mdillian3690

Rubbing Acholol, Windex, anything? Thanks!!

Andy Hedin

...I'd try to locate some at Radio Shack. Quick Google search shows that CRC makes a "SWITCH CLEANER LUBRICANT" product:

<i>Specially formulated to provide the single operation of both cleaning and lubricating sensitive switches and contacts. The special solvents in CRC Switch Cleaner Lubricant can chemically dissolve and quickly clean away oil, grease, dust and atmospheric contaminants, then evaporate to leave a thin film that will protect and lubricate.</i>

MarkFank

Endust for Electronics. Get it at an office supply store.

Andy Hedin

From a quick Google search, it looks like that product is designed to clean the exterior of electronic products. I'm sure it's safe to use on the radio, but it really only sounds like it's designed to clean the exterior, not switches:

<i>ENDUST FOR ELECTRONICS 12/8 OZ--
An antistatic cleaning and dusting spray. Safely cleans external housing on all types of electronic equipment.
Cleaning &amp; Dusting Aerosol Spray for Electronics
Prolong the life of your PCs, VCRs, televisions, stereos and all other valuable electronic equipment. Oil- and wax-free, antistatic spray removes dust and lint.</i>

Whereas a product like Misty Contact &amp; Circuit Board Cleaner II is described as:

<i>Cleans oil, grease, dirt, condensation and moisture from circuit boards, precision instruments, oxygen equipment, controls, switches, motors and film. Fast-drying, nonflammable, residue-free reformulation. Safe for most plastics. USDA Classification K2</i>

Beeman'S4

as this will also come into play as to whether the product selected will work.

I have the same problem (sticky heating/cooling buttons) because my son spilled some orange drink from a cup in the cupholder. The cleaning products Andy lists may not work on sugar based problems (although trying them should not hurt the electronics).

I'll post my results after cleaning, but don't hold your breath. Still cold in SE PA, and doing this outside (pulling radio and then the climate unit) is not appealing. :-(

zon

wait till it gets really really really cold and you know for sure that even molass&lt;sp?&gt; would freeze (last week was a good time) and leave your car out side let it freeze.

then go press the button it should click and crack, cuz you are actually breaking the "ice" that all the sugar or what have you formed on the inside, and just keep on doing it until it clears up... took me quite a few presses, but now it is 99% perfect.

George Burdell

CRC Electronics cleaner... works very well.

mksqcks4

Just purchased some CRC Switch Cleaner Lubricant and it worked almost immediately to free up the stuck defroster button I've been living with for almost a month. Good stuff!

DMILLA33

Take the torx screws off the back and get the face plate off. Let the faceplate sit in warm water for like 10 minutes and let it dry out over night. There is a diy somewhere.