice __________________ If you're short of everything except enemies, you're in combat. D.O.W. SEALs Father of fear, reckless and widowmaker

January 6th, 2008, 21:04	#15
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	So the opening in the rear of the mechbox you see a nice round plastic object that the spring goes into with 2 grooves on either side of the piston? Looks like its locked up and hard.. best off to get it to a doc. This happend with a G36C and we still dunno what the issue is __________________ No Comment.

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