For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Play a known good cassette tape in the tape player. Does the tape play weakly, slowly, or is the sound garbled? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 4
2 |

1. Inspect the moving parts and the tape head.
2. Clean the moving parts and the tape head.
3. Insert a cleaning cassette.

Does the cassette tape operate correctly?

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System OK

Go to Step 3

3 | Perform the motor speed test with the diagnostic test tape from the J 39916-A . Is the motor speed correct? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 6
4 | Inspect the tape player through the tape door for any obstruction . Is there any obstruction? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
5 |

1. CAREFULLY remove the obstruction.
2. Inspect the moving parts and tape head.
3. Clean the moving parts and tape head.
4. Insert a cleaning cassette.
5. Use a diagnostic tape from the J 39916-A .

Does the test tape operate correctly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 6

6 | Service the cassette player. Is the symptom still present? | -- | -- | System OK