Questions & Answers for: cassette tape runs fast

cassette is inserted in either side, deck runs fast (about fast dub speed) but no audio is heard. Can't make it run normal speed. Won't play or record. FF and REW run at their normal really fast speed

...tape back into the cassette. This one uses a clutch to allow it to slip so that the takeup reel in the cassette can vary in speed depending on how much tape is on it. After a few years, it slips too ...

...cassette". Can the tape be salvaged, and so, who repairs tapes? You have to make sure that when the tape was put back in the cassette, that it maintained it's side to head integrity, in other words, ...

...cassette recorder MCR-4 made by AMR. In fast foward or rewind it only runs for a few secounds and stops. It does this each time you press the direction button. The tape does stay tightly wound and ...

...tape on it adding more friction inside the cassette on that side. Or a Fast Forward would begin ok but start to drag as the right side fills up. If it does that ty Rewind and see how that works out? ...

...cassette tapes. when I play, rewind or fast forward the tapes it gives me a strong buzzing/humming/static noise. I can hear the tapes (they're all in great condition) if i listen carefully but the ...

...tape just runs in fast speed. when fast forward is pushed, the tape runs even faster.. (right deck works fine).... Left deck had worked perfectly prior to this, and then one day, it just would not ...

...tape inserted look down at top of cassette and engage in FAST FORWARD----do reels in the cassette move quickly or not-----Sometimes if a worn belt or drive idler running the tape back and forth with ...

...tape is inserted. Runs fine without tape in deck. The pedal works - it was tested on other unit. Otherwise, the unit rewinds, plays and fast forwards fine. Note, it also fast forwards okay when play ...

...tape heads. Check the electrical connections: Make sure all of the connections inside the cassette player are clean and secure. Over time, dust and debris can accumulate in the connectors, causing ...