tape deck does not engage

[Black wing]

so i got my radio up and running but when i put in a tape all i get is a grinding noise like the drive gears are not quite meshing any ideas on how to fix it?

[bongobobny]

You are probably going to find a broken driver belt or 2. You should replace all 3 as the rubber is quite old...

[Black wing]

all 3 seem fine

[bongobobny]

They are probably stretched out. With the case off, plug it in and insert a tape and see of the belts move at all, chances are they don't...

[utadventure]

Remove and install an MP3 plug.

 

Dave

[Black wing]

your right the one that goes to the top is too loose, so i will go get new elastices tomorrow but what is the grinding noise?

[pmelah]

its last breath :rotf:

[Black wing]

ok so the grinding seems to be coming from the wheel located under the circuit board next to the motor

[bongobobny]

your right the one that goes to the top is too loose, so i will go get new elastices tomorrow but what is the grinding noise?

My guess would be the auto reverse is continually going thinking the tape has reached the end due to the tape itself physically not moving...