Pro-2018 zombie volume, can't adjust it, always max..

[mojobreakfast]

I was at my local thrift store today and came across a like-new Pro-2018. For $20 it was mine.

Upon plugging it in, I discovered that the volume control does not appear to really work. It is though the volume is at about 90% of maximum at all times, even when the knob is turned down. If I crank the volume "up" it will go the remainder of the 10% to maximum.

This is regardless if I use speakers or headphones and is obviously a quite annoying failure or defect.

I popped the volume control circuit board out, inspected it for bad solder joints, sprayed some air on it to remove any dust/particles, but no dice.

All other functions of the scanner work fine. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[n2mdk]

Sounds like the actual pot. is gone, you could try something like tuner cleaner in it. Other than that it needs to be replaced.

 

[mojobreakfast]

Yup! I think you're right. I disassembled the volume control again, and resoldered the connections to the volume pot. In doing it I also gave it a good jiggle. After reassembling it, it worked fine! A little crunchy if I put pressure on the knob. So the pot is definitely flakey. I will try to find a replacement part from Mouser.