Airpods Max only work when plugged in

“thank you and I will also say the instant they are unplugged they turn straight off”

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You are welcome.

Try resetting these, if you are getting this power-on issue. How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support

“Airpods Max problem: My airpods max have always had problems and now whenever I plug them up they light up and when i unplug them they stop working and won't turn on.”

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Troubleshooting AirPods Power Draining:

A. A Few Links to Visit:

• Start Here: Charge your AirPods with Charging Case and Learn about Battery Life - Apple Support
• If your AirPods Con’t Charge - Apple Support
• How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

B. Try the Following Tasks:

• Hold Down the Button on the case for about 15 seconds.
• Use an Apple Brand Cable - not a third party one - cool though it may look, a fabric, third-part cable would likely tear - (Apple cable's are plastic and are intended for Apple)
• Remove the AirPod from the Case, then place it back in the charger. Perhaps it need to resync with he charger.

“Airpods Max problem: My airpods max have always had problems and now whenever I plug them up they light up and when i unplug them they stop working and won't turn on.”

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Use Siri:

Open Siri, and then say something like "Turn on AirPods". Learn More Here: How to use Siri on your iPhone - Apple Support