Morphy Richards Intermittent Electrical Connection

Cordless vacuum intermittently cuts out when moving the wand or twisting the handle

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Possible Causes

Loose wiring in wand-to-floorhead connector, Worn contacts at wand/handheld joint, Broken conductor inside flexible cable, Cracked PCB in floorhead neck

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Remove the battery before inspecting connectors.

  • Wiggle test: With the vacuum running (battery refitted), gently move the wand and floorhead joint. If the motor or brush cuts out, there is a connection issue.
  • Inspect connectors: Remove the wand and check the electrical pins for bending or wear. Clean with a dry cloth.
  • Try direct connection: If possible, connect the floorhead directly to the handheld (without the wand). If the issue disappears, the wand wiring is faulty and the wand should be replaced.
  • Replace faulty section: Replace the wand or floorhead assembly depending on where the intermittent connection is located.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Extension Wand Assembly
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