Tape Player: Service and Repair

Cassette Player Care:

Cleaning Cassette:

There are two parts that are cleaned on a tape player: the head and the capstan. Since they can be reached through the tape door, leave the tape player in the vehicle. This service should be performed every 50 hours of operation.

To clean the head and capstan, use the cleaning cassette in Audio System Diagnostic Kit J39916-A.

Do not contact the tape head with magnetized tools. If the head becomes magnetized, every cassette played in the player is degraded.

No service is performed on the tapes and warranty of these tapes is handled by the cassette manufacturer, not by the dealer. Any test tape used by the dealer should be stored in its container to keep the tape clean. Store cassettes away from extreme heat or direct sunlight.

Clean the head, then insert a good tape and check the operation.

If the tape sound is still weak and noisy, remove the radio assembly for repair.