Tape Player Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verify the customer complaint. Does the cassette player destroy tapes? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 2 |
| 2 | Using a good-quality tape, determine whether the cassette player performs poorly or is inoperative. Does the cassette player perform poorly? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Check the cassette player for obstructions behind the tape door. Is an obstruction found? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 8 |
| 4 | Check to see if the obstruction can be removed using gentle force. Is the obstruction removed? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Clean the cassette player head, the capstan, and the drive system. Does the tape play properly? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Replace the cassette radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Notchback) or Radio Replacement (Hatchback) . Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |
| 7 | Check the cassette player for normal operation. Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |
| 8 | Advise the owner of a defective or worn tape. Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |