As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
HEADING/COURSE REMOTE SELECTOR EMITTED SMOKE. DISCONTINUED USE OF REMOTE SELECTOR AND SMOKE WENT AWAY. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED REMOTE SELECTOR SHORTED INTERNALLY. REPLACED REMOTE SELECTOR WITH A REPAIRED UNIT. PERFORMED SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK. SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED. [CLOSED]