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Tape Player

NOTE: When replacing the internal mechanism (computer part) of the audio system, be careful that no part of your body or clothing comes in contact with the terminals of the leads from the IC. etc. of the replacement part (spare part).

HINT: This inspection procedure is a simple troubleshooting which should be carried out on the vehicle during system operation and was prepared on the assumption of system component troubles (except for the wires and connectors, etc.).

Always inspect the trouble taking the following items into consideration.
^ Open or short circuit of the wire harness
^ Connector or terminal connection fault





CASSETTE TAPE CANNOT BE INSERTED





CASSETTE TAPE INSERTS, BUT NO POWER





POWER COMING IN, BUT TAPE PLAYER NOT OPERATING





EITHER SPEAKER DOES NOT WORK





WOOFER SPEAKER DOES NOT WORK





SOUND QUALITY POOR (VOLUME FAINT)





TAPE JAMMED, MALFUNCTION WITH TAPE SPEED OR AUTO-REVERSE





APS, SKIP, RPT BUTTONS NOT OPERATING





CASSETTE TAPE WILL NOT EJECT