Ask anyone in the vape community what the most important aspects of a quality vape are and it’s likely they’ll include two key dynamics: compatibility and efficiency. When it comes to the Smok Stick Prince and Smok V8 Stick, you get a sophisticated design and the standard of quality that any avid vaper will swear by.
Unfortunately with such a conveniently compact design, even the best vapes can come across problems. Yes, the Smok Stick Prince and Smok Stick V8 kits are awesome for carrying around in your pocket but this comes with a cost after they’re beaten around in your pockets for too long. At Fix Smok Vape, we don’t believe you should have to compromise the use of such great kits because of general wear and tear after prolonged use. For this reason, we’ve compiled a list of some common issues that arise with the Smok stick series, and how to fix them.
My LED Light Keeps Flashing?
Issue
After screwing on the tank and pressing the fire button, the LED simply flashes red. What’s going on?
Fixes
First, you’ll want to remove the tank from the mod and open the tank to check coil tightness. Were you able to tighten it up? If so, try the mod again. If this did not fix the issue, try removing the tank again but take it completely apart this time.
Next, you’ll want to clean the tank with hot water and soap, giving attention to the threads especially. It’s also important to make sure you clean up the electrical contact in the bottom base of the tank.
Still nothing? As a last ditch effort, you should try another tank if you have a replacement on hand.
LED Indicator is Flashing Even More! Like, 15 Times!
Issue:
This is happening because the mod is detecting voltage below 3.2v. This is not enough power to fire the either the Prince or V8 mod kits and has caused the enabled under-voltage protection function to activate.
Fixes
First off, you should check your battery to ensure it is fully charged. If the battery is fully charged, there is a chance that your battery could be worn out or possibly even a counterfeit.
If a new battery that is fully charged does not fix this problem, you could have an issue inside the mod where you are shorting out the cell causing a dangerous situation. The voltage detection inside the mod could also be broken, send it back to SMOK for warranty repairs.
What if the Stick Mod Isn’t Firing?
Issue
Your Prince or V8 kit won’t fire when attempting to use.
Fixes
You should try hitting the fire button around 5 times within 2 seconds. In doing so, the LED should light up to signal you have turned on the mod. If the stick does not fire after doing this, you should verify your batteries are fully charged. If the LED flashes RED 5 times and automatically turns back off, there is a chance the batteries are not acceptable or the MOD has internal issues.
I Can’t Seem to Tighten the Tank?
Issue
Upon trying to tighten down your tank on the 510 connector, it doesn’t tighten up and continues to spin.
Fixes
First take a look at your tank. Are the threads damaged? If they are not, you have most likely broken the 510 connector‘s retaining ring.
The only permanent fix for this is to return it to SMOK for a replacement. It should be noted, though, that sometimes you can use a small pick to hold the base of your Smok Prince or Smok V8 kit while tightening down the tank. This will make it last for a little while.
Next time you remove the tank, it’s very likely that it will have the same problem. This is a particularly well-known issue with SMOK mod boxes. Take a look at our other post on SMOK 510 connector repair for more on this. There are some ways to open the larger MOD boxes to tighten up the 510, but we haven’t tried this on the STICK mods ourselves.
The Tank is Stuck on the Stick Mod?
Issue: The tank spins without loosening from the top of the mod, or you can’t be removed.
Fixes
Unfortunately the SMOK 510 connector on mods such as the Prince and V8 kits is the weakest link. Not to mention the SMOK 510 connector is generally the first thing that breaks on a heavily used mod. I bet you, as all of our vapers are, are really frustrated by this. Heavy use shouldn’t result in problems with the SMOK 510 connector but it happens.
Try using some pliers on the tank to turn it. You may also try to jam something onto the 510 connector to keep it in place. Read some of our other posts about broken 510 connectors to learn the issue.
Keep Your SMOK Stick Prince and V8 Kits Going!
The SMOK Stick Prince and V8 Kits are some of the best mods out there. Don’t let some of these common issues keep you from picking one up! As always, you can browse our website for any SMOK stick that you’re looking for. Pick one up today! We recommend it.
My mod is stuck to the tank and I tried full force with pliers and it wouldn’t turn a bit
Find something long and thin but sturdy, a coat hanger might be too flimsy, think very small flathead screwdriver. Basically you want something you can push through the air vent and have come out the other side. Then you can grip that when twisting and will give you more torque.
You mention in the fix notes that, “If a new battery that is fully charged does not fix this problem…” etc.
This suggests the battery in the Stick can be replaced. Is this correct? If so, would you be kind enough to direct me to somewhere, anywhere… where some information on this may be?
I’m loathe to try unscrewing the base, because I don’t want to bugger up the stick if there’s a different (proper) way to do this.
Thanks in advance.
There are many videos on YouTube with steps on how to open a Smok Stick V8 mod.
So, my smok stick v8 won’t fire. When I hit the button, with or without the tank, it blinks 4 times and turns back off. What can I do? How do I go about having it replaced??
My smok V8 black colour 3000mah wont fire nor turn on ive put it on charging for the past 30mints still it wont work
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My smok v9 is showing the colour green when charging but when I try to use it ,it flashes i.e it needs charge I NEED HELP
My prince smok mod stick don’t fire up this happen after I changed my coil. The LED flashes 2 times and then don’t fire up. I looked at YouTube videos and it now only works if I losen up the bottom half. Someone said it maybe the battery? I’m not a heavy vaper I haven’t had this long PLEASE HELPPP I’m so frustrated..
I cannot find my problem on any website. My stick prince isn’t charging on any cables besides one. I’ve had it for over 6+ months. But It won’t charge on any cables except for this one cable that I have at the house I don’t know what kind of cable it is specifically..just some USB cable nothing special and especially because this cord is on the fritz of being trash itself. It has wires showing but it’s the only one that works. I could plug my stick into another cord and try and charge it with this particular cord and it the light turns red for a second but it just turns off so fast it’s hard to see if even come on. My prince has been through some stuff so it may be time to get a new one but if I can just make this hitting and charging again I will keep this one for now.. thanks for tips..
So my stick prince is in the charger and its still light up. But when I take it off the charger there is no lights or firing up at all. But when it is on the charger it blinks 5 times with a tank on it but then it blinks 4 times with no tank. Ive wored at a vape shop and I cant figure it out whats going on..
My prince stick comes on by itself how do you stop it
my coil dot want to tight
My button has now decided to not work, it looks like it’s slipped out of place. Rarely use it but really annoyed.
Did you figure it out?
That’s what mine is doing right now . It was hitting then said it needed charge
bashing it fixed it for me
I have the same problem, now all it’s good for is a paper weight, I can’t even find anywhere legit to find just the battery end
Smok stick p25 does not fully charge the battery, light remains red. Goes on normally, but when I try to vaporize the button the light flashes four times and nothing happens. Has this happened to others? What would fix the bug?
Did you ever figure out how to fix this? Mine is doing the same. So frustrating!
Thank you @JustinFunderburk! I had my stick prince LED light flashing after charge and was thinking it was the end of the road. But tightening the tank made it work like a charm! I a appreciate you and your advice!!
my smok stick prince charge but don’t turn on !! pls any solutions
I’m having the 4x blinking problem with a smok p25. Cleaned it, new coil fitted, tightened up. Still doing it… Unless I keep it in a warm place like down my top.. New one on order as I’ve had this one nearly 2 years using all day every day!
I have the smok80w it keeps on making making a popping sound as it blows oil any suggestions?
The red led light is on and it just stays on, anyone know how I can fix it?
Just bought this pen and was lik.. cool..but there are really frustrating issues. 1. It leaks like a sieve. As a result my usage is limited and constrained. 2. Doesn’t hold charge for very long..3. The cap closing is a disaster. I nearly broke my finger and lost my religion over locking into position.
Not to thrilled at this point.
Have you had any luck finding what is wrong?
My smok v8 will display the red chargimg light for a minute at most then shut off. What should I do?
Top cap comes off in my pocket and I have to push the bar in but it won’t stay in
Mine keeps cutting off as if no power then if I plug it in for a second and unplug it it’s working fine for a few hours till it decides to do this again anyone else had this issue
Just bought my vape yesterday, I put oil in and let it sit for 30 mins took a puff and burnt so I’m trying to change the coil and it’s stuck just won’t come out (it came with the coil in it) any one be able to help me out
Use some pliers
I own a Smok V8 baby stick been in the drawer for a week tried using it and it just flashes 4 times , I’ve charged it for 2 hrs and the red led light lights up on charge but still nothing , put a mod off one of my other vape pens and it works ?? Very strange any thoughts
Battery will no longer hold a charge, likely a dead lithium cell.
I have a SMOK Stick Prince , Bought it in Jan. 2022. It has started firing on it’s on. I have had it sitting on my end tabIed I am Not touching it and it just fires ! VERY scary , I am scared that it may BLOW up! It has done this 3 times in two days. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
Hello, sounds like the fire switch has gone bad. It could’ve lost it’s spring inside of the contact and will always be touching. We can replace the switches for you!
My smok stick v9 doesn’t light up or fire at all, when i plug in the charger it flashes white and slowly fades, same when i press it while charging.
Tf is that supposed to mean? If not in charger, it’s completely dead, no lights, no firing or nothing.
Battery is just bad, we could replace it for you.