Vector 3: Actual reason why right pedal disconnects 

I had the exact problem with my right sensing pedal (of my vector 3). I tried to hack the issue placing a wedge underneath the battery contact spring, which partially resolved the issue. But wasn’t a long lasting solution. I have tried using the 2nd generation battery holder and battery cap. That didn’t do the job either. After I have received the email,regarding the 3rd Gen battery caps/holders, I have contacted Garmin support, explained the issue of the metal piece having a gap between the pedal body, exactly as described on the video above. The company sent me a new right sensing pedal body, and a new pair (3rd generation) of battery carrier / cap. I essentially replaced everything with the exception of the spindle. And finally everything is working, so far with no issues (10 rides about 300 miles). I was really impressed with the Garmin costumer support line, who are actually working remotely at home due to Covid-19. It was no issue that the factory warranty was expired by almost 1.5 years.

Nice mate! Always appreciate people like you who take the trouble to prove your point thoroughly. I have the vector 3 dual and I had 1 change for a new one. The new one, I still notice drops every now and then. After watching your, Shane M and other's videos, I think I need to do a check on my pedals again. Thank you sir!

I've got 2 sets of these Garmin vector 3 pedals and they both have the same issue! So frustrating that Garmin doesn't even care that these expensive power meters are useless.

Had same problem. Sended in garmin for fix get back in 6 weeks. Used in second days right pedal was stock again.. I fixed this gap on right pedal with Skylety Thread Seal Tapes!. Now works great already 2000 miles

ATTENTION: you can easily re-tighten that metal bearing cap with an improvised ultra wide screwdriver or bent-needle-nose pliers. Worst case, just use big mouth pliers. Left pedal has normal thread, right pedal reverse, same as the spindle lock nuts. Mine got both loose after about 5000km of use. Luckily I discovered the tight left pedal before the pressure could do any damage to the battery system.

Garmin have finally redesigned the battery housing and connector and are offering free replacement parts. Lets hope these work

Excellent video. I've got the same issue and this will help me fix it.

Seems to always be the right pedal. The cartridge must not be reverse-threaded, so it is slowly working itself loose from the pedal body through mechanical precession.

Thank You! Finally we have this problem resolved. Garmin needs to get on this ASAP

I just had the same thing on my right pedal. The GAP. I contacted Garmin Service and they are replacing my pedals. It's very frustrating that such an expensive, 3rd-generation product, can still fail like this, but at least they are willing to deal with this on the back-end of the transaction through customer service. Tightening it per the service advisory didn't address it. :(

Think you are 100% correct

Same headache here. Garmin really has a lots of issues on their new products.

so what to do ? i mean they can't just sell a 1000$ product and it not functioning correctly

That was i observed on my vector 3. When the right one shifts on left so the problems begin

I have these pedals and mine came out about 1/4 inch without me knowing!!! Super scary to be riding with these pedals

I can’t emphasize the importance of having the 12mm socket and a torque wrench adjustable to 10 nm’s, to undo and tighten the spindle nut. If you don’t have these tools don’t even try to maintain the pedal.

Garmin released a service advisory that shows how to correctly torque the pedal and remove the gap.

Could this be why my right pedal offset is a bigger number than my left pedal offset?

I still have problems with mine. The last pair got replaced 6 months ago and have failed again

I have the same problem with my Garmin. In sum, I am completely disappointed with the quality and support of Garmin. With such a high-priced brand I would have expected more...

first week, my vector right can not connect, after fixfixfix it works now, but i dont know why.

Does anyone with the cork solution have higher power readings than before?

I have the same problem . I alreday change the first Ones with the warranty and my second pair have he same problem. Believe me.. the quality of this pedals is horrible. I couldn’t be more dissapointed. They produced drops and awkward info on every parameter they récord. If you need a power meter go elsewhere. Take your time and read more reviews of real users. Not the people that garmin sponsored to say good things about te worst garmin Device ever.

Hi, does the right pedal work alone or does it only work paired with the left one?

Pls, i have firstly managed to tighten the gap with pair of "Universal" pliers. But it released soon. Than i realized, There are 4 holes around the pedal spindle, so i put hex key (size3) in one of the holes and spin the pedal to tighten the gap. I could do this even during a ride - stop for a while when "right pedal is missing" message appeared, tighten the pedal and went on. Then it happened to loosen twice a ride, so i put firstly toothpaste, Then loctite in the gap. But the thread is in the middle of the pedal, so it had no sense- the gap had no thread. Finally i had to remove the hole pedal spindle following the original garmin pedal cleaning video ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z1X3ztDNL6k.html) and just after that i could unscrew the spindle totally to put the "thread lock" to the thread, not on the a is only (Pls remember, that right pedal has the reverse screw!). ThenI have put the toothpaste all along the thread inside the pedal. ( I use toothpaste instead of threadlock) Now it should be ok.

The design is correct, however the main problem is the assembly processes are not QA/test before ship to customers. Garmin should have a better QA process.

Don't buy Garmin - Very B.A.D. Buy PowerTap Pedals! I've had every problem possible with Vector 3. (takes 10days to get new ones and they work for about 1-2 battery changes - 2months - then more ISSUES. Very BAD.)

a lot of money and a lot of problems ....

Worse design ever, the pedals are pure (expensive) rubbish. Batteries don't last, so every time you change them, you face the problem again (if you were lucky to "solve" it the last time). My pedals have the new cap, they don't have the gap, but the problem remains. I feel cheated.

Bottom line DONT BUY GARMIN !!!!!!!!!!