Akai Analog TV - Problem with Remote

[Robert]

I have an Akai TV (Model CT-2167AT) which I've had for 11 years. It's still
working 100% and I want to keep using it as I'm happy with it - furthermore
it was a gift from my parents. The only problem I have is that some buttons
on the remote are no longer working, and I'm pretty certain it can't be
properly fixed.

I've had it fixed one time in the past and it didn't work for long
afterwards. I could cope without the remote but the buttons on the TV are so
small that it's just to difficult to operate it without the remote. I tried
a couple of universal remotes but they didn't work. Can anybody suggest
something to fix this problem without changing the TV.

Regards - Paul

 

[N_Cook]

I have an Akai TV (Model CT-2167AT) which I've had for 11 years. It's still
working 100% and I want to keep using it as I'm happy with it - furthermore
it was a gift from my parents. The only problem I have is that some buttons
on the remote are no longer working, and I'm pretty certain it can't be
properly fixed.

I've had it fixed one time in the past and it didn't work for long
afterwards. I could cope without the remote but the buttons on the TV are so
small that it's just to difficult to operate it without the remote. I tried
a couple of universal remotes but they didn't work. Can anybody suggest
something to fix this problem without changing the TV.

Regards - Paul

Have the buttons progressively failed , one by one , or a whole bank of say
5 buttons failed in one go ?

 

[eltan]

Try "Speedy Spare" if new batteries did not fix the problem.

 

[b]

I have an Akai TV (Model CT-2167AT) which I've had for 11 years.

Odds are this set uses an ITT Nokia chassis . try using the universal
remote codes listed for those brands. you can pick up very cheap
universal remotes now, so it is worth a try before splashing out.

for repairing duff remotes, I do the following
-dismantle, using knife down side. remove pcb.
-half fill a basin with soapy warm-hot water, place upper shell and
rubber pad into it.
-using an old toothbrush, with soap on, clean the upper shell of the
remote and the rubber pad. there is usually grease which needs to be
fully removed from the crannies in the rubber pads.
-give the pcb a once-over with a baby wipe to remove grease.
-dry and reassemble

this has worked 90% of the time.
-B

 

[Stephany Alexander]

I have an Akai TV (Model CT-2167AT) which I've had for 11 years. It's still
working 100% and I want to keep using it as I'm happy with it - furthermore
it was a gift from my parents. The only problem I have is that some buttons
on the remote are no longer working, and I'm pretty certain it can't be
properly fixed.

I've had it fixed one time in the past and it didn't work for long
afterwards. I could cope without the remote but the buttons on the TV areso
small that it's just to difficult to operate it without the remote. I tried
a couple of universal remotes but they didn't work. Can anybody suggest
something to fix this problem without changing the TV.

Regards - Paul

It sounds to me like the batteries in the remote are getting weak,
especially if they haven't been changed in 11 years.

 

[Max Harding vk3jin]

I have an Akai TV (Model CT-2167AT) which I've had for 11 years. It's still
working 100% and I want to keep using it as I'm happy with it - furthermore
it was a gift from my parents. The only problem I have is that some buttons
on the remote are no longer working, and I'm pretty certain it can't be
properly fixed.

I've had it fixed one time in the past and it didn't work for long
afterwards. I could cope without the remote but the buttons on the TV are so
small that it's just to difficult to operate it without the remote. I tried
a couple of universal remotes but they didn't work. Can anybody suggest
something to fix this problem without changing the TV.

Regards - Paul

Give richard a call at Television Replacements 03 9850-4144
he has a lot of old Akai remotes.He is Akai Agent.

 

[Robert]

Thanks for all the advice - It was invaluable - I did clean it and it is
working again - for how long we'll see - otherwise I will something else
later on. Thanks for the various contacts given.

 

[Stephany Alexander]

Give richard a call at Television Replacements  03 9850-4144
he has a lot of old Akai remotes.He is Akai Agent.- Hide quoted text -

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yeah, and he also sucks a good dick.

 

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I have an Akai TV (Model CT-2167AT) which I've had for 11 years. It's still
working 100% and I want to keep using it as I'm happy with it - furthermore
it was a gift from my parents. The only problem I have is that some buttons
on the remote are no longer working, and I'm pretty certain it can't be
properly fixed.

I've had it fixed one time in the past and it didn't work for long
afterwards. I could cope without the remote but the buttons on the TV are so
small that it's just to difficult to operate it without the remote. I tried
a couple of universal remotes but they didn't work. Can anybody suggest
something to fix this problem without changing the TV.

Regards - Paul

I've had 2 Sony remotes dis-assembled in the past 6 weeks which had G-
d knows WHAT previously edible crap inside. I cleaned it all out with
soap and water, dried it thouroughly in a food dehydrator and both
work just fine again. I don't know what the wet slimy stuff was in
there or how it got _under_ the rubber sheet with the carbon pellets.

G²

 

[b]

I've had 2 Sony remotes dis-assembled in the past 6 weeks which had G-
d knows WHAT previously edible crap inside. I cleaned it all out with
soap and water, dried it thouroughly in a food dehydrator and both
work just fine again. I don't know what the wet slimy stuff was in
there or how it got _under_ the rubber sheet with the carbon pellets.

G²

I think it's generally grease from the pores in the skin on fingers-
you'd be surprised what we secrete thru the skin, and after 10+ years
it's bound to be noticeable. another theory is that something leeches
out the rubber.
-B

 

[Allan]

Thanks for all the advice - It was invaluable - I did clean it and it is
working again - for how long we'll see - otherwise I will something else
later on. Thanks for the various contacts given.

If it fails again,then give it another clean and use a Lead pencil and rub
it over the Carbon contacts on the Rubber membrane. It recoats them so they
make a good connection again..
Allan