Hello fellow Technics users. I just bought a KN-7000 today,for $275 in a pretty good shape.

Everything works on it, except the rotary encoder (tempo dial), it's just jumping up and down as you turn it, can't really adjust the tempo, well you can... but it takes a lot of rotations.

Question: Would a simple cleaning solve this issue, like Dioxit? or I have to buy a new encoder from somewhere?

This is the Part Number QSRGT003AA , but unfortunately Panasonic does not make it anymore.

Also if you ever did fix this rotary encoder or replaced it, let me know what to avoid, so I won't do any damage, especially at disassembly. Soldering is not an issue...

And also if you know a substitute rotary encoder, that worked for you let me know please.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you!