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Is there a way to forestall this from ever happening? EG is it the **** itself and the tabs within it? If so, is it easy to pull it off and just put something in the bottom of the **** so that even if the tabs broke, that wouldn't sink down too far? I've seen so much of these that I try to avoid turning the radio on and off at all I just turn the volume down, lmao.
Same here - I never touch the On/Off ****. The radio is always On and I raise or lower the gain with the steering wheel control.
Another similar user here. I control volume from the wheel and if I want quiet time I just mute from the steering wheel by holding down the 'mode' button.
I ran into this problem today and wound up on this forum looking for solutions. I was able to pull the **** back out using 2 popsicle sticks and a pair of channel locks. You may need to shave the popsicle sticks down with a razor blade but should be able to get one in the top and bottom. I was careful not to squeeze too hard so as not to damage the metal and the **** came right out. I hope this method works for others. (note that channel lock images below were taken after the **** was pulled out)
1. Do Not push, slap, or mash, the buttom hard. Use lightly.
2. I take it off every 3-6 months and spray the dial POTS and **** teeth with electroins clean and lube, to Prevent from ever happening.