The volume control just wouldn't adjust right...it either made sound way loud, or bring it down to "mute" level, and it would take a while playing with it for a compromised level. So, being the electronic tech guy, I decided to remove the whole radio and fix the problem. I found out the volume control was a rotary decoder (looked like an old fashion potentiometer but with a logical output instead). After removing the pcb from the bezel, I had to flip aside four tabs on the metal body of the volume control and then boala!: the contacts were exposed (two rouns track combs and several contacts around the round flat surface). I got some rubbying alcohol and few Q-tips, carefully cleaned all contacts. after reassemblying the volune control, and reinstalling the radio: it worked like a champ!!and we are happy to have saved some bucks!
The volume control just wouldn't adjust right...it either made sound way loud, or bring it down to "mute" level, and it would take a while playing with it for a compromised level. So, being the electronic tech guy, I decided to remove the whole radio and fix the problem. I found out the volume control was a rotary decoder (looked like an old fashion potentiometer but with a logical output instead). After removing the pcb from the bezel, I had to flip aside four tabs on the metal body of the volume control and then boala!: the contacts were exposed (two rouns track combs and several contacts around the round flat surface). I got some rubbying alcohol and few Q-tips, carefully cleaned all contacts. after reassemblying the volune control, and reinstalling the radio: it worked like a champ!!and we are happy to have saved some bucks!
- rubenca, Covina, CA, US