# Zero not extruding past hotend (tried fixes from other forums)

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**Category:** Sovol Zero\
**Created:** [May 13, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/zero-not-extruding-past-hotend-tried-fixes-from-other-forums/9995 "2026-05-13T20:34:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![MikeHides](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mikehides/32/4372_2.png) [@MikeHides](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/MikeHides)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/zero-not-extruding-past-hotend-tried-fixes-from-other-forums/9995/3 "2026-05-14T00:28:35Z")

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Hi @sethiscool2  
Maybe it’s related to this issue where the gear pin works its way out a bit. The cover @Lion recommended works well.

> [@Sovol Zero – under-extrusion caused by worn extruder gear (Solution update - loose pin)? Need advice on replacement](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-zero-under-extrusion-caused-by-worn-extruder-gear-solution-update-loose-pin-need-advice-on-replacement/9679/2):
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> I thought the Zero had resolved this.

If that is not the issue, loading on the zero can be a bit fussy, I will generally try to remove the curve in the filament for the first bit, and a 45 degree cut for the filament works wonders.  
Just search for filament cutter on your favorite site.

Welcome to the forums! 🎉

Cheers,  
-Mike

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