DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check that there are any foreign objects inside the tape player.
NOTE: Attempting to eliminate a foreign object (e.g., a coin or clip, etc.) in the tape player may damage the mechanism. The player should be taken to a service dealer for repair.
Q: Are there any foreign objects inside the tape player?
YES:
There are any foreign objects inside the tape player, remove the object(s). A cassette tape should be inserted normally.NO: Go to Step 2
.STEP 2. Check that the radio and tape 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 tape player work if another tape is inserted?
YES:
The cassette tape used is defective. A cassette tape should be inserted normally.NO: Replace the radio with tape player. A cassette tape should be inserted normally.