Milwaukee Fuel M18 Impact Intermittent Trigger Fix 2653-20

[@ansisrieksts7174]

I fixed my impact driver after reading your comments about a loose wire being the problem. Whilst jiggling the active (red wire) I accidentally moved one of the very small wires next to it and it just broke off as it must have had a very poor connection. I re-soldered the small wire and my driver is now running perfectly. I suggest that anyone having intermittent switch problems first check all the wire connections to the black plastic box into which the battery plugs into. You never know, you might get lucky!

[@generallynonsensical]

My man, you just saved me from buying a new drill. Loose connector on battery board caused the trigger to work very intermittently. 🖖

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help 👍

[@Four4Square]

I recently just started having these same issues as you described, very irritating. Stopped mid screw, pull it off and pull the trigger and it would work, put it back on the screw and it wouldnt work..the ol trusty tap on the drill and it would go again..figured it was a connection..I'm glad I was able to find your video before taking it in for repair. Thanks for sharing!

[@higgunscrx]

Anytime!

[@fredeschen3783]

Thanks! I have 2 drivers that I can’t figure out but I think this helps a lot.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Wilfuckyee are very troublesome tools with appalling after sales service. I have the same problem on mine so will try and do your repair. Thank you for your kindness!

[@listairgin]

Same here, shit problems with my drill and shit backup service. My drill had very little use. Willfuckyee is a good name for them.

[@jimrodmrt1]

I have the same issue with the same model impact driver... I will try the repair tomorrow

[@johnspiekeriii8945]

Great post. Very few posts on repairs for Mikwaukee out there. Thanks for the post.

[@steverolfe6153]

I have the exact same model drill as in the video mine is just losing power at times and all the time. It's fine but I'm gonna take your part and take a look at it. Thanks for the video

[@GRAVEMIIND]

Sweet man I have an m18 drill and it's doing the same thing but it's just been laying around for a year not working but now that I want it again this seems pretty easy thanks

[@higgunscrx]

Yes it's pretty easy and if it's not working now, it can't get any worse really anyways right? Plus you might learn something too. If not it was worth a shot. That's what my dad used to say about ripping things apart.

[@onecrazywheel]

Nice video. I have the same issue with my M18 Fuel Hammer Drill. 👍 God bless!

[@richardgonzalez6583]

I'm going to open up my 18 watt impact drill and try this thanks a lot for the video I have been dealing with this whole intermediate trigger everyday since I am a electrician I do need that impact on a daily basis and it's super super annoying to constantly have to shake it or hit it and I'm pretty damn sure its exactly what you're saying

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help. I was happy to have been able to fix my impact and figure this likely isn't an isolated issue so I want to help anyone I can by posting what I found. I hope you get yours working. Keep me posted with the results.

[@dieselman7453]

Thanks man I have a 3/4 impact mallwakee and I’d say this is my problem cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@higgunscrx]

Cheers my Irish brother. 🙂I haven't been to Ireland yet but I've been told my heritage is Irish Hope this helps solve your issues!

[@arielmendezfranco]

I had the same problem with my 2850-20 1/4" Hex Impact Driver. I opened it up and wiggled the RED wire and it didn't fix the issue, then I wiggled the BLACK (ground) wire and it started working. I re-soldered the wire and it's been working for over a week. Thanks

[@higgunscrx]

Glad you were able to fix it and always happy to help

[@prg536]

I’m having a similar issue with my M18 Super Hawg right angle drill. I suspect it is exactly the same issue as Milwaukee seems to have let blind people Solder their connections...I will repost if I’ve fixed it but I suspect it will fix the issue. Thanks for the Video !!

[@r00kTheDapper]

Thank you. I have a 2706-20 that has started doing exactly what you described. I'll be opening it up soon and we will see. I'll reply with my findings.

[@dougpeters1625]

You sir are a good man for posting this. really appreciate it.

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help

[@1227air500]

Thanks for the video. My 2606-20 M18 drill, after 3-1/2 years of daily usage, had the same intermittent problem. I took it apart and just rearranged the suspect wires that you showed and it has been working fine for a few weeks now. If it goes bad again, I will re-solder the joints. In the meantime, I will order a new brush card because the brushes are almost worn out from heavy use. BTW, mine was totally filthy inside so I vacuumed all the crud out of it too. Only problem was that all the screws were not the same length so I just made a judgement call about which ones went where, LOL. I love this drill and impact combo.

[@trebombs4life]

mine had the same symptoms. took mine apart and looked for this issue, it had no loose wires. so i cleaned up the battery terminals with scotch-brite and its totally fixed. my battery terminals were very dirty with like black crap on them.

[@robertdurrance8161]

i have exact same issue. ill be taking it apart and hopefully mines this easy to diagnose. thanks for posting

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help

[@markone9290]

Thanks. Will be taking both my impacyand drill apart tomorrow

[@seanduivenvoorden2423]

Very good video thanks mate I've had 3 drills with same problem I'll try it myself thanks again 👍

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help. Hopefully you were able to fix yours

[@justinfrye1741]

Thank you sir much appreciated got right to point!

[@r35tmanbash]

I have the same issue. Sometimes when I set it to forward it would go reverse and vice versa.

[@christhompson7668]

your a good dude for putting that out there thanks

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help anyone I can

[@rubio5000]

I have the same problem…..thank you for the tip !

[@ClipSwitchFlashlights]

You could use liquid electrical tape in place of the heat shrink in the future.

[@staceyparker8657]

Same hear got broken drill to Chuck snapped off

[@cammando117]

Thank you soo much. I needed this

[@higgunscrx]

Anytime

[@eatt1299]

Good job and thinking, let’s share it!

[@navyshellback]

Same issue with mine to trying your fix tonight

[@jamesjonesjc]

Thank you!!!!! I'm going to try it

[@ulisesayala7366]

A muchas gracias tengo el mismo problema. Ánimo.

[@trevmint5615]

Thanks for the video.

[@СтасОк-л7в]

Hello. My impact 2553 M12 only works if you remove and install the battery or change the screw speed. How do I fix it?

[@TheChrislanderos1991]

I had that same problem. I opened it and found it was the trigger being the issue. With the drill open I carefully plugged the battery in and moved the trigger forward and reverse. Once I saw it working properly. I put it back together.

[@quinn860]

My m18 impact wrench has stopped working, I'm thinking it's something like this, thanks

[@higgunscrx]

Glad to help. Hopefully you were able to fix yours

[@toolsworld8093]

Hi, can you help me with sending me its circuit board clean and clear picture caz i think mine have burnt out large smd resistor R6 and Rz and i want to see its rating and values written on them and im unable to find it any where on internet, i shall be thankfull to you if u reply me the ratings or numbers written on R6 and R7 smd resistor...

[@FinanzasBarrial]

Thank for the video .. in having the same problem.

[@higgunscrx]

glad to help. I hate having something that won't work as intended. Milwaukee wouldn't cover it so I figured it was worth a shot troubleshooting since the other option was to toss it and buy a new one.

[@Gramix666]

@@higgunscrx got. my First replaced. Now After. 1.5 years my replaced Starts doing ist again.

[@JohnTaylor-sw1gr]

Same problem with mine since new. Is there a recall?

[@higgunscrx]

I don't believe so, although it seems like there should have been. Milwaukee wanted me to pay to get it repaired

[@Fish-ub3wn]

thx

[@eligonzalez666]

I have this same problem, but if I rotate the bit a little it will work. The light comes on all the time. Do you think this might fix it? I don't have the tools to open it.

[@higgunscrx]

sounds like the same issue I was having. The bits to open it can be had relatively inexpensively. something like this should have the bit needed. www.amazon.ca/KATUR-Tamper-Security-Magnetic-Extension/dp/B07V9KYN8M/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=security+bit+set&sr=8-9

[@ronaldcraig6581]

In search of............ I have a similar impact driver Model Milwaukee 2753-20. Where can I find the correct screwdriver bit to dis-assemble?

[@higgunscrx]

It's a torx bit. Not sure the exact size but an electronics/hobby store that sells electronic components such as resistors etc will likely sell a set of security bits (probably 20-30 different bits or so in a case) which has one that'll fit. I've seen these security bits at HD too recently where I live. You can also buy a torx screwdriver but you'd need to know the size or bring he impact with you and see which one fits to get the right one.

[@rpd444]

I have one of those M12 impact drivers, and have a similar problem (at least I think I do). Basically, a few days ago I noticed that right when I put the battery in it will run. However, if I wait a few minutes and then go to use it, the impact driver won’t engage at all. It’s like the trigger or the engine is disconnected somehow. But if I take the battery out and put it back in, it will work again... until I let it sit and then come back later (basically the same issue). Does this sound similar to what you encountered? Any thoughts on what it might be?

[@higgunscrx]

Yes. Removing the battery sometimes made it work. I suspect it is just enough to move the wire into contact with the terminal again.

[@СтасОк-л7в]

Did you fix the problem? My impact only works if you remove and install the battery or change the screw speed.

[@volcom84bait]

I have exactly the same issue like yours .. ill be trying this .. hopefully it's just the connection .. did you figure out yours?

[@rpd444]

@@volcom84bait I sent it in and it was replaced by Milwaukee.

[@crbake]

Dewalt drill dcd996 has the same problem stay away from dewalt happened after warranty run out.

[@ashfakkureshi8679]

I want to learn about this impact.. I have no battery 🔋 of this impact.. any one have solutions for this .. I mean how can I run this impact in dc or ac supplies...?any one knows that ?? Please help

[@chadrides914]

I’m having nothing but problems out of my Milwaukee tools. Trigger issues, motor staying on etc etc aggravating as hell. Never had a problem out of my Makita or dewalt. I’m done with Milwaukee.

[@claudionaccarato9593]

Like all these videos 90% of the work is getting the case open , what driver bit is required . If you can’t get the case open you can’t fix it!

[@higgunscrx]

This model needs a T10 torx bit to open it.

[@chrisduffy76]

I have the same issue I will strip it down and have a look and let everyone know

[@OTBkid]

so.......?

[@skippysvr4586]

Mine was broken straight out of the box. Right after switching from makita. Junk.

[@higgunscrx]

The tool works great. Just some bad assembly at the factory. I get it sucks especially if it's from day one

[@bmanmitch2005]

What size torx bit driver fits the screws?

[@Lycc825]

T10 for my non-Fuel Milwaukee impact

[@jasonvoorhees8545]

My legendary DeWalt 18v has never given me an issue in the 8 years I've used and abused it like dropping it off the top of a 12 ft ladder. I have this old Milwaukee and suddenly it is giving me intermittent trigger issues. I love Milwaukee tools, I use them as well as my DeWalt but what is it with these triggers ?

[@poochie49]

I agree. My DeWalt impact driver runs great. Must be 15 years old. Driven hard and dropped often.

[@russellleahy]

Milwaukee quality