Hi - There is no audion coming from the cassette deck. I've cleaned the tape heads. Sounds like the spools are going too quick. Any ideas please?
If the reels are going to quick it is either in fast wind or the pinch roller and head base are not moving up. Try again and if still no result tthen a Technician needs to see it.
SOURCE: Tape cassette deck - tape speed too fast in reverse mode only
Be sure the pinch roller behind the capstan is moving into place like it should. Otherwise, the take-up drive will pull the tape through faster than it should.
SOURCE: Cassette Tape stuck
The problem here is that the unit is stuck in a partial position. The "reset" by unplugging and plugging back in usually causes the unit to reset to a known position. If there is no activity (no motor sound), it will need to be opened up and reset manually. If you hear the motor running for a short period, it is attempting to reset, but the belt is most likely worn or broken. These units are relatively simple, but a bit tricky to dis-assemble. This repair should not require anything other than a belt or 2. Figure on $3-$10 for parts plus the local labor rate for the repair.
Dan
SOURCE: Gunk fused to record & playback heads of Onkyo cassette deck
The best cleaner for heads is Servisol Video 40. You can get it from Maplin's UK or Amazon.
SOURCE: Technics RS-TR272 dual cassette deck
Ahh, Another Dual cassette deck. These are typically not worth a repair charge. I went looking for a service manual but Hi Fi Engine did not have one but they had a Owners Manual. Any unit that has a specification as to wow and flutter starting new at .18% was never made to be a long lasting deck of any quality. I don't like to be negative about people equipment but you might be better off getting a better deck from the start. If you think it is worth the repair, then send it to someone but I don't think you will want to sink $100 into a unit like this.
I am not saying it is unrepairable but that with what you come out in the end you could have made a better choice for a deck to buy.
It is probably a bad solder joint or bad capacitor on the circuit board.
I am in Chicago and would look at it for you if you want.
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