My Dyson SV03 cordless vacuum has quit working and has a flashing red light. What does this mean and how do I fix it?

Dyson's site reports: "A flashing red light indicates that there is a fault, please call the Dyson Helpline."

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Red = flashing 1 to 10 times means needs a new body

Red -= flashing 11 or more times means needs a new battery

You will have to Contact dyson directly, the number is usually located on the main shaft when you remove the canister, most dyson a are guaranteed for 5 years parts & labour inclusive, hope this helps.....

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Could be a bad battery that needs replacing.

Hi, it's Allan at Dyson.

Apologies for the late reply.

Essentially, it depends slightly on where this light is flashing. Is it on the battery itself or on the charger?

If it is flashing, is it fast or slow?

In this situation, there is not a fix that you yourself can do to resolve the problem. I would recommend contacting Dyson in your region to discuss it and resolve the problem via a new part.

Please give the Dyson Helpline a call on 1-866-693-9766 (US), 1-877-397-6622 (CA), 0800 298 0298 (UK). Our experts will be happy to talk you through some further diagnostic checks when you have your machine easily to hand.

I hope this is helpful.

Many thanks,

Allan

Hi there, it's Jack at Dyson.

A flashing red light from a Dyson cordless vacuum signals a fault with the machine. We're happy to take you through some simple diagnostic checks over the phone when you have your machine easily to hand - just give us a call on 0800 298 0298 (UK), 1-866-693-9766 (US), 1-877-397-6622 (CA) or 1800 239 766 (AU).

If a replacement part is needed we can also confirm if this is covered under your Dyson guarantee.

We'll look forward to speaking with you.

Does red "charge status" lights pulsate when it quits?
If so the problem is with the filter. Access the main air filter (usually blue with white filter) , remove filter and note a small cylindrical metal insert -- this a magnet that is sensed to "insure" that the filter is in place before using. Fix: 1) try bending the filter so magnet makes better contact with sensor (sensor is buried in the plastic); 2) (this one worked for me) wad up some paper and carefully place behind just that part of filter to force the filter closer to the sensor -- this will require some patience but it can be done.

Sounds like a faulty charger
Contact Dyson they have fantastic customer service and are cheaper then most repair companies

It means that the vacuum is too hot or too cold