Missing volume knob

If you remove the knob and Put a very small amount of WD40 down at the base this can help clean and lubricate the Knob inside. This sometimes cures the problem. If not the volume knob will need to be replaced i included a link to a page that shows The knob and it is just 2 wires. The volume knob can be picked up at a radio shack.

try to remove the unit and open it and clean the knob from inside with non lubricant cleaner while you turn knob right and lift
if the problem still presents change the knob with the same one

Turn the main (volume) knob all the way until volume reads 00, leave the button (volume) pressed until the radio beeps - be patient it takes a while - after this turn the knob all the way or until you reach an acceptable volume limit, push the knob again until beep then turn radio off.

Could be that you wore out the volume knob, or may have turned it too far in either direction. If its the knob itself then depending on your experience working on electronic equipment and the ability to get a replacement knob you can maybe fix it yourself or may have to send it into Radio Shack for them to repair it.
If the knob turns real easy you probably have a worn out knob.

the radio has to be replaced or sent out to get fixed. there is no easy fix to this problem.the knob is shot. (sometimes you can get the vol to move if you wiggle and push and play with the knob)You are better off replacing the radio with a nice aftermarket one.

Do you have one of the original orange display SkyFi units, or a SkyFi2, or an XT? It sounds like you are using it in a boombox? The rotary dials do wear out on the SkyFi and SkyFi2 and there isn't much you can do - the knob may come off and you can spray in some contact cleaner, but that doesn't always work either. Using a remote control might be your only hope at this point unless you buy a new old stock unit off of eBay or the like. Good luck.

That is a dirty pot switch.. The volume adjusting pot gets dirty.. Two things to try..

1.) With the unit off - spinn the volume min to max many many times at a rapid pace.. This sometimes will displace the debris in the pot..

If that does not work --

2.) Get some "tuner cleaner" in a spray can.. At Radio Shack or a similar store.. Lay the radio on its back so the volume knob is facing up.. Pull the knob off carefully.. Use short controlled bursts of the spray.. A few sprays and spin the knob min to max several times and repeat..

Good luck..

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dear friend-the volume on the steering works from the back of the radio and the knob from the front,they work seperate but both can be used,so the knob on your radio is not working.

I located the remote control for the unit and it works fine. As the unit is not the primary amplifier for the home stereo system, I use the remote to control the volume. Thank you for your quick responce, and I will keep you in mind for any future needs.

George Keeler

When I turn on my radio, the volume is on and o.k. but when I try to turn it higher or lower the volume is lost completely. Any comments?