Many months later, ninjas still having issues and this video still fixing it apparently. Can’t thank you enough and can’t stop wondering how you figured “that” out.
OMG this worked!! This is the second ninja I’ve owned that had this error. Last time they sent me a new unit and today they told me I could buy a new one for 50%. I said not if it is only gonna last 12 to 14 months. Came to TH-cam to see if anybody else had this problem and saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.!!!!
@@sandy713 really glad to see this video is still helping people. I originally posted it out of sheer frustration of having to find out what would make it work when Ninja didn’t even have any answers. I really wish they would watch this video and either do a recall and replacement or offer partial refunds for faulty equipment. I’ve gotten to the point where I get upset when I don’t get to beat it to get it to work. 🤣
Thank you so much. Had it stuck on shut lid forever so I was using my oven for my steaks, but now my oven isn't heating up. You are a lifesaver, thank you.
For the last 6plus months I’ve looked at this paper weight sitting on my counter and have found no fix. I saw TH-cams telling me to clean where the lid is. I haven’t looked up fixes in awhile and was about to accept its fate. I said let me look one more time. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video! I was able to use my ninja tonight! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Same issue in UK. This is my second grill . First one lasted 6 months. They replaced base unit only and this has lasted 7 months before developing same fault as before. All set to contact them when I came across this video. Tried it. Just tapped it with rubber handle of a screwdriver. Absolutely flabbergasted that it worked. Thank you so much for this info. Begs the question though, why aren’t Ninja doing something about it. Social media is full of people having the same problem.
I was skeptical but it worked. We were messing with it for 30 minutes, making sure no food stuck or anything on sensors, inside and out. Thank you! I am also going to clean the back sensors with vinegar and dawn as recommended by another person in another video.
A few whacks with the rubber mallet and problem solved. It did take a few strong hits, so don't be afraid to be tough. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Thanks, it happened a few times this week. Thought maybe some gunk had gone where it shouldn't. Couldn't find anything. Had sausages and fish fingers all loaded and ready to do. Damned thing wouldn't start. Found your video, quick bash on the back and voila! it's working... Cheers!
Whacked it twice and nothing happened and thought I've fallen for a silly prank then before walking away gave one final whack and it came alive!! Thankyou
Worked like magic!!!. I hit severally downwards it did not work until i hit moderately harder this time ifoward, like I was going to make the lid align & it turned on like a charm. Every other thing failed, but this tap worked. THANK YOU, MISTER.
Brilliant! Didn't have a mallet handy, but a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand (I've got big hands 😂) did the trick. Thanks for such a simple fix!
Mine started with the same issue after I accidentally hit the eject button while the lid was closed. My husband followed these instructions and it worked. He too asked, I wonder how he figured that out?! So grateful for you Scott!!!
I can't wait to get home and try this! I was actually looking at new ones on line and thought I'd see if anyone else had this problem and up popped your video! I'll post my results 😊
My sister gave me her ninja foodie with this problem. I tried the rubber ballot. It worked! This does indicate that a micoswitch is sticking. It will eventually fail completely, but it works for now.
Sir you are genius! I thought this wouldn't work. Read the other comments and said hey I'll try anything once. First try didn't do anything so I hit it a bit harder and it actually started. Now just waiting to see if it will stay on after it says add food. Well that was short lived because I guess I have to keep giving it a whack to keep it on. Once I opened the lid it shut off again. Probably going to have to buy another. I don't feel comfortable having to keep hitting it to use it. Thanks for your effort
Man I been messing with damn thing for ever. Didn’t want to trash it and I saw this video and Walla! It now works as you said. Freakin Amazing! A Rubber Mallet and bamboom it works! Thank you Sir!
I thought you were joking. I was hitting it with my hand as I didn’t have a rubber mallet to hand. I ended up getting a tea towel and hammer, first hit…beep beep and on it came. I couldn’t stop laughing. Amazing thank you!!!!!!!
pmsl I do not friggin believe it, thank you very much, we have a 15 in 1 ninja and were baffled as to why it was saying close lid although it was closed, ours being different than your model I never thought it would work but many many thank yous as indeed it did, I am now a ninja foodi repair man..
Wow! So it is true that all you need is a big hammer to fix things. My wife will be so happy to find out that my saying "It's just gonna take a bigger hammer" was right all along lol! 😆🤣😂 I just ordered one of these so this video gave me a lot of re-assuredness that if this becomes a problem with mine that I'll be able to fix it. And I have "just the hammer" lol! Thank you for a great video and laugh. ☺👍
was one step from the garbage can...nonstop CLOSE LID..tap with mallet.. WORKS..YOU ARE A GENIUS !!!!!!!
Many months later, ninjas still having issues and this video still fixing it apparently.
Can’t thank you enough and can’t stop wondering how you figured “that” out.
OMG this worked!! This is the second ninja I’ve owned that had this error. Last time they sent me a new unit and today they told me I could buy a new one for 50%. I said not if it is only gonna last 12 to 14 months. Came to TH-cam to see if anybody else had this problem and saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.!!!!
@@sandy713 really glad to see this video is still helping people. I originally posted it out of sheer frustration of having to find out what would make it work when Ninja didn’t even have any answers. I really wish they would watch this video and either do a recall and replacement or offer partial refunds for faulty equipment. I’ve gotten to the point where I get upset when I don’t get to beat it to get it to work. 🤣
Worked like magic! I was about to haul mine out to the trash… but I love it so I searched hoping to fix it & found your video. THANK YOU!🎉
This was surprisingly effective. I hope it stays fixed... 5 stars!
Thank you so much. Had it stuck on shut lid forever so I was using my oven for my steaks, but now my oven isn't heating up. You are a lifesaver, thank you.
For the last 6plus months I’ve looked at this paper weight sitting on my counter and have found no fix. I saw TH-cams telling me to clean where the lid is. I haven’t looked up fixes in awhile and was about to accept its fate. I said let me look one more time. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video! I was able to use my ninja tonight! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Same issue in UK. This is my second grill . First one lasted 6 months. They replaced base unit only and this has lasted 7 months before developing same fault as before. All set to contact them when I came across this video. Tried it. Just tapped it with rubber handle of a screwdriver. Absolutely flabbergasted that it worked. Thank you so much for this info. Begs the question though, why aren’t Ninja doing something about it. Social media is full of people having the same problem.
I was skeptical but it worked. We were messing with it for 30 minutes, making sure no food stuck or anything on sensors, inside and out. Thank you! I am also going to clean the back sensors with vinegar and dawn as recommended by another person in another video.
A few whacks with the rubber mallet and problem solved. It did take a few strong hits, so don't be afraid to be tough. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Thanks, it happened a few times this week. Thought maybe some gunk had gone where it shouldn't. Couldn't find anything. Had sausages and fish fingers all loaded and ready to do. Damned thing wouldn't start.
Found your video, quick bash on the back and voila! it's working... Cheers!
Whacked it twice and nothing happened and thought I've fallen for a silly prank then before walking away gave one final whack and it came alive!!
Thankyou
Just had this issue. Worked like a charm. Thank you!
OMG! I tried the “trick” and it worked! Thanks for the tip!!!!
Worked like magic!!!. I hit severally downwards it did not work until i hit moderately harder this time ifoward, like I was going to make the lid align & it turned on like a charm. Every other thing failed, but this tap worked. THANK YOU, MISTER.
Brilliant! Didn't have a mallet handy, but a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand (I've got big hands 😂) did the trick.
Thanks for such a simple fix!
You are a genius. This is funny but it works. Thank you so much.
The GREATEST troubleshooting video EVER
Mine started with the same issue after I accidentally hit the eject button while the lid was closed. My husband followed these instructions and it worked. He too asked, I wonder how he figured that out?! So grateful for you Scott!!!
@@annaodum4092 pure desperation, frustration and a lot of hunger.
😂😂 at first I thought this was a joke, but I'm telling you are you TH-cam fans I did it and it worked and my ninja is back in business
What was the worst that could happen, right?
That works I guarantee you
It just worked for me also lol
FR same here n now it’s working 😂
Pure genius, it just worked now for me as well!
I can't wait to get home and try this! I was actually looking at new ones on line and thought I'd see if anyone else had this problem and up popped your video! I'll post my results 😊
You are a genius, hit it with the rubber tip of my crutches. The boys are back in town. Thx.
It works! I was very skeptical but also desperate so I tried it with a wooden mallet and it worked on the dirt hit!
Thanks for the post, you're a life saver.
My sister gave me her ninja foodie with this problem. I tried the rubber ballot. It worked! This does indicate that a micoswitch is sticking. It will eventually fail completely, but it works for now.
Whoop!! I was about to throw it out! Figured why not try this first. It works! Thank you Thank you!
It still cracks me up that it really worked!! Thank you!
Sir you are genius! I thought this wouldn't work. Read the other comments and said hey I'll try anything once. First try didn't do anything so I hit it a bit harder and it actually started. Now just waiting to see if it will stay on after it says add food.
Well that was short lived because I guess I have to keep giving it a whack to keep it on. Once I opened the lid it shut off again. Probably going to have to buy another. I don't feel comfortable having to keep hitting it to use it. Thanks for your effort
Just thumped it twice with the side of my fist. Fixed!
Thanks for the vid!
It's really works!
Thank you for quick solution!
Add another win 🏆 🙌🏾 Mine is the outdoor woodfire grill..
Just a couple taps on each hinge because they're two and😊🎉
Damn, dude..... thanks! I just smacked it with my hand where you said!
Thank you! I was ready to buy a new one. I didn't have a rubber mallet but a dish towel over that spot and a meat tenderizer tool did the trick!
Exactly what I did too! Bingo!
It works!! Thank you!!
Worked first try lol. You sir are a hero
Umm...I thought this was a joke!! But I'll be darned...it actually freakin' worked! I had an "Add Food" error.
Man I been messing with damn thing for ever. Didn’t want to trash it and I saw this video and Walla! It now works as you said. Freakin Amazing! A Rubber Mallet and bamboom it works! Thank you Sir!
Big thanks for this, my Ninja started doing this today and this video saved mine!
Omg I am a believer!!
Mine was not working for 2 weeks until I saw this video!!!
Thank u so much🎉
Glad it helped!
Thank God for this post. It works problem solved. Thank you!
What? This actually worked for me. Amazing. THANK YOU
I have the model fg551q S5 and worked! Thank you!
Awesome, worked like a charm. Thanks, you saved my ninja from the trash pile
NO WAY IT ACTUALLY WORKED, THANK YOU!!! I CAN EAT NOW
I thought you were joking. I was hitting it with my hand as I didn’t have a rubber mallet to hand. I ended up getting a tea towel and hammer, first hit…beep beep and on it came. I couldn’t stop laughing. Amazing thank you!!!!!!!
I have to confirm that this still works
Fixed my issue on my ninja foodi grill and air fryer!! Thank you
It actually works! Thank you! 😊
100% works... I didn't have a mallet so I used my soda stream bottle and it worked 😂🤣... thanks for the video ❤
The fast that this ACTUALLY works blows my mind!!! Hahaha THANK YOU!
Amazing.. thank you!
Can’t believe that worked! Thanks!!
😂 I've had this happen to me! Thanks, Scott, for the solution to this issue!🔨
Worked! Will look to see how to clean sensor next after this caveman solution!
Tried it, it worked! Thanks.
This worked spot on, thank you! I just wonder how long it's going to last until I have to keep waking at it again, lol??
I can’t believe it, IT WORKED. Cheers Pal. 😲👍
Worked! Did mine with a roll of packing tape!
You saved my weekend 🎉 thanks bro
pmsl I do not friggin believe it, thank you very much, we have a 15 in 1 ninja and were baffled as to why it was saying close lid although it was closed, ours being different than your model I never thought it would work but many many thank yous as indeed it did, I am now a ninja foodi repair man..
This video saved me money . Was about to throw my away until I watched this video. Thank you.
This totally worked!!! Thanks for posting!
My dad’s answer to fixing ANYTHING on the farm was “ Get a BIGGER hammer “ I wonder what size he would have used on this 😂
🔨🔨🔨🔨
Worked like a charm, thanks.
Well I’ll be damned, it fucking worked! 🤯
Wow, It worked. You are awesome!
You’re a hero sir 🫡
It worked perfectly. Thank you.
Thank you. Worked on the Ninja Foodi Grill model I have.
Confirmed. This works.
I can not believe this worked! Tytyty!
bro you da man. thank you!! good luck to you. it worked perfect.
I have different ninja air fryer that just started doing this last night. I am shocked that this actually worked. 😂😂
This actually worked!!
I have a different model but similar issue and the hammer worked for me
Si funcionó!!!! thanks 🙂🙂🙂
it...worked. Bruh, thank you!
Yes ..just it works ..thanks
I was hoping this would work, but it did not for me. Worth the try though
@@paulcarr5918 wish it worked for everyone, some may have a larger problem.😕
Dropped mine on floor when trying to turn it over & it started working. So can believe this works 👍
Well I'll Be Damned... It WORKED !! 😂😂 Thanks A BUNCH. Enjoy Your Steak !! 🥩😊
Working, thanks.
It works, thank you
Thank you so much. You are a genius!!!
Thank you! Banging it with a hockey puck also works too🤣🤣
This is the most savage solution that i ever seen 😂
Didn’t have a mallet so I stumped mine with my foot 😂😂. Thanks
I will try this tomorrow and update it
It didn’t work for me.
It worked 🎉 thank you
Wow! So it is true that all you need is a big hammer to fix things. My wife will be so happy to find out that my saying "It's just gonna take a bigger hammer" was right all along lol! 😆🤣😂
I just ordered one of these so this video gave me a lot of re-assuredness that if this becomes a problem with mine that I'll be able to fix it. And I have "just the hammer" lol! Thank you for a great video and laugh. ☺👍
Omg. It works!!!!!
I thought this was a joke but it worked😂
my issue is after it heats up it says add food i add food but it never starts. its like it doesnt know the door is closed.
@@smooveb191 try the ol’ tappity tap withe the lid closed, then open, then closed again. It might just need more “correcting”
It works thank you!
Wow it worked thnks a lot 😊
This actually works 😂
that really did it.. LOL , thanks a lot
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