Many months later, ninjas still having issues and this video still fixing it apparently. Can’t thank you enough and can’t stop wondering how you figured “that” out.
OMG this worked!! This is the second ninja I’ve owned that had this error. Last time they sent me a new unit and today they told me I could buy a new one for 50%. I said not if it is only gonna last 12 to 14 months. Came to RUclips to see if anybody else had this problem and saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.!!!!
@@sandy713 really glad to see this video is still helping people. I originally posted it out of sheer frustration of having to find out what would make it work when Ninja didn’t even have any answers. I really wish they would watch this video and either do a recall and replacement or offer partial refunds for faulty equipment. I’ve gotten to the point where I get upset when I don’t get to beat it to get it to work. 🤣
For the last 6plus months I’ve looked at this paper weight sitting on my counter and have found no fix. I saw RUclipss telling me to clean where the lid is. I haven’t looked up fixes in awhile and was about to accept its fate. I said let me look one more time. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video! I was able to use my ninja tonight! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Thank you so much. Had it stuck on shut lid forever so I was using my oven for my steaks, but now my oven isn't heating up. You are a lifesaver, thank you.
Whacked it twice and nothing happened and thought I've fallen for a silly prank then before walking away gave one final whack and it came alive!! Thankyou
I was skeptical but it worked. We were messing with it for 30 minutes, making sure no food stuck or anything on sensors, inside and out. Thank you! I am also going to clean the back sensors with vinegar and dawn as recommended by another person in another video.
Same issue in UK. This is my second grill . First one lasted 6 months. They replaced base unit only and this has lasted 7 months before developing same fault as before. All set to contact them when I came across this video. Tried it. Just tapped it with rubber handle of a screwdriver. Absolutely flabbergasted that it worked. Thank you so much for this info. Begs the question though, why aren’t Ninja doing something about it. Social media is full of people having the same problem.
Mine started with the same issue after I accidentally hit the eject button while the lid was closed. My husband followed these instructions and it worked. He too asked, I wonder how he figured that out?! So grateful for you Scott!!!
Worked like magic!!!. I hit severally downwards it did not work until i hit moderately harder this time ifoward, like I was going to make the lid align & it turned on like a charm. Every other thing failed, but this tap worked. THANK YOU, MISTER.
Brilliant! Didn't have a mallet handy, but a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand (I've got big hands 😂) did the trick. Thanks for such a simple fix!
Thanks, it happened a few times this week. Thought maybe some gunk had gone where it shouldn't. Couldn't find anything. Had sausages and fish fingers all loaded and ready to do. Damned thing wouldn't start. Found your video, quick bash on the back and voila! it's working... Cheers!
I thought you were joking. I was hitting it with my hand as I didn’t have a rubber mallet to hand. I ended up getting a tea towel and hammer, first hit…beep beep and on it came. I couldn’t stop laughing. Amazing thank you!!!!!!!
I can't wait to get home and try this! I was actually looking at new ones on line and thought I'd see if anyone else had this problem and up popped your video! I'll post my results 😊
My sister gave me her ninja foodie with this problem. I tried the rubber ballot. It worked! This does indicate that a micoswitch is sticking. It will eventually fail completely, but it works for now.
Sir you are genius! I thought this wouldn't work. Read the other comments and said hey I'll try anything once. First try didn't do anything so I hit it a bit harder and it actually started. Now just waiting to see if it will stay on after it says add food. Well that was short lived because I guess I have to keep giving it a whack to keep it on. Once I opened the lid it shut off again. Probably going to have to buy another. I don't feel comfortable having to keep hitting it to use it. Thanks for your effort
A few whacks with the rubber mallet and problem solved. It did take a few strong hits, so don't be afraid to be tough. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Man I been messing with damn thing for ever. Didn’t want to trash it and I saw this video and Walla! It now works as you said. Freakin Amazing! A Rubber Mallet and bamboom it works! Thank you Sir!
pmsl I do not friggin believe it, thank you very much, we have a 15 in 1 ninja and were baffled as to why it was saying close lid although it was closed, ours being different than your model I never thought it would work but many many thank yous as indeed it did, I am now a ninja foodi repair man..
Wow! So it is true that all you need is a big hammer to fix things. My wife will be so happy to find out that my saying "It's just gonna take a bigger hammer" was right all along lol! 😆🤣😂 I just ordered one of these so this video gave me a lot of re-assuredness that if this becomes a problem with mine that I'll be able to fix it. And I have "just the hammer" lol! Thank you for a great video and laugh. ☺👍
Many months later, ninjas still having issues and this video still fixing it apparently.
Can’t thank you enough and can’t stop wondering how you figured “that” out.
OMG this worked!! This is the second ninja I’ve owned that had this error. Last time they sent me a new unit and today they told me I could buy a new one for 50%. I said not if it is only gonna last 12 to 14 months. Came to RUclips to see if anybody else had this problem and saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.!!!!
@@sandy713 really glad to see this video is still helping people. I originally posted it out of sheer frustration of having to find out what would make it work when Ninja didn’t even have any answers. I really wish they would watch this video and either do a recall and replacement or offer partial refunds for faulty equipment. I’ve gotten to the point where I get upset when I don’t get to beat it to get it to work. 🤣
was one step from the garbage can...nonstop CLOSE LID..tap with mallet.. WORKS..YOU ARE A GENIUS !!!!!!!
Worked like magic! I was about to haul mine out to the trash… but I love it so I searched hoping to fix it & found your video. THANK YOU!🎉
This was surprisingly effective. I hope it stays fixed... 5 stars!
For the last 6plus months I’ve looked at this paper weight sitting on my counter and have found no fix. I saw RUclipss telling me to clean where the lid is. I haven’t looked up fixes in awhile and was about to accept its fate. I said let me look one more time. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video! I was able to use my ninja tonight! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Thank you so much. Had it stuck on shut lid forever so I was using my oven for my steaks, but now my oven isn't heating up. You are a lifesaver, thank you.
Whacked it twice and nothing happened and thought I've fallen for a silly prank then before walking away gave one final whack and it came alive!!
Thankyou
😂😂 at first I thought this was a joke, but I'm telling you are you RUclips fans I did it and it worked and my ninja is back in business
What was the worst that could happen, right?
That works I guarantee you
It just worked for me also lol
FR same here n now it’s working 😂
I was skeptical but it worked. We were messing with it for 30 minutes, making sure no food stuck or anything on sensors, inside and out. Thank you! I am also going to clean the back sensors with vinegar and dawn as recommended by another person in another video.
Same issue in UK. This is my second grill . First one lasted 6 months. They replaced base unit only and this has lasted 7 months before developing same fault as before. All set to contact them when I came across this video. Tried it. Just tapped it with rubber handle of a screwdriver. Absolutely flabbergasted that it worked. Thank you so much for this info. Begs the question though, why aren’t Ninja doing something about it. Social media is full of people having the same problem.
Mine started with the same issue after I accidentally hit the eject button while the lid was closed. My husband followed these instructions and it worked. He too asked, I wonder how he figured that out?! So grateful for you Scott!!!
@@annaodum4092 pure desperation, frustration and a lot of hunger.
Worked like magic!!!. I hit severally downwards it did not work until i hit moderately harder this time ifoward, like I was going to make the lid align & it turned on like a charm. Every other thing failed, but this tap worked. THANK YOU, MISTER.
Thank you! I was ready to buy a new one. I didn't have a rubber mallet but a dish towel over that spot and a meat tenderizer tool did the trick!
Exactly what I did too! Bingo!
Add another win 🏆 🙌🏾 Mine is the outdoor woodfire grill..
Just a couple taps on each hinge because they're two and😊🎉
Brilliant! Didn't have a mallet handy, but a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand (I've got big hands 😂) did the trick.
Thanks for such a simple fix!
You are a genius, hit it with the rubber tip of my crutches. The boys are back in town. Thx.
Thanks, it happened a few times this week. Thought maybe some gunk had gone where it shouldn't. Couldn't find anything. Had sausages and fish fingers all loaded and ready to do. Damned thing wouldn't start.
Found your video, quick bash on the back and voila! it's working... Cheers!
I thought you were joking. I was hitting it with my hand as I didn’t have a rubber mallet to hand. I ended up getting a tea towel and hammer, first hit…beep beep and on it came. I couldn’t stop laughing. Amazing thank you!!!!!!!
OMG! I tried the “trick” and it worked! Thanks for the tip!!!!
The GREATEST troubleshooting video EVER
I can't wait to get home and try this! I was actually looking at new ones on line and thought I'd see if anyone else had this problem and up popped your video! I'll post my results 😊
My sister gave me her ninja foodie with this problem. I tried the rubber ballot. It worked! This does indicate that a micoswitch is sticking. It will eventually fail completely, but it works for now.
Worked first try lol. You sir are a hero
Damn, dude..... thanks! I just smacked it with my hand where you said!
Sir you are genius! I thought this wouldn't work. Read the other comments and said hey I'll try anything once. First try didn't do anything so I hit it a bit harder and it actually started. Now just waiting to see if it will stay on after it says add food.
Well that was short lived because I guess I have to keep giving it a whack to keep it on. Once I opened the lid it shut off again. Probably going to have to buy another. I don't feel comfortable having to keep hitting it to use it. Thanks for your effort
My dad’s answer to fixing ANYTHING on the farm was “ Get a BIGGER hammer “ I wonder what size he would have used on this 😂
🔨🔨🔨🔨
It works!! Thank you!!
It works! I was very skeptical but also desperate so I tried it with a wooden mallet and it worked on the dirt hit!
Just had this issue. Worked like a charm. Thank you!
It still cracks me up that it really worked!! Thank you!
A few whacks with the rubber mallet and problem solved. It did take a few strong hits, so don't be afraid to be tough. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Whoop!! I was about to throw it out! Figured why not try this first. It works! Thank you Thank you!
Omg I am a believer!!
Mine was not working for 2 weeks until I saw this video!!!
Thank u so much🎉
Glad it helped!
You are a genius. This is funny but it works. Thank you so much.
Holy Sh*t!! It actually works!!! I can use my grill again! Thanks buddy!😂🙏🏽
Just thumped it twice with the side of my fist. Fixed!
Thanks for the vid!
I have the model fg551q S5 and worked! Thank you!
It's really works!
Thank you for quick solution!
I have to confirm that this still works
Man I been messing with damn thing for ever. Didn’t want to trash it and I saw this video and Walla! It now works as you said. Freakin Amazing! A Rubber Mallet and bamboom it works! Thank you Sir!
Well I’ll be damned, it fucking worked! 🤯
Big thanks for this, my Ninja started doing this today and this video saved mine!
Umm...I thought this was a joke!! But I'll be darned...it actually freakin' worked! I had an "Add Food" error.
Thanks for the post, you're a life saver.
What? This actually worked for me. Amazing. THANK YOU
Thank God for this post. It works problem solved. Thank you!
Awesome, worked like a charm. Thanks, you saved my ninja from the trash pile
The fast that this ACTUALLY works blows my mind!!! Hahaha THANK YOU!
Amazing.. thank you!
Fixed my issue on my ninja foodi grill and air fryer!! Thank you
Pure genius, it just worked now for me as well!
You’re a hero sir 🫡
😂 I've had this happen to me! Thanks, Scott, for the solution to this issue!🔨
100% works... I didn't have a mallet so I used my soda stream bottle and it worked 😂🤣... thanks for the video ❤
I can’t believe it, IT WORKED. Cheers Pal. 😲👍
Can’t believe that worked! Thanks!!
You saved my weekend 🎉 thanks bro
This worked spot on, thank you! I just wonder how long it's going to last until I have to keep waking at it again, lol??
This totally worked!!! Thanks for posting!
Worked! Will look to see how to clean sensor next after this caveman solution!
Worked like a charm, thanks.
NO WAY IT ACTUALLY WORKED, THANK YOU!!! I CAN EAT NOW
Tried it, it worked! Thanks.
Worked! Did mine with a roll of packing tape!
pmsl I do not friggin believe it, thank you very much, we have a 15 in 1 ninja and were baffled as to why it was saying close lid although it was closed, ours being different than your model I never thought it would work but many many thank yous as indeed it did, I am now a ninja foodi repair man..
Wow, It worked. You are awesome!
This video saved me money . Was about to throw my away until I watched this video. Thank you.
I can not believe this worked! Tytyty!
Thank you. Worked on the Ninja Foodi Grill model I have.
Well I'll Be Damned... It WORKED !! 😂😂 Thanks A BUNCH. Enjoy Your Steak !! 🥩😊
It actually works! Thank you! 😊
It worked perfectly. Thank you.
I have different ninja air fryer that just started doing this last night. I am shocked that this actually worked. 😂😂
bro you da man. thank you!! good luck to you. it worked perfect.
Thank you so much. You are a genius!!!
it...worked. Bruh, thank you!
Dropped mine on floor when trying to turn it over & it started working. So can believe this works 👍
This actually worked!!
I was hoping this would work, but it did not for me. Worth the try though
@@paulcarr5918 wish it worked for everyone, some may have a larger problem.😕
Didn’t have a mallet so I stumped mine with my foot 😂😂. Thanks
Thank you! Banging it with a hockey puck also works too🤣🤣
I have a different model but similar issue and the hammer worked for me
Wow! So it is true that all you need is a big hammer to fix things. My wife will be so happy to find out that my saying "It's just gonna take a bigger hammer" was right all along lol! 😆🤣😂
I just ordered one of these so this video gave me a lot of re-assuredness that if this becomes a problem with mine that I'll be able to fix it. And I have "just the hammer" lol! Thank you for a great video and laugh. ☺👍
Yes ..just it works ..thanks
This is the most savage solution that i ever seen 😂
It works, thank you
I will try this tomorrow and update it
Confirmed. This works.
Working, thanks.
It works thank you!
that really did it.. LOL , thanks a lot
It worked 🎉 thank you
I thought this was a joke but it worked😂
Omg. It works!!!!!
Wow it worked thnks a lot 😊
This actually works 😂
LOL, give a man a hammer, and every problem is a nail!
legend
Si funcionó!!!! thanks 🙂🙂🙂