Static, volume control, radio

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pablogringo79
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Static, volume control, radio

Post by pablogringo79 »

Anyone know how to resolve an issue im having with my radio/cassette player? The volume knob is really staticy and the speakers go in and out of working when trying to adjust the volume.
kojo96
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Re: Static, volume control, radio

Post by kojo96 »

Spray a little electronic cleaning spay into the volume control shaft, pull the knob, WD40 works too. I use a piece of a plastic straw to cover the shaft while spraying it in. Then turn knob back/forth reapetidly. That should clean it up, repeat as necessary till its working properly.
Mike W.
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Re: Static, volume control, radio

Post by Mike W. »

You might have to pull the stereo out to do it well, but kojo's advice is spot on. You have something like the pic, which has some sliding contacts inside. You need to get the contact cleaner into it. Sometimes it wicks in nicely, other times you have to get it up close and personal.

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