The solder fix works for the VR 406 as well. I just tried it after getting the same Borax response from Kenwood as everyone else seems to get.

Thanks plazman30 (Andy) and others for saving me much aggravation.

Kenwood used to be a solid brand, but now seems focused on just selling cheap poorly made Chinese product. This kind of bullshit kills off brand loyalty from stereo buyers - a group known for its subborn loyalty to certain brands. Once the warranty is over the product often fails and becomes instant landfill, as parts and labour cost little less than a new unit. Companies need to know that if they piss us off, we don't buy their products. Sell us crap once, and we don't buy your product again. People are getting wise to this corporate short-term profit focus, and will start abandoning these companies en masse. Let them wonder why their containers full of poor quality product sit on the docks with no one wanting it. This revolution should be televised!