The Becker Radio on my 1987 300E is behaving oddly. Probably because I cleaned the dash with a spray cleaner. The on/off swich is stuck at "On" and the radio will not turn off except when I turn off the ignition key.

But, with the ignition off, the speakers occationally make noises and when the speakers make the sounds with the ignition off the automatic antenna sometimes goes up by itself and then it will unpredicatably go down.

I washed the dash about a month ago and I figure it should have dried out by now. (if dampness is causing the problem) Any ideas what is causing the odd behavior and what I can do about it other than pulling the radio and putting it in the clothes dryer?

Smiles.

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Earl



1993 190E 2.3
2000 Toyota 4x4 Tundra

Hey Earl,

I'd pull the unit and hit it with an electrical parts cleaner. These can be purchased in a spray can almost anywhere like the local auto parts store.
Then, I'd follow-up with a hair dryer on cool setting to blow out any remaining fluid.

Let it sit a day or two to evaporate the final moisture before adding any current. Good luck!

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Current wives...
2000 ML430 Skyview "The Mel"
2000 CLK430 Cab "The Cab"
85 300D Turbo "The Diesel"

Past wives...
92 300E
85 190E

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Earl:

You need an exorcist! :-)

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1989 300TE "Alice"
1990 300CE "Sam Spade"
1991 300CE "Beowulf" RIP (06.1991 - 10.10.2007)
1998 E320 "Orson"
2002 C320 Wagon "Molly Fox"

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Not in this weather!

Just visit the nearest Radio Shack or any Electronic Store for Electronic Cleaning Solution... Chances are you still have moisture in there...

Good luck...

Washed the dash?

Sixto
91 300SE
81 300SD