If you unplugged it and the light went off you have a problem , if you unplugged it and the light stayed on and the alarm finally went off thats ok temp. I would hate to run with one not functioning. The alarm works on a value of ohms not grounding like the other ones. If the suggestions of crimping the tabs a bit diesn't work there are after market outmotive clips that are positive connections. Would take a little research or a trip ro radio shack possibly.