This is true, my post was wrong to call it a pot, but the inherent weakness and lifespan is the same. Friction wears down contacts.

 

I am have been having the same problem with the volume control in my 1998 nissan maxima bose stereo. Recently, I was attempting to remove the ****, but the entire rotary encoder came out. I was wondering, can anyone provide a link to where to buy these? Are they universal, if not, could pick them up at an electronics store? Thanks in advanced!

 

FWIW Rotary Encoders use glass and light to function. There are no contacts so no friction. They work similar to the laser sensor on your garage door that determines if some thing is in the way. They can fail regardless from vibration, stress or environment.


To the guy loking for the part.

CLARION 016001001 CONTROL VOL
http://www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?mf...de=auto&back=0

 

I was looking for a cheaper substitute than the one already mentioned, but, that's okay, I figured it's only $20 which is much cheaper than a new hu. Or even an aftermarket, which isn't promised to have the same sound quality. I will be receiving this part on Wednesday and will attempt to repair it the same day. I will let everyone know how it goes! Thanks for everything!

 

Bose makes really good stuff and if you don't want to replace it I don't blame you. However, Bose stuff is really expensive to repair or fix and if you don't know what your doing you will surely do more harm than good. I did an install the other day on an audi A4 where a speaker had blown. The mounting bracket for it was an off size and the speaker itself was more than aftermarket ones you would get on Crutchfield. No other modern bracket would be able to screw in the door and hold even the most popular sizes of speakers. My advice to you would be to take your HU out and check it out. A wire could have got snagged or a connection could have broken on the board. A simple fix to both but you wont know the problem until you take it off. Do you know how? If not say so and I can walk you through it. Ive taken apart so many 4th gens its not even funny. hope this helps.

 

It's not hard to change if you have a soldering iron, solder sucker and solder wick and know how to use them. If not it may be worth paying someone a few bucks to replace it for you. The volume control failing is a common problem and this is almost certainly the part at fault.

 

You guys still need that bose. I have one 1997 with no preset buttons.
Dirt cheap.
thx.

 

Pac Parts, INC. 800-421-5080


Clarion #930783778778


$8.36


Soldered it in and now it works like brand new!

 

Im sure the OP will appreciate the info!!

 

You got that right.

2010 wasn't a year that made it easy to find information.

I'm sure OP has been waiting 4 years for an answer.

 

the OP may not care any longer but anyone experiencing issues with their volume control **** (like myself) is probably glad to have an actual part # to refer to. so, at least from me, kudos to the newbie for contributing something worthwhile and of value.

 

amen to that. yes, i'm the op lol