Inspection Procedure 18: Cassette Tape can not be Inserted.


DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


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?

There are any foreign objects inside the cassette player, remove the object(s). A cassette tape should be inserted normally.

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check that the radio with 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?

The cassette tape used is defective. A cassette tape should be inserted normally.

Replace the radio with cassette player. A cassette tape should be inserted normally.