How to Fix a Stuck Cassette Tape Deck Door (Eject Button Doesn't Work)
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A simple fix to a cassette tape deck door that will not open, assuming the problem is not with a damaged cassette tape itself. Often this occurs when there is a cassette tape in the unit. The Eject Button will not work. Often, also, when the unit is turned on, the Play, Fast Forward and Reverse buttons won't work either.
1. Unplug tape deck unit from the wall outlet/power source. (Power off.)
2. Remove cover.
3. Check that the belts on/by the flywheel are intact, and that none has slipped off. (This Aiwa unit has two belts. Yours may differ.)
4. Looking at the flywheel from the rear of the unit, gently turn the flywheel clockwise just a bit until you hear a click. It might take two or three turns. This should do the trick. If this doesn't work, the problem is something else, obviously.
Eventually you may need new belts anyway, especially if the unit is very old. (Check out Vintage Electronics dot net for the best belts.) If and when you do replace the belts, it is recommended that you have the unit calibrated/tuned up because nice new tight belts will often affect the speed of the flywheel, etc. Qualified techs often use a special cassette tape designed for doing this adjustment.
A "tip of the hat" to John at Northwest Audio Service, Renton, WA, USA, for sharing this simple fix. (July 2023)
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Can’t believe this actually worked. So simple yet I’d never have known to do that. Thank you so much!
@SpuzzyLargo
3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Hubby bought a tape player at the flea market today and was so excited to hook it up and try it out. The eject button wouldn't work. He was so irritated. I told him about your video, but he found something else that included several steps, replacing parts, etc. He walked away from it. Now he's fallen asleep, and I snuck it away and fixed it by following your video. Whether it actually works is another story, but at least now he can put a tape in and find out. Thanks!
@KoolKilla300
4 ай бұрын
Wife of the year right here!
O my God, I was in a big trouble on a tape deck of KENẀOOD stereo cassette deck, model No. KX-51B And I turnd that belt as you said, and automatically worked, Glad to see your video, sending love to you frome Ethiopia 🇪🇹. Thank you very much Sir.🥰🥰
THANK YOU for posting this! So helpful! I am so relieved to have my tape deck working again, and with such a simple fix.
Worked like a charm on my Onkyo. Thank You!
Cool. This stuck door on my tascam 112 has been driving me crazy so I will try this tip, thanks.
Thank you so much for the helpful video 😊👍
@SpuzzyLargo
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You just saved me a $100 eBay sale!!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding video, thank you. My JVC has an additional latch next to that wheel that I needed to shift clockwise, too. Your video made it easy to find. The tape deck still doesn't open unless I nudge that arm manually, so it'll need to be replaced, unfortunately. At least I could find the problem and got my old cassette tape out.
Oh! Thanks a lot! It just happened to me today, and I was kind of desesperated about it, because the casset stuck in it is unique, and I cannot loose it. I really appreciate your video, and it's clearly explained. I'll try it.
Thank you so much sir.. very helpful for me.. 🙏
Thank you!
I have the same problem. Ty. Going to try it soon
Worked like a charm! Thanks 🙏🏽
@SpuzzyLargo
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Oh my goodness! This worked.
@lind
23 күн бұрын
As a follow up this was a temporary fix but replacing the belt made it a permanent fix. I lubricated my motors while I was in there.
Love thee old aiwas!
@SpuzzyLargo
3 ай бұрын
When I took it to John of Renton for calibration, he told me my Aiwa was a top-notch player.
If it happens one time it will happen again but It worked. We haven't nothing to lose. I Had two decks with the same issue. The problem is that I forced the door on the first one and now I have to fix the door mechanism. It is a JVC in mint condition but now it is not. Then I found this video. I was also told by a guy about this trick but I had to see the video to understand what he was saying. Watching the video I fixed the Pioneer one and that's good news. I don't know when this happens again but I am OK at the moment. What we need is good new decks. These are ageing.
@SpuzzyLargo
10 ай бұрын
I watched a video recently where modern decks were measured against some of these old relics, and sadly the specs just didn't compete. In general, those old decks were solidly built. I know my old Aiwa was.
don't have this deck, but having similar problem on my JVC. I'll try it Spuzzy. Thanks!
@StockDude
10 ай бұрын
Spuzzy, thx for the comment like.....did that guy John say WHY this happens?? Just wondering.
@SpuzzyLargo
10 ай бұрын
No, he did not. But apparently it's a common enough problem.
@SK-po2me
10 ай бұрын
@@StockDude Tape decks are ageing
So I have to take apart my Panasonic boom box to fix the deck that's not working? Sigh. I'll have to try it. I'm afraid the working deck will fail next. Thanks for the lesson!
Thank you. Thank you. Finally solved my problem. Have a beer on me. :)
Does NOT worked on Kenwood kx-w892 tape deck
@SpuzzyLargo
3 ай бұрын
If you figure out a solution to that deck, please share with us. 🎉