Problems with Dewalt DCB101 20V max charger

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jonesrMember since Jun 2013

just got a max 20V drill & driver kit with two 20V max 1.5 Amp batteries.  batteries were charged and lasted a long time.  They now need charging.  the DCB101 charger shows slow blink in charging and solid when done on both.  Batteries are only charging to 14.4V (B- to B+) on both, and do power to drive drill or driver.  Charger says 12V/20V.  is there some switch or something that must be set to charge the 20V to full 20V?  Both batteries are new and no failures are indicated on the charger blinking light.  I love the drill and driver when they work (great power), but am now frustrated

Thanks for your help

kjonesMember since Oct 2010

Exchange the charger.

JohnDaddyoMember since Aug 2013

kjones wrote:

Exchange the charger.

Darn, that’s not as easy as it sounds. I don’t have a receipt anymore. HATE to pay

80.00 for a new charger. I’ve probably charged my two batteries maybe 10 times each?

Isn’t there a little switch inside I can flip?  LOL  🙁  DARN!

I should have said that today my charger is blinking fast. Tried two batteries.

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