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My Volume knob basically fell apart.

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16K views 29 replies 23 participants last post by  subyrubyroo  
#1 ·
I can still push to mute or reboot, and then push again to unmute. But the metal stem is all loose and will not raise or lower the volume. I can still do that on the steering wheel, But has anyone had this happen and did you fix it? I am tempted to take a hammer to the stem to see what happens.
 
#10 ·
Has anyone managed to source a new potentiometer? I fatfingered the one in my wife's 2019 limited and while I was able to solder the cracked PCB back together, the button function in the potentiometer thinks it is a full time circuit now and continues to reset the system every three seconds. I can fix it easily enough, but not without parts.
 
#5 ·
When in doubt of a mechanical (or, really, any) problem, the hammer is your friend! And if that doesn't fix it, try a 5lb metal mallet.
No, they might not fix the problem but they'll definitely scare the hell out of your Crosstrek from causing any future problems.
This is all scientifically-backed fact...
 
#2 ·
I've used the following with some success;
RadioShack #6400148
CRC QD Electonic Cleaner #05103