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bryan.d4
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Extruder gears just click and won't load filament

After upgrading my i3 2s to 2.5, I can't load the filament. The gears just click and the filament won't move down.

The nozzle is not clogged as I can push the filament down with my hand and it comes right out of the nozzle. The gears spin correctly when no filament is between them.

Posted : 17/04/2019 1:02 am
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Re: Extruder gears just click and won't load filament

Looks like the rear gear axle is not fully engaging the two shaft ears, and the gear isn't where it should be; catching on things or not meshing with the driven gear. This is a known issue on some MK3 printers. But I might be seeing movement from the door not being tied down.

If you open the idler door, do you still get clicking? If yes, you might have a broken motor wire somewhere in the bundle.

Posted : 17/04/2019 6:59 pm
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