Why Does My Vape Keep Hitting After I Stop?

After you stop puffing, does your vape keep hissing and cracking? If yes, you are dealing with an auto-firing vape. It’s quite unsettling to hear noises from an electronic device when it isn’t being actively used, but it’s far more alarming when the device is a vape, especially given that vaping devices feature a heating element situated near a lithium-ion battery. An overheated battery could lead to dangerous situations.

Even the best vapes on the market can encounter auto-firing problems if they are mishandled or damaged. It’s crucial to address this issue quickly to prevent the battery from overheating. In most instances, you can stop a vape from auto-firing. This guide will walk you through the steps to do just that, and we will also share tips for avoiding this problem in the future. Additionally, you’ll find advice for dealing with the worst-case scenario if you cannot stop your vape from firing on its own.

 

How to Stop Your Vape from Auto-Firing

Your approach to halting a vape from auto-firing will vary depending on the type of vape you possess.

For addressing this particular issue, there are three categories of vapes to consider:

• Disposable vapes typically lack fire buttons or removable pods.
• Pod-based vapes that activate upon puffing and do not feature fire buttons.
• Vapes that include fire buttons.

We will detail the methods to prevent each of these vape types from auto-firing.

Stopping a Disposable Vape from Auto-Firing

In some instances, disposable vapes are equipped with on-off switches. If your disposable vape has this feature, you can easily disable it from auto-firing by toggling the switch to the “off” setting. However, in most situations, a disposable vape remains perpetually active. It operates with an automatic puff sensor that identifies air intake through the device. If your disposable vape’s puff sensor seems to be continuously engaged, it’s possible that it has become stuck due to leakage. Often, you can dislodge the sensor by blowing firmly into the mouthpiece of your disposable vape.

Stopping a Pod Vape Without a Fire Button from Auto-Firing

If your device is a pod vape that lacks a manual fire button, it shares similarities with disposable vapes in that there is no true on-off feature. As mentioned in the prior section, blowing firmly into the device may help to rectify the puff sensor. If this method fails, you can remove the pod until the problem is resolved. Without a pod in place, the device cannot auto-fire; it will only cause the light to blink until the battery is depleted.

Stopping a Vape with a Fire Button from Auto-Firing

For vaping devices that feature a manual fire button, turning off the device is straightforward, as these devices typically come with an on-off function. Generally, you can disable a vape with a fire button by pressing the button five times.

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What to Do if Your Vape Continues to Auto-Fire

Experiencing auto-firing in your vape can be alarming, especially if shutting off the device is not an option, which is often the case for disposable vapes. As previously noted, many disposables lack an on-off switch. If blowing through the mouthpiece doesn’t stop the auto-firing, your only option is to wait for the battery to deplete. During this time, please be cautious as the device may become hot and pose an overheating risk.

Handling an Auto-Firing Disposable Vape

The safest way to deal with a disposable vape that won’t stop auto-firing is to place it in a fire-safe spot and allow the battery to run out. We recommend taking the device outdoors and burying it in dirt. If that isn’t feasible, consider putting the device inside a cooking pot, ensuring no flammable materials are above it. After a few minutes, the battery will be drained, and you can then bring the device to a suitable recycling center that accepts lithium-ion batteries.

What to Do with Other Types of Vapes If They Auto-Fire

For vaping devices featuring removable pods or fire buttons, stopping the auto-firing is straightforward—just detach the pod or switch off the device. The following section will outline preventative measures against future auto-firing incidents. However, if the device has been compromised, such as by water damage or a hard fall, it might automatically resume auto-firing upon powering back on. In such situations, recycling the device is necessary.

 

Preventing Future Auto-Firing in Your Vape

By now, you should have managed to halt the immediate auto-firing issue with your vape. The subsequent step is to tackle the underlying cause of this malfunction, which we will explore next.

Ensure the Authenticity of Your Vape

The authenticity of vaping products is a significant concern across all categories, particularly with disposable vapes. There are potentially millions of counterfeit vapes currently available, prompting manufacturers like Innokin to implement verification codes on their products. Whenever you purchase a disposable vape, it is advisable to visit the manufacturer’s website and input the code for verification of legitimacy.

The rise of counterfeit vapes poses a serious safety threat, as devices not produced in authorized facilities may come with severe quality issues such as
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Issues such as leaks, substandard internal components, and the use of rejected or repurposed battery cells can arise. In simpler terms, it is more probable for a counterfeit vape to encounter an auto-firing problem, and should that occur, the likelihood of the battery overheating increases.

To maximize your chances of steering clear from purchasing an auto-firing disposable vape in the future, it is important to buy from a reputable vape shop and always verify the code before utilizing any device.

Maintain Your Vape

A primary cause for a puff-activated vape to start leaking is a leak within the device itself. Typically, the puff sensor consists of a movable membrane positioned in the airflow path. Consequently, if a leak occurs, it is inevitable that e-liquid will coat the sensor. This could cause the puff sensor to become stuck, resulting in auto-firing. Frequent blowing through the device often resolves this issue, as it can dislodge the sensor.

When it comes to disposable vapes, your options to prevent future auto-firing are limited, aside from blowing through the device once it starts to auto-fire. We will cover how to avert auto-firing in future devices in the concluding section of this guide.

However, if you are utilizing a pod system or a 510-thread battery equipped with a puff sensor, you can perform cleaning to stop the ongoing auto-firing issue.

• For those using a pod vape, remove the pod from the device. Use a paper towel to dry both the pod and the chamber at the device’s top. Ensure all e-liquid has been eliminated before trying again. If the problem persists, consider replacing the pod.
• If you are employing a 510-thread battery alongside an oil cartridge, clean the threading of the device and the base of the cartridge using a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol, as the alcohol will break down the oil.

It’s important to note that some vapes with manual fire buttons can operate with both button and puff activation. So, even if your device has a fire button, it may still be essential to clean beneath the pod, tank, or cartridge to prevent auto-firing. In certain instances, you might be able to turn off the puff sensor through your device’s menu while still keeping the fire button functional. If the auto-firing stops, it indicates that the puff sensor is at fault. Conversely, if the puff sensor isn’t the underlying cause – or if you have a vape that solely functions with a manual fire button – remove any dust or lint around the button’s edge using a toothpick.

Using a Puff-Activated Vape? Lighten Your Puff

The main reason a puff-activated vape experiences leaks is because you are puffing too hard on it, akin to how you might puff on a tobacco cigarette. In actuality, vaping devices require significantly less air pressure. Excessive air pressure on a puff-activated device can force e-liquid out of the wick or reservoir, leading to coil flooding and allowing e-liquid to trickle down to the puff sensor. Therefore, only apply the air pressure needed to produce vapor from the device.