Radio tuner knob STUCK

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Thomas Wesley Heard, Jun 16, 2025.

  1. Thomas Wesley Heard

    Thomas Wesley Heard Junior Member

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    I lent my, and yes last time it will happen EVER, Prius to my brother for a week and when it came back he pointed to the radio and said "the tuner knob won't turn anymore". Well, not only that, but he pushed it in, so I can't even get it out to turn it. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
  2. AzWxGuy

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    Trying to remember back to my 2008. Seems as though there should be a slight indent when you press the button in, and it should release some more button travel outward so you can turn the knob. I never removed these knobs in my car, you know, to remove dust and other foreign material. So I don't know if any amount of careful prying might return it to service. Can you turn the knob in its present location?
     
  3. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Did he leave it on a good station?
     
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  4. Thomas Wesley Heard

    Thomas Wesley Heard Junior Member

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    I can’t turn it AT ALL. I’ve tried getting tweezers but to no avail. Only thing left to me is to take the radio off, possibly and maybe pop it out? I’m running blind here guys.