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Dyson V12 Detect Slim: V12 keeps shutting off in seconds, but…

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:18:51 -0700

V12 started shutting off after several seconds.

First, it only happened when the vacuum increased suction.

Then, it started happening within normal use. But if I started it in eco mode, it worked ok.

The thing is, once I turned it on again 3 or 4 times on a row, it started working as usual, without shutting off. Like if something is heating up so the vac starts operating as normal.

Now it shuts down even in eco mode. Still, 3–4 restarts help, and it runs until I manually turn it off.

⟐ Answer edited September 05, 2026 at 6:18 MST

Dyson V15 Detect: Why is my laser stop working?..

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:03:20 -0700

Hello folks! I just wanted to ask an question about Dyson V15 Detect laser head! One random day in 2024 the laser stopped working but the blue and yellow thing roll and suck things good as usual and the vacuum works. And i don't want to see 'put on the switch' bla bla cuz IT dont have the SWITCH AND IT ONLY have 'Fluffly Optic!🥰' and there is no hair in every roller if anyone is smarter like Albert please tell me what is wrong with it.😊

⟐ Edited by author August 27, 2026 at 7:03 MST

Dyson V6 Motorhead: Why is my Dyson going on an off when I'm holding the on button?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:31:02 -0700

Why is my Dyson going on an off when I'm holding the on button?

First let me say, the battery charges just fine and I’ve totally cleaned out the collection bin. I push the button to turn on the vacuum and it works, but then turns off and on over and over again while I’m still holding the button down.

I looked this up online and someone said the filter needed to be cleaned. So I took out the filter rinsed it as the online instructions said, let it dry, then put it back in. This did not solve the problem.

Any other suggestions?

⟐ Commented August 13, 2026 at 20:31 MST

Dyson V15 Detect: Dyson V15 Detect stops after a few seconds with no indicators

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:01:37 -0700

I've had it for nearly 2 years. The problem occurs when I press the trigger—it runs for a few seconds and then stops (with its signature "wooump" sound). It repeats this 2-3 times before eventually working. However, now I can't get it to run for longer than a few seconds, even after several tries.

I’ve changed the filter and cleaned everything I can access. In some forums, I’ve read that it might be an issue with the "main body," (whatever that means) while others suggest it could just be a cracked trigger, which should be an easy fix.

⟐ Commented August 12, 2026 at 6:01 MST

Dyson V11 Animal: Vacuum rollers are only working on turbo mode

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:57:06 -0700

My Dyson vacuum rollers only work on turbo mode

⟐ Commented August 10, 2026 at 9:57 MST

Dyson V8 Absolute: bin/canister will not open no matter how hard we pull

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:57:14 -0700

I cannot open the bin/canister of my Dyson V8 Absolute to empty the contents. The trigger does not budge. We tried the little red latch on the bottom of the bin/canister but it’s blocked. We cannot detach the canister as the top red trigger is blocked. I bought it in June last year so still under guarnatee. Dyson told me to send it to them, which I am reluctant to do.

Any ideas how to open it without destroying it? It’s been a week of pulling the trigger so really fed up at this point.

⟐ Answered July 13, 2026 at 9:57 MST

Dyson V8 Absolute: The bin won’t open it appears to be severely jammed

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:52:28 -0700

When I try to pull on the tab to open the bin it won’t move it appears to be jammed and I can clean out the hover which is a major problem

⟐ Commented July 13, 2026 at 8:52 MST

Dyson V15 Detect: What is the capacitance of this surface mount ceramic capacitor?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:30:57 -0700

I damaged a very small ceramic capacitor cleaning the board. Does anyone know its rating/values or can measure them on a voltmeter?

Thanks

Dyson v6 Absolute: How do I snap the canister lid back on it fell off

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:54 -0700

How to replace canister lid on my Dyson V6 it looks like it snaps back in but it's hard and don't want to break it

⟐ Commented June 10, 2026 at 11:29 MST

Dyson v6 Absolute: 0V missing at the brush head motor

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:42:50 -0700

The brush head has stopped working. I have cleaned all the removable parts properly and put it back together. However it still fails to spin. The vacuum motor is working fine!

So, next I took the main body to pieces to reveal the PCB. Using my multimeter I found there was 21V across the vacuum motor terminals. But when I went across the brush head supply terminals I get nothing. However if I go on the positive terminal of the brush head and the negative of the vacuum motor I get 21V.

i’m aware that there is some sort of overload to protect the brush head motor in the case of drawing high currents, and im assuming it’s in the negative line, but where is it? And can I reset or replace?

⟐ Commented May 18, 2026 at 9:42 MST

Dyson v8: Not working - 3 blue light on

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:14:30 -0700

Hi,

my Dyson v8 is not working. At first I thought it was a battery, but when I press the power button, the 3 blue lights come on (not just one - a weak battery indicator). But the cleaner doesn't work. Anyone know what the problem might be?

Thanks.

⟐ Answered May 02, 2026 at 19:14 MST

Dyson V6 Cord-free: Why are the brushes not turning

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:27:15 -0700

Why are the Brushes not turning

Dyson V15 Detect: Why do I keep getting an "airways blocked" message

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:01:18 -0700

After taking everything apart as suggested on the Dyson site, cleaning the filter, etc. I am still getting an "airways blocked" message and the vacuum is shutting off.

Dyson V7 Motorhead: Dyson v7 Motorhead flashing red lights and not charging.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:41 -0700

Hello, my Dyson v7 motorhead isn’t charging. After pressing the button to use it, the vacuum would flash a red light at the bottom for a short while before shutting off. The same happens upon plugging it in. Does anyone know what is going on, if so how do you fix it?

⟐ Commented March 19, 2026 at 0:00 MST

Dyson v6 Absolute: White circular Clip that holds the motor to the body, what is the part

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:51:33 -0700

White circular Clip that holds the motor to the body, what is the part number ?

⟐ Edited by author February 13, 2026 at 7:51 MST

Dyson V11 Torque Drive: torque drive wheel is broken off

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:26:17 -0700

Is the wheel repairable or must entire head be replaced?entire

⟐ Answered February 08, 2026 at 15:26 MST

Dyson V8: No power to carpet brush attachment.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:44:30 -0700

Hello I have no power to the brush attachment I tested with my meter and I get no voltage from the pins at the head or the vacuum motor handle. The vacuum comes on and provides great suction but no power to carpet brush. I even tried a new brush component.

Dyson V10: Why is my Vacuum cleaner surging

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:35:33 -0700

What to do if my vacuum Cleaner keeps surging

⟐ Commented December 25, 2025 at 9:35 MST

Dyson V10: Replacement filters - how long do they last

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:17:35 -0700

I bought the cleaner 4 years ago and the filter needs replacement for the second time.

Filter light on and motor hunting with a clean filter.

I would not expect filters which have been washed as recommended to require periodic replacement. Is there a fault on the machine

⟐ Answered December 09, 2025 at 16:17 MST

Dyson V11 Torque Drive: Others seeing issues with Dyson V11 power switch?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:11:15 -0700

Getting ready to open up the V11 as the NO intermittent power switch trigger is having issues and will occasionally not turn OFF when released (in contrast to some of the earlier Dyson model reported issues). This appears to be a bad switch/connection under the red trigger button as it could be silenced by pressing to the side (which may have helped kick the button back up underneath). I am simply trying to do my homework here to see if this was a common issue or an anomaly, in case there was anything more nefarious that had been seen or reported by others.

Many thanks!

-G

⟐ Commented December 02, 2025 at 20:11 MST