Bose Tape Player
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Troy Illinois
Bose Tape Player
I have a 1985 Corvette and the tape player does not work. When you insert the tape the player the player seems to try to play then reverses then stops and ejects the tape. It is not the tape as I have tried different tapes. Anyone have this problem? Repair?
Le Mans Master
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From: Why are there squished peanut butter cups in my underware?
Tape players use rubber belts (looks like a round black rubber band) to control movement of the tape.
If you are good at fixing small things, you could remove the radio, open it and see the old belt that will most likely be the problem.
I get replacement belts from an appliance parts store.
If you are good at fixing small things, you could remove the radio, open it and see the old belt that will most likely be the problem.
I get replacement belts from an appliance parts store.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Schmuckville SA
Replacement is best but if a belt is not at hand or easy to find-
I have restored performance on *some* old decks by cleaning and
refurbing the rubber (including the belt) with a rubber revitalizer.
If you're going to be in there, might as well lube all the spindles
and stuff as they get dirty and can cause drag on the mech in there..
Its worth a shot..
I have restored performance on *some* old decks by cleaning and
refurbing the rubber (including the belt) with a rubber revitalizer.
If you're going to be in there, might as well lube all the spindles
and stuff as they get dirty and can cause drag on the mech in there..
Its worth a shot..
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 54,124
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Running slow can be a slipping belt too! Or, you might need to install a variable resistor on the circuit board and adjust the speed to be correct. The repair manual shows where to install it.
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