Litter Robot 3 Pinch Detect (permanent) Error (rapid blink yellow light) Bypass/Fix. See note first!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2022
- BEFORE DOING THIS BYPASS HACK:
Be sure to do the usual fixes first.. Clean plastic pinch detector part that flexes first (the cracks), then clean both sides of clear screen covers over drawer full lasers, and the laser part too. Look at the metal pieces for the detector that touch and make sure they are clean, not corroded and actually touching. If doing these fixes fixes your problem and yellow rapid light stops. Then you know this was the issue, and this bypass will work for you if you want a permanent solution that you don’t have to repeatedly check and clean to fix this ever present reoccurring error. If these fixes don’t work for you, then you may need a new DFI (drawer full indicator) or chip board replacement.
Helpful video to get you to the pinch detector terminal spot inside the robot where I apply my fix if you don’t know how to get there already:
• Replacing the Pinch De...
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You take the bottom off by removing I believe a total of 9 screws, some you will need a long screwdriver to reach. I didn’t put this in my video as it was too hard to hold camera and remove screws, but I wish I’d pointed them out at least. Sorry for that. When you flip the base over, remove screws at the feet pads (spots robot sits on- quarter sized circles), you will see a long tunnel at the sides of these pads (3 of them, the 4th is shorter screw closer to surface) the long tunnels have a screw at the bottom to remove. A long magnetic screw driver is helpful as putting them back in without one can be a challenge, but you can also attach a magnet to the metal of your long screwdriver and this will help. There are 2 screws under each handle and one at the back side of the robot in the center. I believe these are all you need to take out to remove base, just keep track of what you’ve removed and from where. If you look up videos for pinch detector replacement that should walk you through the base removal too. Truly you should not try this bypass unless you have previously checked your metal detectors to see that they are touching (not even smallest gap), they are clean, & they don’t have corrosion, also make sure the moveable trip sensor plastic piece inside robot litter emptying square shoot doesn’t have debri on it or stuck in crack. When you fix all these issues, and robot functions as it should without error, Then you know there is no problem with your circuit board or a wire connection or wire problem. These may need replacing to fix. If everything functions and you are just sick of having to check all these things and clean everything again and again to return stop yellow light error, then do the bypass and you’ll never have to mess with any of the above again. But it’s important to know that cleaning, and fixing the contacts of your trip sensors fixes your issue before you do this permanent fix. Hope this helps :)
Maybe one day I’ll take my robots apart again and shoot a better video, but I’ve had no issues since my fix and just had no desire to do another video detailing it again in even more depth. Maybe some day :)
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. I have had the Litter Robot for over three years. The pinch detector has been a constant nuisance. On the day I was leaving for overseas for three weeks, the blinking yellow light happened and my usual cleaning did not work. I had to get a back up regular litter box for my cat sitter...and the house was a mess with litter when I returned. I searched for a solution and found your video which I followed and solved the problem permanently. I am so happy...and so are my cats (and future cat sitters). This is the first time I ever commented on a video, but just had to thank you for this incredibly useful guidance. Much appreciated!
Omg I could cry finding this. I’m getting divorced and have cancer. Super sick and the robot saves me from having to deal with it too much. Since it’s been broken I’ve had them refuse to use a traditional litter box even so far as to knock all the litter out to pee on the floor. I just got all the supplies to try this. Fingers crossed
I’m glad to see someone bypassing these fancy sensors! I’ve had a lot of issues with my robots and I’ve always thought if I could just bypass the dfi and pinch sensors I’d have a lot less headaches
Thank you! I cut the connections off the two metal tabs and used a Wire Twist Cap to connect the two wires permanently. Worked great and theres enough slack in the wire that i can redo the connections to the metal tabs if ever needed.
THANK YOU!!!! You saved me $$$$$ my pinch sensor plates were corroded, a good clean and bypass as you detail here worked wonders. The base disassembly wasn’t shown but once I checked where all the screws were it wasn’t too hard. I’ve had my litter robot 4 years now and other than replacing the liner and periodic cleaning its worked great and still looks like new. Penny my cat says Thank you that was purrrrfect! 😊😺💕👍
Thank you so much for this. I’ve been pulling my hair out. I’ve done various surgeries on my LitterRobot over the years, but I’ve taken this thing apart three times today and cleaned the contacts and everything else and bent them to make sure they are touching but the flashing yellow light won’t stop flashing. Took it apart a fourth time and followed your technique and it worked. Thank you!!
Omg you’re a life saver!!! I was getting so angry and ready to toss this thing out the window! I followed your suggestions and it worked like a charm! Thank you so so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is the first video I have felt the need to comment on. Just to say thank you we have 3 litter robots and despite constant pinch sensor changing and cleaning I could not solve the dreaded fast yellow blinking light. I was even thinking of buying new bases!! Problem now solved 😊
THANK YOU. You have saved me from ripping my hair out, and prevented me from having to buy a whole new unit after only 1.5 years. THANK YOU!!!
🎶DID I EVER TELL YOU YOURE MY HEEEEEEEERO🎶 I actually didn’t have a screwdriver long enough to get to all the screws, but I could still reach the parts with my hands and wiggled them out!! My cat has her poopy palace back!
Thank you so much, after 4.5yrs of use that pinch sensor finally started acting up consistently about a month ago. I’m so happy to find a permanent solution!
Literally took me about 3 seconds thanks to you. So many videos but not the solution I needed except for this one🙏 thank you!
Thank you so much ! I've been having so many problems with the pinch detector sensor, I was really getting annoyed. I bought my litter robot in 2019 and it was starting to have the problem for a while. Your solution was exactly what I needed. My cats are seniors so I know they will not climb in it while it moves. So, many, many thanks !
Thank you so much for this! That pinch detector was driving me crazy! Just finished getting them bypassed and the box seems to be working just fine!
This is a great video. It is so helpful to understand the machine. My pinch detectors were corroded and it took very little scraping with a knife at the right spot to fix the contacts. It would not have happened if this video had not explained the pinch detectors so effectively. Thank you!
Man I wish I would have seen this a couple of years ago! Thank you so much!!
THANK YOU!! For this video! This error has been driving me nuts for months now. I was able to fix it right before I go out of town for a few days and I don’t have to worry about the cats not having a potty!!
Thanks. This is the second time I followed your instruction with success. This year I had several pinch detector alarms and I have removed them as you suggested. My cats don’t jump in when it’s moving. Thanks for doing all the research.
I have to say, this is the most calming instructive video I have ever watched!! Thank you for your detailed process and calming influence. I don't have a problem with my LR3 yet but I have saved this video for future reference.
We’ve had so much trouble with that error and I’m so glad that is a thing of the past with your hack!