Yamaha kx-w162 cassette deck - Audio Players & Recorders

SOURCE: yamaha k-720 cassette deck

This unit may have a tape tension sensor. If that sensor isn't working properly, the mechanism always thinks the tape has reached the end during play/record. Sitting unused could allow some grease on the sensor mechanism to harden which would disable it.

The sensor probably isn't used during FF/REW.

SOURCE: Downloading an instruction manual for the K-700 Cassette Deck

Make sure you have the correct model # and go to the Yamaha web site. There is no K-700 but there is a K-720 (I have this tape deck).

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/search.php?div=emi

SOURCE: I have a Kenwood KX

The flywheel belt would have broken or gone slack and fallen off the motor pulley. You can confirm this by opening the top and looking inside. If you can shake the machine holding it upside down the belt might even fall off.Replacing the belt is a tricky job. Its like putting back a bicycle chain except there is a metal plate behind the flywheel and your hand won't go there.

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