GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Does the tape play weak, slow or garbled?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2

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

Is there an obstruction?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

3

  1. Inspect and clean the moving parts and the tape head.
  2. Use cleaning cassette.

Does the cassette tape play OK?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

Go to Step 4

4

Perform motor speed test with the diagnostic test tape from the J 39916-A . Refer to Speakers General Diagnosis for more information.

Is the motor speed OK?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Remove the obstruction.
  2. Caution: Improper removal may damage tape player.
  3. Inspect and clean moving parts and tape head.
  4. Use the cleaning cassette. Refer to Cassette Player Care and Cleaning for service procedure.
  5. Use diagnostic test tape from the J 39916-A . Refer to Speakers General Diagnosis for more information.

Does the test tape operate correctly?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

Go to Step 6

6

Service the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement for service procedure.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

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