oem tape player not working on my 98 gt

[ryu_haneda]

Hey all,

The tape player on my car worked about 3 weeks ago. Now I can still listen to music cds but the tape player won't take in tapes. It's almost like the tape player is stuck somehow (it must be...).

The only things I can think of that are impairing the tape player are

1) Some sort of stuck part
2) An actual part of a tape still embedded in the tape drive
3) A really gummed up, stopped up, or otherwise broken part of the delivery system that takes the tape in

In any event, I can insert a tape into the drive, but it does not go all the way in (i'd say it goes 3/4 of the way in and then stops). I don't want to force it in, especially if there is some kind of problem like the ones above.

Any ideas? I think I'll be looking at the car tomorrow when I get a chance.

-ryu_haneda
-staying up late thinking Subaru

[Huffer]

Buy a replacement 2nd hand deck. Cheap as.

PS. Why are you still using tapes?

[ryu_haneda]

I have plenty of cds, but there are still a few tapes my wife has. Also, I can play my ipod thru it without having to buy more equipment.

[ryu_haneda]

ok, I spent some time working around the cassette/cd area and saw that the fake wood trim can be pulled back to access the cassette and cd electronics. I wanted to see if I could pull the trim off completely, but it's kinda "kept in place" by the cigarette ashtray compartment and the cigarette lighter/power adapter. Has anyone else been successful in removing this compartment to gain access to their electronics?

-ryu_haneda
-apprentice gearhead: level 0 (heavy manual reader)

[shazapple]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=1651

this has instructions on how to get the radio out. The trim is being held in by two screws in the ashtray area

[JPaul99GT]

you have to rotate the whole trim piece clockwise while you pull it out, then unplug the lighter cause you dont get much length on the wires :roll:

[drano]

my tape player works, but only the right side has correct sound levels, thew left side is way too low. anyone know what that could be....time to replace?



edit: i prolly should have said that i have the oem tape deck with the cd deck below it.

i was trying to use my ipod with a tape adapter (brand new) and the left side's sound is incredibly low. i was kinda hoping that i could sell my old cd player from my old car and just keep the factory stuff.......maybe.

[Wiscon_Mark]

bad connection, or check the balance levels...

[AussieDan]

If you need a replacement tape player I have at least 1 kicking around, maybe 2.

[Wiscon_Mark]

As do I.

[drano]

i cant figure out whats up with mine, i may take one of you up on the offer for the tape deck, what would be a decent price?

[Wiscon_Mark]

cheap. 20 shipped