Snap On CTS561 broke down today

[Blwnsln]

Hey guys has any one else had problems with their CTS561? I was removing some screws in a Mercedes splash pan and the driver stopped engaging. It's been making odd noises lately and I've had the Snap on dealer look at it a few times due to charging issues. He bent the tabs back for me to make a better connection,it's definitely out of warranty but I dont use it often, only to take splash pan bolts out. The gun now sounds like its spinning but won't engage. Any ideas?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[billymade]

You could take it apart and to try figure out what is wrong; buy parts here:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/parts/pro_det.asp?Item_id=76628&group_id=22085

or ship it out for repair from Snap-On; they have a flat fee and fix anything thats wrong... typically 1/3 cost of a new one. I'm sure someone here or one of the dealers on this board; can tell you how much that is... good luck!

 

[Blwnsln]

You could take it apart and to try figure out what is wrong; buy parts here:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/parts/pro_det.asp?Item_id=76628&group_id=22085

or ship it out for repair from Snap-On; they have a flat fee and fix anything thats wrong... typically 1/3 cost of a new one. I'm sure someone here or one of the dealers on this board; can tell you how much that is... good luck!

Thanks man, thats a nice break down, I started to take it apart but had to move onto another project and I didnt have time to hunt down a long skinny small tox bit to remove one of the bolts, the rest are out!

Im guessing its the gear box and the check wont engage, it sounds like a gear is stripped and is just spining freely. Much like a blown trans!

 

[Skin]

get a bosch

 

[Fedwrench]

Have you ever twisted a tight bolt loose with it manually? It's probably time for a new one. I'm on my second one. It's one of my favorite tools. I wish I would have known the flat rate repair deal applied to it before.

 

[wafrederick]

I have read about this on Facebook which Snap On is on too,the teeth on the gears strip out.

 

[Skin]

my bosch has never complained when i've used it as a wrench, even the 2 craftsman 4.8v pistol screwdrivers i've been through have never given me issue other than batteries finally failing to hold a decent charge after a couple years of daily use.

the latter is an incredible bargain for the do-it-yourselfer and/or anyone who doesnt need loads of torque, especially when they go on sale for $15-$20.

I'd hope that Snap-On would be able to make something comparable for $140.

 

[Fedwrench]

I'd hope that Snap-On would be able to make something comparable for $140.

No such luck for me. At least I got mine on sale for $99 besides, they all say china on them in tiny leters.

 

[chadster1]

You need a new gearbox. CTS561-150A.

 

[billymade]

chadster1, what is the flat rate repair cost for these?

 

[HomeBrewA4]

I love my drill and have used the **** out of it. but I will say, the flash lights that came in my kit, **** and neither of them work.

 

[Blwnsln]

You need a new gearbox. CTS561-150A.

whats the warranty on these 90 days? sounds like a used car warranty to me. fill me in please

 

[mrshaun]

Cts561 flat rate is 50-55 plus tax and applicable shipping charges.

71.95 for the body only plus tax on the trucks
90 day warranty on the rebuild
1 yr warranty on the body only if you buy that one

 

[mrholeshot]

Stay away from Snap-On electric tools.

 

[X1 Mike]

get a bosch

my bosch has never complained when i've used it as a wrench, even the 2 craftsman 4.8v pistol screwdrivers i've been through have never given me issue other than batteries finally failing to hold a decent charge after a couple years of daily use.

the latter is an incredible bargain for the do-it-yourselfer and/or anyone who doesnt need loads of torque, especially when they go on sale for $15-$20.

I'd hope that Snap-On would be able to make something comparable for $140.

Don't you hate it when you're trolling and don't even get a nibble.

 

[Skin]

it wasnt a troll so i could care less if someone listens or not. if it broke down from light use its a POS and i'd be getting it fixed and sold asap.

 

[mrshaun]

mr holeshot I think your cat is messing with your thoughts of snap on.

 

[X1 Mike]

it wasnt a troll so i could care less if someone listens or not.

You call it "castin from the dock", I call it "trollin", Tomayto, Tomahto.

 

[HomeBrewA4]

mr holeshot I think your cat is messing with your thoughts of snap on.

I dont have a lot of SO electric tools, but I can see his point. My drill that is disgusted here, works great, but my flash lights ****. My SO guy would just pry the contact over and it worked for a day or so and go back to doing what it was, he'd pry it again and that is it. I couldnt get em exchanged for the life of me.

I am not impressed with SO electrical parts. I could see if it was 1 flashlight, but its 2 of the same model. Or maybe its just my SO guy that *****. :

 

[Blwnsln]

Cts561 flat rate is 50-55 plus tax and applicable shipping charges.

71.95 for the body only plus tax on the trucks
90 day warranty on the rebuild
1 yr warranty on the body only if you buy that one

What's the warranty if you purchased it new?

 

[chadster1]

1 year warranty on new units.

 

[Monte]

Does it have plastic gears or metal gears ??

 

[wafrederick]

Some of Snap On's early electric and cordless power tools in the 1980s were made by Black and Decker until Dewalt changed that.There was a huge disagreement and Dewalt would not buld anything up to Snap On's specs.

 

[Blwnsln]

1 year warranty on new units.

thank you sir, my dealer took care of it, even though it was purchased on
8/11/09... I had asked him a few mounths ago and he told me it was out of warranty, my information was incorreclty transfered to him, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I found the recipt yesterday and hes going to take care of it, becuase when I asked for warranty 3 mounths ago it was still actully under warranty.

 

[ramprat]

does any one know what a continual flashing light on the charger means for my CTS561

 

[stikman56]

I use one every day, have for years, they have been without issue.

 

[jfcasey]

does any one know what a continual flashing light on the charger means for my CTS561

This is a 7 year old thread, but usually that indicates a failed battery.

 

[JohnDeere1]

Ive owned 3 of them plus the 1/4 impact which i still have its cheaper to just buy a new used one gun only from ebay the don't demand alot of money being so old. They are great little guns to have when they work I pawned mine off for more than I paid for them 3 guns and 8 batteries with 2 chargers. If it's something small parts are cheap I had both the ones with clutch and one without I now have the 14.4 version it's night and day better and just a hair bigger I'd go that route.

 

[JohnDeere1]

does any one know what a continual flashing light on the charger means for my CTS561

Bad battery just use another higher volt battery and run wires from it and zap it a few times and it will come back to life I had to do this to mine and other nicad tools I've had very easy.