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Hi Jan,
I have the same radio (Kenwood), and one day it stopped working, it turned out to be the ribbon cable had worn out (the flexing every time the faceplate opens and closes eventually causes a break somewhere in the copper). I ordered a replacement on e-bay and a bit of soldering later and it's was like new again.

If this is your problem (and not some other electrical gremlin), then have a quick read of this site on how to replace the cable ...
Replacing Kenwood Ribbon Cable
Just search on the model number of your unit and you should be easy enough to find someone selling replacements (buy a couple, as it will eventually break again. Also review the manual for the unit, if I remember correctly, there is a way to disable the face from opening and closing automatically, thus saving on wear and tear.
Hope this helps.

3/4/1611:23 PM

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