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Sure Signal Box

mjdayer
2: Seeker
2: Seeker

Hi. My sure signal box (version 3) appears dead - no lights. Any suggestions please? I have tried separate power sockets and it has been like it for > 48h now. I suspect it is dead. Thanks

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BandOfBrothers
17: Community Champion
17: Community Champion
Hi

Look at http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Vodafone-Sure-Signal/Troubleshooting-Please-read-before-posting/td-p/... and the FAQs pages in https://support.vodafone.co.uk/Network-and-coverage/Sure-Signal/

How long have you owned it for ? As they have a 2 year warranty.

Current Phone  >

Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.

 

 

HI

 

Thank you. I had checked those out already. 

 

I will call 191 from the mobile. It's been less than 2 years. Just need to get somewhere with signal now!

 

Cheers

 

Mark

cineriv
16: Advanced member
16: Advanced member

Hi Mark,

Unfortunately it is an internal fault which can only be repaired by Vodafone.

You can arrange this by using Live chat ..... http://www.vodafone.co.uk/contact-us/index.htm

or returning unit to a Vodafone shop if practical.

 

Good luck,

Mike.

gsmsecure
12: Established
12: Established
Please take a look at my post (link below) in relation to SureSignal V3 units failing with all lights out and the reasons why..

IF YOUR DEVICE HAS FAILED WITH THE LIGHTS OUT THEN THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE INTERNAL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED BY HEAT AND CONTINUING TO LEAVE IT CONNECTED CARRIES A SMALL FIRE RISK. VODAFONE SHOULD NOT BE RECOMMENDING ANY OTHER ACTION THAN TO REMOVE IT FROM THE MAINS IMMEDIATELY.

Please report the failed unit to Trading Standards via Consumer Direct on 0345 4040506 who are investigating why so many of these units are failing catastrophically and that they are potentially a fire hazard when they do fail.

Trading Standards need to know about any failure where all lights are out as it is suspected that components on the power supply PCB has suffered extreme heat or voltages. Whether or not Vodafone replace under warranty or you have been told to go buy another, report it.

If you near to the unit when it failed you probably would have witnessed a loud bang with a bright flash.

These units fail anytime from new within a week to around two and a half years. Consumer law covers you to claim compensation or a refund as you should have reasonably expected it to have lasted longer.

You can use the UK courts to claim for up to six years from date of purchase so even if yours failed a while ago you can still make a claim.

For over three years Vodafone claim these devices are reliable and safe and have not addressed why so many are failing with heat damaged components inside.

https://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Vodafone-Sure-Signal/Suresignal-V3-Overheated-Hot-Burnt-out-amp-Dead...

It is important to report all failed SureSignal V3 using the links below to:

BBC's Watchdog: https://ssl.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mg74/contact

Trading Standards: Call them on 0345 4 040506

Vodafone CEO: http://www.ceoemail.com -  (Search Vodafone UK)