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E46 Radio Volume Knob Repair

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  1. sauce

    sauce New Member

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    Hi All,


    Does anyone know where or how can i fix my Radio Volume Knob in KL? im not able to adjust the volume anymore but still able to turn on and off.

    im having the Basic E46 Radio Cassette.

    Thanks~
     
    #1 sauce, May 31, 2015
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  2. jarance

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    No need to repair coz you can use the volume control on the MF steering wheel.
     
    #2 jarance, Jun 2, 2015
  3. sauce

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    Hi Jarance,

    My steering Wheel is the basic one which does not have any buttons there. is there any alternative ways?
     
    #3 sauce, Jun 3, 2015
  4. jarance

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    There are some people who upgrade their steering to MF.
     
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  5. jarance

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    BTW, the on/off and the volume are 2 switches.

    ON/OF is a toggle switch whereas the volume is like a rotary switch. That means you can turn it forever.
    I think the locking nut for the volume is loose. Just open it and check.
     
    #5 jarance, Jun 3, 2015
  6. sauce

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    Thanks Jarance,

    im not a technical guy. im scared that i broke something else when i open it. haha..
    is there any workshop to go to?
     
    #6 sauce, Jun 4, 2015
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    No idea coz I usually DIY this type of thing. Maybe can try some accesories shop?
     
    #7 jarance, Jun 4, 2015
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    hmm.. accessories shop nowadays is mostly plug and play. hardly find those that willing to repair
     
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    bro, do you have some basic tool. It is really not that hard to remove the HU.

    just make sure you have a jack hammer and a chain saw.. (just joking)
     
    #9 jarance, Jun 16, 2015
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    Hi Bro, try to just press slightly harder and turn...it will work.. mine is same as yours..
     
    #10 arun5976, Jul 30, 2015
  11. sauce

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    hmm.. it used to be that way where i need to apply some pressure. but now its like completely lose.. press slightly harder and turn does not help :( anymore



    haha maybe i will try DIY on one fine day.. last thing i want is to make it completely not functioning.. haha
     
    #11 sauce, Sep 29, 2015
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    yes, this usually apply for the BMW Business CD version. Happen to a lot of people. Mine is cassette version btw.

    To confirm is to rotate the knob of the volume. if there is no 'clicking' movement, the rotary encoder is broken.
     
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    I see, think I don't have this broken plastic problem too since mine is also cassette version.
    Currently also facing the same issue, i.e. knob volume turn malfunction since few months ago, but luckily still got the steering control.
    However, am thinking of trying to get a double DIN player instead of repairing the knob.
    Anyway, too many player type out there and ranging from few hundred to few thousand, don't know which to choose.
     
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  16. jarance

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    Mine definitely the encoder.

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    #16 jarance, Jul 19, 2016
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    Hello Sir. Did you ever get this part listed in this thread? If so I'm unable to find a vendor. Could you please help. My knob is broken exactly as yours did. Thanks
     
    #17 Trickd1w2, Jan 9, 2022
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    hai. the vendor that I order is no longer available. You try to google "EC11" instead.
     
    #18 jarance, Jan 12, 2022
  19. haywire

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    Found and bought an encoder for my E39 navigation from this website. Its really expensive but its a direct fit, exacly same as original down to the model and brand

    https://www.lasertrader.de/english/
     
    #19 haywire, Jan 12, 2022
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