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kmclarke · 05-02-2005, 06:53 AM

The loaded chamber indicator on my XD9 is "stuck" in the up (hot, loaded) position.

Has anyone had this happen? What is the fix?

Thanks guys

ampleworks · 05-02-2005, 08:28 AM

Most likely it is gunked up. Disassembly instructions can be had at xd-hs2000.com, the other possibility is the spring has became detatched but since it is stuck up and just doesn't flop up and down, its probably gunk.

attackrott · 05-02-2005, 08:53 AM

Disassemble the slide and see it has a lot of build up. Spray some cleaner and oil. Can you manually push it down or is it feel jammed like the spring or something is preventing it form going down at all.

Captain Ray · 05-02-2005, 11:05 AM

OK.. now I am sure you have checked this.. but are you absolutely sure there is no round chambered? Having double and tripple checked this. I can only see "gunk" being your problem. There are only three parts that can be the problem.

Parts 37,38, or 39.. the indicator, indicator pin, or indicator spring. Logic says it most likely is not the pin.. that just holds things in place.. if the spring failed, you would think it would not push up.. so that doesn't make sense.. so either some grime has got under the indicator not allowing it t fall, or something is pushing up on the spring causing the indicator to raise.

Good luck.

Raymond

Eric_Oh · 05-02-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Ray

OK.. now I am sure you have checked this.. but are you absolutely sure there is no round chambered? Having double and tripple checked this. I can only see "gunk" being your problem. There are only three parts that can be the problem.

Parts 37,38, or 39.. the indicator, indicator pin, or indicator spring. Logic says it most likely is not the pin.. that just holds things in place.. if the spring failed, you would think it would not push up.. so that doesn't make sense.. so either some grime has got under the indicator not allowing it t fall, or something is pushing up on the spring causing the indicator to raise.

Good luck.

Raymond

I agree that it would probably be one of those parts or gunk caught underneath. HOwever, doesn't the spring push up from the other end keeping the indicator down? Which would be why it is normally down and only up when a cartridge is chambered and physically pushes the opposite end of the indicator lever up?

Anyway... can you push the indicator down manually? or is there resistance when you try to? IF there is resistance, i wouldn't try to force it. That may just worsen the problem.

kmclarke · 05-02-2005, 01:32 PM

Let's say the indicator has a 100% range of travel.

Mine works, that is to say the spring does it's job and pushes the indicator back down the first 35-40%. Then "something" stops it from going the rest of the way.

Whatever the stoppage is, it can not be manually pressed (even hard) down. I have not tried a rubber mallet but I don't think I will. If it is gunk is is some gunk.

I suppose a takedown of the slide is in order. Sounds like it could only be blocked or broked.

Thanks guys

[TASF]Overkill · 05-02-2005, 02:29 PM

Removing the indicator is simple, and doesn't require any real slide disassembly. There's just one pin to remove.

Captain Ray · 05-02-2005, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric_Oh

doesn't the spring push up from the other end keeping the indicator down?

I honestly do not know... ****!! Now I am going to have to take my pistol apart again! Son of a Bitch! Thanks alot Eric!!!

Good times!

Raymond

Captain Ray · 05-02-2005, 04:09 PM

It turns out that Eric is totally right. The spring keeps the indicator down unitl a round is chambered which lifts it up. I think what you will need to do is take down the entire slide dissembly..(you don't have to take out the extractor if you don't want to, this should not be part of your problem.) I would bet that you have some piece of "gunk" lodged between the slide frame and your indicator that is stuck in there.. that will be easy enough to see after you remove the indicator, indicator spring, and indicator pin, and the entire slide assembly! LOL

It's not that hard, just follow the instructions at http://www.xd-hs2000.com/disassembly/disassembly.html Click on slide disassembly.

Good luck, and take pictures!

Raymond

ajamesp51 · 05-02-2005, 04:15 PM

There is just gunk underneith the indicator easily fixed by spraying it out with an action cleaner.

05-02-2005, 06:53 AM	#1
kmclarke XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5	Loaded Chanber Indicator Stuck Up The loaded chamber indicator on my XD9 is "stuck" in the up (hot, loaded) position. Has anyone had this happen? What is the fix? Thanks guys __________________ XD-9 Service Model

05-02-2005, 08:28 AM	#2
ampleworks XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Communistic Ohio Posts: 1,161	Most likely it is gunked up. Disassembly instructions can be had at xd-hs2000.com, the other possibility is the spring has became detatched but since it is stuck up and just doesn't flop up and down, its probably gunk. __________________ *Ampleworks*

05-02-2005, 11:05 AM	#4
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	OK.. now I am sure you have checked this.. but are you absolutely sure there is no round chambered? Having double and tripple checked this. I can only see "gunk" being your problem. There are only three parts that can be the problem. Parts 37,38, or 39.. the indicator, indicator pin, or indicator spring. Logic says it most likely is not the pin.. that just holds things in place.. if the spring failed, you would think it would not push up.. so that doesn't make sense.. so either some grime has got under the indicator not allowing it t fall, or something is pushing up on the spring causing the indicator to raise. Good luck. Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

05-02-2005, 01:32 PM	#6
kmclarke XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5	Let's say the indicator has a 100% range of travel. Mine works, that is to say the spring does it's job and pushes the indicator back down the first 35-40%. Then "something" stops it from going the rest of the way. Whatever the stoppage is, it can not be manually pressed (even hard) down. I have not tried a rubber mallet but I don't think I will. If it is gunk is is some gunk. I suppose a takedown of the slide is in order. Sounds like it could only be blocked or broked. Thanks guys __________________ XD-9 Service Model

05-02-2005, 02:29 PM	#7
[TASF]Overkill XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,447	Removing the indicator is simple, and doesn't require any real slide disassembly. There's just one pin to remove. __________________ "Semper facere bonum, an a amare odium, vita mors." [Do good always, whether through life or death, love or hate.] "He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish." Photo thread is back! (Until next disaster)

05-02-2005, 08:53 AM	#3
attackrott XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 382	Disassemble the slide and see it has a lot of build up. Spray some cleaner and oil. Can you manually push it down or is it feel jammed like the spring or something is preventing it form going down at all.

05-02-2005, 04:09 PM	#9
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	It turns out that Eric is totally right. The spring keeps the indicator down unitl a round is chambered which lifts it up. I think what you will need to do is take down the entire slide dissembly..(you don't have to take out the extractor if you don't want to, this should not be part of your problem.) I would bet that you have some piece of "gunk" lodged between the slide frame and your indicator that is stuck in there.. that will be easy enough to see after you remove the indicator, indicator spring, and indicator pin, and the entire slide assembly! LOL It's not that hard, just follow the instructions at http://www.xd-hs2000.com/disassembly/disassembly.html Click on slide disassembly. Good luck, and take pictures! Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

05-02-2005, 04:15 PM	#10
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,026	There is just gunk underneith the indicator easily fixed by spraying it out with an action cleaner. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

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