INSPECTION PROCEDURE 20: Tape Player: Cassette tape can not be inserted.: Diagnosis
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- STEP 1. Check that there are any foreign objects inside the cassette player. NOTE: Attempting to eliminate a foreign object (e.g., a coin or clip, etc.) in the cassette player may damage the mechanism. The player should be taken to a service dealer for repair.
Q: Are there any foreign objects inside the cassette player?
YES : remove the object(s). A cassette tape should be inserted normally.
NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check that the cassette player works when another tape is inserted. NOTE: Check that the tape label is not loose, that the tape case is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also, tape with a length of C-120 or greater can often get caught in the mechanism and should not be used.
Q: Does the cassette player work if another tape is inserted?
YES : The cassette tape used is defective. A cassette tape should be inserted normally.
NO: Repair or replace the cassette player. A cassette tape should be inserted normally.