Did you review the system operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Entertainment

1. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
2. Turn on the radio.
3. Insert a cassette tape and operate.

Does the tape player operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

Inspect the tape player for the following conditions:

Does the tape play in any of the above manners?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

Inspect the tape player for an obstruction through the tape door.

Is an obstruction present?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

1. Clean the moving parts and the tape head using a cleaning cassette from J 39916-A .
2. Inspect the system.

Is the symptom still present?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 12

1. Remove the obstruction.
2. Inspect the system.

Is the symptom still present?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 12

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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Perform the motor speed test with the diagnostic test tape from J 39916-A .

Is the motor speed OK?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

Play a known good tape.

Is the symptom still present?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 12

1. Clean the moving parts and the tape head or use a cleaning cassette.
2. Inspect the system.

Is the symptom still present?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

Play the diagnostic test tape from J 39916-A .

Does the test tape operate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3