mode dial

[SNikon]

Hello - the mode dial on my D5300 has stopped working properly. The screen display stays on 'M' when I shift the dial to 'A', 'S' or 'P'. I've tried resetting by holding down the 'menu' and 'info' buttons (the ones with green dots next to them) but the issue remains. Is anyone able to help?

 

[benhasajeep]

Never had a 5xxx series body so not sure if this is a real option but - Perform a Hard Reset: Remove the lens, memory card, and battery. Set the mode dial to M (Manual), leave the camera off for 30 minutes, then reinsert the battery and turn it on. That is different from the two button reset.

Welcome to the site.

 

[SNikon]

Many thanks for the advice and the welcome. I tried the hard reset but unfortunately it didn't work. I think it's a mechanical contact issue - I used a brush and blower around the dial, which seemed to fix it for a few hours but it's now not working again. If there are any other suggestions please do let me know - and thanks again for any help.

 

[nikonpup]

 

[hark]

The only thing I can think of is a different type of reset ... more of an electrical one.

Turn camera off.
Remove the cards.
Remove the battery.
Flip the power switch to ON.
Hold down the shutter button for 15 seconds then let go.
Flip the power switch OFF.
Replace the battery.
Replace the cards.
Turn it on and see if there is any difference.

I did this for a problem when my D7200 stopped autofocusing after I was out in brief snow. However, Back Button Focusing worked fine ... just not focusing with the shutter button. This reset resolved my issue.