Makita Radio
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Randomly flipping through settings, suggests to me that the rotary encoder under the knob is dirty.
Here's a video that shows getting into a similar radio and removing the encoder.
He wrongly calls it a potentiometer - he also says you can only replace it. I would try a spray of contact cleaner first and then exercising it in both directions.
Depending on the version, the source button may have a micro switch underneath, or a conductive rubber contact like a remote control button.
If it's a microswitch, it likely needs replacing. If it's conductive contacts, those can also be gently cleaned up.
Just to add, this definitely isn't a battery issue!
Here's a video that shows getting into a similar radio and removing the encoder.
He wrongly calls it a potentiometer - he also says you can only replace it. I would try a spray of contact cleaner first and then exercising it in both directions.
Depending on the version, the source button may have a micro switch underneath, or a conductive rubber contact like a remote control button.
If it's a microswitch, it likely needs replacing. If it's conductive contacts, those can also be gently cleaned up.
Just to add, this definitely isn't a battery issue!
I now have no buttons having any effect. When I remove the battery, it states power failure, even though it has a new set of AA batteries.
Also the main knob seems to feel very sturdy and nothing like the loose one in that video.
Also the main knob seems to feel very sturdy and nothing like the loose one in that video.
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