Tip broke off in the AUX port on my deck...

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Sep 9, 2010 | 05:09 PM

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StanfordMan

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Jcleary, let us know if your idea works. I tried usind a neele-like probe with a drop of Crazy glue on the end; but that didn't work. Maybe using the broken plug with a drip of glue will work better.

By the way, the fact that others have had the same problem leads me to believe that there is something about the HD radio Aux port that is causing the plug end to break off. I just figured I had a faulty plug.

Sep 9, 2010 | 05:28 PM

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Take the broken plug to a hobby/crafts store and find the brass tubing. Get a piece of tubing slightly larger than the plug - outside diameter - and a drill bit the same size as the plug. Use the drill bit to ream the tubing about 1/2" in. Put a little chewed gum inside the tube and slide it into the port - the tube should open the prongs and capture the broken stub.

Sep 9, 2010 | 06:01 PM

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Pretty ingenious, Teachu2.

Sep 9, 2010 | 07:21 PM

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I have spent most of my like puttering around with radio-controlled model airplanes, electronics, and tools. I would really hesitate to put CA glue (aka Krazy Glue) inside an electronic device. When it cures, it gives off nasty fumes that do bad things to electronic and mechanical components.

If you can find a piece of thin-walled brass tubing that just barely fits over the stub, it'll work. The wall thickness needs to be thin to avoid bending the prongs too much.

I didn't know that this was/is a common problem. Maybe I'll fab up a few of these tools and sell them!

Sep 9, 2010 | 07:35 PM

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I tried several attempts of putting a drop of Crazy glue on the end of a narrow needle-like probe, and holding it in the Aux port up against the broken piece; and then trying to remove it once the glue had a chance to cure. But each time the probe pulled away without pulling the broken plug piece with it. I gave up as I didn't want to make things worse with my radio. Fortunately, my radio has continued to work. As I indicated above, I have XM Radio that plays great through my J&M speakers with the J&M amp. However, I would like the flexibility of using my iPod or other devices that would require using the Aux port. Consequently, I have to find a way to get that damn broken piece out of the port. I'm going to locate a hobby store that carries the brass tubing that Teachu2 suggests using.

Sep 9, 2010 | 07:45 PM

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crack the case and take the broken piece out from the inside. Chances are the aux in is open chassis (not sealed).

Sep 9, 2010 | 08:11 PM

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If you call the hobby shops in your area, 95% of them will carry K&S brass tubing in a variety of sizes, 12" length will be a couple of bucks.

Sep 9, 2010 | 08:14 PM

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