Right pod not holding charge

[262Runnr]

So my 3rd Gen right AirPod frequently is dead. Sometimes it works and sometimes not.
The left side is fine. I checked this case this morning before my long run and it showed green, however when I took it out of case the right one was dead again and left was fine…😐
Is it salvageable or do I need to just order a new one?

 

[Mackilroy]

Have you checked the contacts in your case if they’re dirty? I had that happen, and after a quick cleaning the AirPod charged normally.

 

[262Runnr]

Have you checked the contacts in your case if they’re dirty? I had that happen, and after a quick cleaning the AirPod charged normally.

thanks for the heads up. I actually never thought about how they charged, now I see the contacts and cleaned everything. Hopefully that will solve the issue...

 

[Mackilroy]

What was the outcome?

 

[Soondae]

I have had the same problem with my Gen2's over the past two years, keep the contacts clean but they intermittently won't charge the left or right (only one side will charge). I got fed up as I couldn't rely on them and just purchased Gen 4 no ANC. Considered a new charging case for the Gen 2's but the cost made it more worthwhile to purchase the inexpensive Gen 4.

 

[262Runnr]

...so I cleaned the contacts, showed green on the case however the same right piece would not connect so I had no music on my long run this morning...
This evening I connected the case with pod to my iMac and it shows both units almost fully charged and case was 92% charged...They are both working fine tonight this evening but they are just not reliable. I will probably end up buying a Gen4 as the poster above....will give it another try this week but not hopeful.

 

[262Runnr]

OK, so update....no need to buy new iPods the problem appears to have been cleaning the contacts inside the case. They are actually working great now and I have learned more about them...

 

[mk313]

I've had this same issue since I started using AirPods. I've purchased 4 pairs over the years & all of them seem to have the issue at different times, with different sides (sometimes it's the left, sometimes the right). I THINK I have finally figured it out. In my case, manually pushing the AirPods forward in the case usually solves the issue, but only as long as I put pressure on the AirPods. Once I let go, it will go back to not charging.

The solution I found, after lots of trial and error is to put sticky tack (that stuff they use in school to hang stuff on the walls, Gorilla Mounting Putty is the one that I use) in the top of the case & then cover it with a small piece of paper. I put it in the part of the top holes in the case that are closest to the hinge & then up into the peak of the hole, and then cover it with a small piece of paper. I just used a torn off corner of a receipt. It took a couple of tries to get the right amount in there, but when I close the case it took a slight amount of pressure to close it, but after that, the putty moulded to the shape of the AirPods & it closes fine now. And it's been 3 days & both AirPods in the set have charged every day so far.

If something comes up and this stops working, I'll report back, but so far, so good.