Bought one last year for hubby. He passed away. It sat in a closed garage until yesterday. I followed the instructions on burn out. All good. Then followed instructions on the first cook. One hour and temp never got to 400. Gauge on top never past 200. Followed instructions on turning off. Nothing cooled down afterwards. No fan blowing. Had to use oven to cook the bacon wrapped shrimp. Not happy at all. Thanks for this video. It's probably the fan and this pit never cooked a damn thing. Now I have to learn how to fix it.... I'm a subscriber now.
@@markpotter6192 mine had never been used. However they have great customer service in case you ever need to contact them. At least that was over 2 years ago. Glad you got your's going.
Shut up!!! I’ve been looking for a properly detailed video like this for months and the audacity and arrogance of your POINTLESS commentary is absolutely atrocious and disgustingly disrespectful!!!! If you don’t like it LEAVE!!!!! 🖕🖕🖕🖕 🖕
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So mine was opposite, auger wouldn’t spin so I replaced the motor. Auger still doesn’t spin after being replaced. But when I switch the fan plug with the auger plug the auger will spin but the fan will not. Does that mean I need a control panel replacement?
That’s awesome Pit Boss never gave you a hard time and signed you up for the warranty cause you forgot to. It’s nice to hear something positive about there customer service as I’ve never had to deal with them and only hear bad stories from people who have. I’m waiting for the next video brother
I have the Lexington and it’s brand new and after I do the set up and set the temp I want it just continues to climb. Pitboss said I need a new control board but it’s back ordered and it could be months
I used my Pitboss smoker for 1 year, then moved and didn't use it for 9 months. Now, I cannot get the screen to turn on, or anything else,, EXCEPT, when I just plug it in, a code flashes for about 1 second - "7F1". What do I do with that? No screen, no auger, no fan, no heat.
My pit boss lexington stopped working after 5 weeks of owning it. Customer service said it was the ingiter. Had to wait 11 days to receive the replacement. It's not the ingniter. The fan doesn't work. So now I'm on day 4 or waiting for that. Pit Boss says it could take 14 days to receive. Stay away from Pit Boss.
Should I really have to be ripping this apart for only the SECOND time using it?? Getting some L error. Not sure exactly, because it blinks on & off so fast I can't read it.
My grill will not get to the temp I set. Like 350 it will only get to 320 ish and not get any hotter. This is the temps on the controls l,(Not looking at the hood thermometer). If I set it to 400 it will get to 350ish.....cleaned ash pot, fan works....any suggestions?
Weather could play a factor or contact Pitboss and tell them your control board has a malfunction. It should not stop at a temperature you do not set it at
Exactly what mine is doing right now, its so annoying. I'm gonna call them on Monday. I guess the good news is I'm not the only one this is happening to
I have had bad experience with their customer service. My control board went hay wire . They never would replace the parts . I got 1 response from them.reached out to them several times for close to a year with zero response. I will never buy another
just picked up my Pit Boss it don't seem like it wants to get hot like the temperature when I put it up on high it won't never go up there to get about 400 and then start coming down do you have any ideas
I have only used mine twice. The last time was October. I went to turn it on today and it would not come on. This really makes me unhappy. Only used twice and already problems
After a year or so have a problem. No matter what temp setting I use the hear dies nothing but increase to 500. Even on smoke setting the temp continues rise to max. Any help please ?
@@jaybruce6974 Glad it helped. I'm sure it was my problem at that time. I did not keep the inside clean and the problems increased to the point it became unusable. After keeping the inside cleaner the problem improved quite a bit. I think some variation on temperature is just part of it. I have one of the smallest size units . I think the larger the pitt the easier it is to control temp also.
The problem with mine is anytime I get to higher temps it takes forever to get to it and then once it does my hopper starts smoking and it’s clean as a whistle. Hate using a smoker now I’m done with it. I have the same out boss as in the video. I have grown to hate this thing.
Just bought my Pitt Boss Series 5 smoker last night and going through the burn in procedure and fan is not working. UUUUUUGGGGGG!!!! Update: Called customer service and a very pleasant lady walked me through the trouble shooting and we found that the controller was bad. She is sending out a new one, no charge.
Per the manual. "Err" Error Code means, "Temperature probe wire not making connection." Solution is, Remove hopper access panel (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), and check for any damage to the Temperature Probe wires. Ensure Temperature Probe molex connectors are firmly connected and connected correctly to the Control Board.
Bought one last year for hubby. He passed away. It sat in a closed garage until yesterday. I followed the instructions on burn out. All good. Then followed instructions on the first cook. One hour and temp never got to 400. Gauge on top never past 200. Followed instructions on turning off. Nothing cooled down afterwards. No fan blowing. Had to use oven to cook the bacon wrapped shrimp. Not happy at all. Thanks for this video. It's probably the fan and this pit never cooked a damn thing. Now I have to learn how to fix it.... I'm a subscriber now.
any updates did you get a new fan I think I'm having the same problem just bought mine yesterday
@@jimmymoore6641
Their costumer service is tops. After explaining the issue they sent a new controller. It works wonderful now.
@@jimmymoore6641
Sorry. Customer service. 😂 Typo
I had to take it apart and clean everything. OK now
@@markpotter6192 mine had never been used. However they have great customer service in case you ever need to contact them. At least that was over 2 years ago. Glad you got your's going.
If ppl are looking this video up it’s bc they need help get to the point and stop with all the sales pitch until after the info
Oh how thankless people are.
Shut up!!! I’ve been looking for a properly detailed video like this for months and the audacity and arrogance of your POINTLESS commentary is absolutely atrocious and disgustingly disrespectful!!!! If you don’t like it LEAVE!!!!! 🖕🖕🖕🖕 🖕
Disrespecting people's videos is not only a blatant display of poor manners but also reveals an unsettling lack of empathy and understanding. Every video, regardless of its content or production quality, represents someone's effort, creativity, and personal expression. Deriding these works publicly is a cowardly act that diminishes the respect and civility that should underpin all human interactions. It undermines the constructive feedback that fosters growth and instead perpetuates a toxic environment where negativity thrives. Criticism can be delivered with respect and kindness; choosing otherwise only reflects a petty and immature character… if you don’t like it LEAVE!!! 🖕🖕🖕
There’s time stamps on it. My how people lack any intelligence
Very thorough explanation and walkthrough. Thank you for creating this.
the ones I been fixing the fans stick from sitting out side just reach up and spin them a couple of turns now plug back in and it will work
Just did this and BOOM! I got smoke! Thanks!
You just saved me some money! thanks for the tip, it was just what mine needed.
BAM BAM BAM!!!
bro you are the man for this comment!!!!
spun mine a few times and bam started working!!!
So mine was opposite, auger wouldn’t spin so I replaced the motor. Auger still doesn’t spin after being replaced. But when I switch the fan plug with the auger plug the auger will spin but the fan will not. Does that mean I need a control panel replacement?
That’s awesome Pit Boss never gave you a hard time and signed you up for the warranty cause you forgot to. It’s nice to hear something positive about there customer service as I’ve never had to deal with them and only hear bad stories from people who have. I’m waiting for the next video brother
Production on Point playa.
I have the Lexington and it’s brand new and after I do the set up and set the temp I want it just continues to climb. Pitboss said I need a new control board but it’s back ordered and it could be months
That sounds like what mine is doing yesterday
O I'm going through it pitboss control board on the way stop after two months but I really like mine
So My agur is working and I'm pretty sure I'm hearing the fan run but all of a sudden no smoke. It's cooking fine.
My fan intermittently turns on/off and won't go above 100 degrees. But when I hold the prime button it stays running. Any suggestions?
I used my Pitboss smoker for 1 year, then moved and didn't use it for 9 months. Now, I cannot get the screen to turn on, or anything else,, EXCEPT, when I just plug it in, a code flashes for about 1 second - "7F1". What do I do with that?
No screen, no auger, no fan, no heat.
My pit boss lexington stopped working after 5 weeks of owning it. Customer service said it was the ingiter. Had to wait 11 days to receive the replacement. It's not the ingniter. The fan doesn't work. So now I'm on day 4 or waiting for that. Pit Boss says it could take 14 days to receive. Stay away from Pit Boss.
Should I really have to be ripping this apart for only the SECOND time using it?? Getting some L error. Not sure exactly, because it blinks on & off so fast I can't read it.
Can't find original auger fan from Amazon. Does that generic one work?
I don’t know about the generic one but the Pitboss fan is the way to go
My grill will not get to the temp I set. Like 350 it will only get to 320 ish and not get any hotter. This is the temps on the controls l,(Not looking at the hood thermometer). If I set it to 400 it will get to 350ish.....cleaned ash pot, fan works....any suggestions?
Weather could play a factor or contact Pitboss and tell them your control board has a malfunction. It should not stop at a temperature you do not set it at
Just called pitboss and they are sending me a new temp sensor, thanks for the reply !
Exactly what mine is doing right now, its so annoying. I'm gonna call them on Monday. I guess the good news is I'm not the only one this is happening to
I have had bad experience with their customer service. My control board went hay wire . They never would replace the parts . I got 1 response from them.reached out to them several times for close to a year with zero response. I will never buy another
I love my pit boss thanks for the info!
Yup same here. Only a year old. 😢 also my screen is very dim.
just picked up my Pit Boss it don't seem like it wants to get hot like the temperature when I put it up on high it won't never go up there to get about 400 and then start coming down do you have any ideas
My Olga makes a rattling noise, but don’t turn what’s wrong with it
I have only used mine twice. The last time was October.
I went to turn it on today and it would not come on. This really makes me unhappy. Only used twice and already problems
After a year or so have a problem. No matter what temp setting I use the hear dies nothing but increase to 500. Even on smoke setting the temp continues rise to max. Any help please ?
Call Pit Boss. They will help and assist. 🇨🇦👍🏼
I am having the same exact issue.....did you ever get a fix?????
@@jaybruce6974 Improved quite a bit once I cleaned the internal temp probe that reads the pit temp.
@@1ProShooter thank you.....I did that today and it seemed to fix the issue!
@@jaybruce6974 Glad it helped. I'm sure it was my problem at that time. I did not keep the inside clean and the problems increased to the point it became unusable. After keeping the inside cleaner the problem improved quite a bit. I think some variation on temperature is just part of it. I have one of the smallest size units . I think the larger the pitt the easier it is to control temp also.
The problem with mine is anytime I get to higher temps it takes forever to get to it and then once it does my hopper starts smoking and it’s clean as a whistle. Hate using a smoker now I’m done with it. I have the same out boss as in the video. I have grown to hate this thing.
My blower won't stop blowing making it way too hot. What can I do????
You ever figured it out
I am not!!!!! Paying that much to buy control panels etc etc every two years. Both my grill one smoker have crappedout
Just bought my Pitt Boss Series 5 smoker last night and going through the burn in procedure and fan is not working. UUUUUUGGGGGG!!!!
Update: Called customer service and a very pleasant lady walked me through the trouble shooting and we found that the controller was bad. She is sending out a new one, no charge.
My pit boss Austin xl says err what does this mean
Each error code is different. Contact their help line for assistance
Per the manual.
"Err" Error Code means,
"Temperature probe wire not making connection."
Solution is,
Remove hopper access panel (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), and check for any damage to the Temperature Probe wires. Ensure Temperature Probe molex connectors are firmly connected and connected correctly to the Control Board.
good video other than the annoying music...don't understand why almost all youtubers add the crap music.
Can't it make another troubles?
It can it all depends
Can't hear or understand you - get a better mic!
If you make another video please cut out the stupid music
To much talking
I hate my pit boss
Auger never stops even when I turn the grill off
And Karl was a complete Dick at pit boss he was rude and wanted to read me the instructions like I was an idiot
Can’t turn the temp down below 180