Tape Player Weak, Slow, or Garbled Output

Tape Player Weak, Slow, or Garbled Output

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.



Circuit / System Description

The tape player can have poor sound reproduction if the tape is old and worn or if the playback head assembly is dirty .


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Radio/Navigation System Schematics (Radio/Navigation System Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)



Circuit/System Testing

1. Use the J 39916-A J-39916- A CD and Cassette Diagnostic Audio Kit in order to clean the cassette player.
2. Use the J 39916-A J-39916- A CD and Cassette Diagnostic Audio Kit and perform the motor speed test.

• If the cassette motor speed is not correct, replace the radio?

3. Play a known good audio casette. If the playback is poor, attempt to clean the player again.

• If the playback quality can not be restored, replace the radio.




Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Refer to the accessory installation instructions for replacement.