loss of volume control on Awia receiver # av-dv76u

[bmo]

ive lost volume control on my Awia receiver. The serial # is av-dv76u. The volume control has a mind of its own. no matter which direction i turn the nob, the volume usually goes to the maxim setting. I havent tried using the remote control to see if that would give me back control over the volume yet. but I don't hold out much hope for a different result. i received this unit second hand and I'm just starting to figure out it's capabilities. I'm not an electronics expert and I'm wondering if the unit is worth giving to a repair shop or not. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you all in advance. Bruce

 

[kellys_eye]

Sounds like the 'earth' end of the volume control has broken away from the circuit board. Take it apart and inspect the area around the volume control pins and re-solder the joints.

 

[Ylli]

Aiwa? Model number? Can't find any reference to AV-DV76u.

 

[shrtrnd]

One other thing to check is the remote (if you use one). If the key is stuck down due to grime and grit, it
will remain engaged. kellys-eye has the probably cause if you have circuit problems, but I always try the
easy stuff first. The remote keys, or a failed pot (or digital pot) at the volume control.