Why Does My Vape Keep Hitting After I Stop? (And How To Fix It)

Let me guess! You are done with vaping and want to place the pen in your pocket, but it seems it still produces vapor. If that is so, do not worry; this is a problem that often occurs with disposable e-cigarettes but also with advanced ones.

Furthermore, it is distinctively more pronounced with vape devices featuring auto-fire mode. Having your disposable vape pen auto-fire can be frustrating because it ruins your vaping experience, and if you do not fix it, you will go through your e-liquid much faster than usual!

So, if you are wondering: “Why does my vape keep hitting after I stop, ” the answers you are looking for are here! Let’s dive in!

Troubleshooting Auto-Firing: Why Does it Happen?

So, auto-firing is a very popular and practical feature of many vapes, and it means that the device will be activated by the user drawing in vapor.

However, auto-firing can also refer to the unpleasant situation where your device is hitting on its own without drawing vapor or pressing the activation button.

Considering that you probably do not want to see vapor coming out of your pocket or purse, it is logical that you want to fix it. Although rare, your device auto may auto-fire e-liquid, which can easily burn your lips and tongue.

But before we start repairing the issue, which is not always possible, let’s see why auto-firing happens.

1. Draw Activation Sensor is Faulty

As noted, this often happens with vapes that come with the auto-fire mode, and failure of the draw activation sensor is the most common problem resulting in auto-firing.

Also known as an airflow sensor, a pressure-sensitive switch is located near the mouthpiece or in the device’s airflow path, so when you try to take a hit, it activates the sensor, which sets the process of vaporizing the liquid in motion.

The sensor detects the changes (if there are any) in the airflow and thus activates the device. If this is happening without you drawing, there is a chance your airflow sensor is not working correctly and is getting triggered by ‘false’ changes in the airflow.

Sometimes this error is caused by the user- it can result from mistakenly blowing into the mouthpiece or exposing your device to extreme winds, which messes up its sensor.

2. Battery is Damaged, Bad, or Defective

To be honest, many problems you experience with vapes can be related to the battery, which powers the device. If there is an issue with the battery, the device can either stop working or occasionally auto-fire.

All vape devices, regardless of the type, are powered on lithium-ion batteries and come with microchips that ‘tell’ the device to hit or vaporize the e-juice. This issue is easily fixed, buy a new battery, and do not be cheap when choosing it!

However, if the battery is recently bought and malfunctions, contact the seller for a replacement battery or a refund.

3. Poor Connection between the Battery and Atomizer

When you have a poor connection between the battery and atomizer, the result is a huge malfunction, such as auto-fire.

There are many reasons why poor connection occurs in vape devices– maybe there are cracks in the coils or a gap between the coil and the battery contacts or threads. If there are some cracks in the coils, you can replace them with new ones.

Sometimes poor connection can be a result of screwing on a cartridge too tightly. On the other hand, maybe you did not put the device correctly after disassembling it (if you are not using a disposable one).

4. Accumulation of Debris and Condensation

Sometimes your device stops working or auto-fires because there is an accumulation of dirt on the battery threads. To fix this, you will have to dismantle the device and clean the debris with a cotton swab.

Generally, most vape users do not maintain their e-pens, which includes occasional cleaning of that debris if there is any.

Also, we often keep the vapes in a pocket or purse, where they can get into contact with lint or dirt, and if you do not secure the device after dismantling it, that lint can easily find its way into the device and block the connection.

If you are a long-time vaper, you have probably experienced condensation within your device. You dismantle it, wanting to pour in a new e-liquid, and there seems to be some condensation in your tank in the form of small droplets or moisture from the air.

Dismantling and cleaning of the device is reserved for long-term use of vape pens!

5. Your Tank is Leaking

Besides dirt and debris, sometimes the e-liquid spills out of the tank and hinders the connection and, generally, the device’s function. In most cases, when this happens, the device is dead, and you will have to buy a new one.

The tank can leak because of the poor-fitting and low-quality seal. These seals on disposable vapes are not high-quality, and with prolonged use, they can perish and break down, causing a leak. On the other hand, you may not fill the tank correctly and use a cheap liquid.

6. Your Device is Operating in High Temperatures

Sometimes auto firing results from your device operating at high temperatures or higher than usual. In other words, your device is overheating. Generally, vape pens need high temperatures to heat up to the coil, which vaporizes the vape juice.

However, when a faulty battery or the cell is not fully charged or overcharged, the device can just auto-fire for no apparent reason.

Furthermore, leaving your device in direct sunlight or your car for a prolonged period can cause it to overheat, especially during these hot summer days!

7. Bad Coils

Coils are important parts of the device; if there is an issue, you end up with a faulty pen or cigarette. So how do coils mess up with the auto-fire?

Well, they can easily get damaged and burnt, especially with improper use and care, and their malfunctioning can confuse the sensor, causing it to fire without drawing the vapor. You can easily buy a new coil and replace it.

How to know that your coils are the issue? When vaping, your will experience a burnt taste, and the liquid often darkens in color. When changing the coils, use the opportunity to clean the moisture and build-up of debris.

8. Improper Use

Did you know you can cause your device to auto-fire? Yes! Playing around with the puffs, drawing in vapor too hard, or blowing into the mouthpiece can hinder the sensor’s performance.

Also, when you buy a vape, there are instructions on how to use it and store it. If you use a cheaper pen, you should follow the instructions religiously if you want it to last as long as possible.

Some users tend to leave their pens in heated cars or be exposed to direct sunlight, negatively impacting the device’s performance. On the other hand, overuse of the pen without any maintenance can damage the atomizer.

However, improper device cleaning can also be why you are dealing with auto-fire. Ultimately, damage to the device caused by dropping it or mishandling it can be why your vape ‘smokes on its own.’

Why is My Vape Giving Weak Hits?

Another common problem that vapers experience is that their vape produces less vapor than usual. In most cases, your device will show a light blinking or will not blink at all. The reason for this occurrence is the battery voltage which is most likely low or too high.

This happens when there is an unsafe load on a battery, and the pen’s protective circuit prevents it, resulting in weak hits. So, you will have to adjust the voltage in your device. The optimal voltage for vape devices is between 3.7 volts and 4.2.

Also, when buying disposable vape devices, the number of puffs is indicated on the packaging, and there may be a chance that you have overused the pen. On the other hand, you may be inhaling too quickly, not allowing the device’s wick enough time to saturate itself.

How to Prevent Auto-Firing?

There are numerous vapes on the market today, and if you want to stop having issues with auto-firing, we suggest you go for a high-quality vape, like a mod, which is more expensive and not so lightweight but worth the price.

Ultimately, when going for a disposable vape, you must be aware that it is not a product meant to last long, as indicated in its title, and it will be nice to adjust the expectations to the quality of the product you are purchasing.

However, that does not mean that all disposable vapes are low-quality, and since we are on the topic, here is a list of the most reliable disposable vapes! Also, here are some of our tips to prevent auto-firing!

• Maintain the device
• Check the connections regularly
• Reduce the heat
• Do not expose the pen to direct sunlight
• Use a high-quality battery
• Check the coils and replace them if needed

If you have never cleaned the vape pen and are unsure how to do it, we must familiarize you with its components so you can disassemble it if you are using a rechargeable vape. Most vapes include a pre-filled pod or tank, coil, atomizer, mouthpiece, activation button, and battery.

Remember that most disposable vapes cannot be dismantled (maybe the mouthpiece can be detached), unlike rechargeable vapes intended for long-term use.

Conclusion

Auto-fire is one of the most common problems that vapers face, and it is not very pleasant! You can prevent it by following our suggestions, such as maintaining the device, reducing the heat, using high-quality batteries, and others.

The causes of the auto-firing include problems with the draw activation sensor, battery, coils, high temperatures, leaking tank, improper use, accumulation of dirt, and device overheating!

Let us know if you managed to fix your vape and found the solution to your problem! If you have any questions, do not be shy and ask away!