Volume Control Fooked

[Black20VT]

Hi all,

For some reason, my volume control on my stereo is shafted. When I turn it up, it jumps down, very often to 0 and I've have to start again. It's getting really frustrating now, as it's sooo difficult to turn up.

Any idea what it could be? To me it sounds like a dodgy connection, but anyone any idea how to fix it?

Thanks in advance

 

[mk1golf_jack]

I have the same problem, i have no idea what it is either, i have found though if i pull it out as im trying to turn it up it works, but it never has a problem when im trying to show someone!

I need to fix mine too, its driving me bonkers!

 

[acidstrato]

is it really failing though

they are quite temperamental and seem to correct themselves if for example you were to accidentally turn it up too loud. you have to be gentle

 

[Black20VT]

It's been like it for about 6 months now. Was fine, but now, being rough or gentle (oohh errr) makes no difference, it's determined to stay at or around 0!

I was wondering if it's the connections?

 

[shaunmc263]

on mine to turn the volume up i have to press the plastic just above the volume control then turn it up, then sometimes it just goes down to 0, really annoying..i think mine is a connection problem but just havnt got round to looking at it yet

 

[Sharky_82]

esactly same problem for the past 3 months -

 

[sssstew]

mine is fine, but ive seen mikes one do this, i think its dirt/dust onder the contacts a strip down and clean should help.

 

[JIMYU]

I've got this problem too.

I find if you use a finger on either side and give it a slow turn it works but if you just slide your finger over it won't...its bonkers!

 

[NowGottaIbizaMk5]

Mine is the same problems as JimYu ... seems to love being set to zero. Even delicate turning of the volume control knob with fingers placed on each side can be useless - especially if you go over a bump at the same time ;-(

So, if it needs cleaning how do we do it folks?
Is it related to the problem with the cd changer not being recognised at random (although someone did say that it might be an earthing problem)?

Is the headunit knackered or repairable then?

 

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[stevegti6]

mine is the same its been like it since ive owned the car i just live with it mate

 

[ttothec]

mine does the same... i find turning the volume control in the anti clockwise direction (quieter) about 4-5 full turns, it then works fine for the rest of that day

 

[merlin051]

Yup, Same problem here, i fnid if you just go very slow and steady its ok, but once you hit a bump while your doing it, it jumps down again :-/


Its also a sod when messing wiht Balance/Fade settings

 

[Essex_Cupra]

Same problem !

I thought it was because of the dust, if you give it a strong blow all around the volume control it seems to work perfect for a while might just need a good scrub !

Although I would like a perminant alternative without replacing it with a head unit!

 

[andygolf]

yea mine was the same until tonight when i gave it a small tugg out the way and it works perfect now horray

 

[__B3NNY__]

My work tansit does this drives me nuts!! Cupras fine though

David.

 

[Ibiza125]

Yeh you just have to be gentle when turning it... Mine does it too when I just turn it quickly. REALLY annoying but adaptable!

 

[Ibiza125]

Bringing back from the dead but...

Has anyone found a real solution to this?? It is really driving me nuts now!! I have to resort to changing it click at a time...

 

[NowGottaIbizaMk5]

no ;-(

 

[Black20VT]

Me neither. After the original joy of pulling it whilst turning it to get a result, this is now also failing.