Griff5

The small rotary **** on my Navi system is broken. I called the dealer, and the parts guy said that it didn't appear that the **** is sold separately... that I would have to buy the whole switch/control unit... at a cost of $87.

Can anyone validate that? Has anyone else's **** broken, and if so, how did you fix it or replace it?

Thanks.

MartinTTnDC

I had that problem with my 01 TT. The **** is a press fit onto it's stalk, but the inner part is easily broken. The entire switch was changed several times under warranty, but there seemed to be a design change after a while - the most recent fix lasted until I sold the car.

If you're out of warranty, maybe you could superglue it back on if the inner part isn't too badly broken.

Griff5

I figured that with it being plastic, surely some others have run into it breaking. I guess your having the whole switch replaced confirms that the **** is not sold separately. Bummer... since I am out of warranty.

The inner part is just cracked... enough so that it doesn't grip. I'm going to try a few things... my first thought was a metal sleeve or nut that might slip over the plastic inner part... or superglue... or the age-old classic, duct tape!! :-)

Thanks for the feedback.

Belmont

Same problem for me. I used superglue on the inside and outside of the shaft cylinder to hold the crack together. I guess the glue buildup on the inside was enough that when I put the **** back on, it felt very tight. No problems since (over 6 months).

Best of luck

Griff5

So... did you Superglue it onto the shaft, or did you just try to fix the crack inside the **** with Superglue, and then when it dried, put it back on?

Thanks.

Belmont

I waited for it to dry, so in theory I can still remove it.

Griff5

Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

Griff5

I'm happy to report that it worked. I didn't use Superglue... but another glue/clear epoxy that I had in the garage.

Hopefully, it will withstand the test of time.

Thanks again for all the feedback.