92 Q45 Tape deck question

[waz]

When I try to play a tape in my car the tape deck lights up but I can't get any sound. The play arrow lights up and also the "MTL" indicator lights up. Any suggestions.

Thanks

[mrflip69]

Can you hear the heads engaging when you press play or is it completely silent?

If that's the case, drive belts may be busted.

[3rd Q]

If you can't get that one fixed, I've got a HU from a '92 for $50 + shipping (or local pick-up, I'm in Chicago). Let me know.

Paul

[waz]

I can hear some whirring when the tape is in. I hear the tape load then the whirring. Tape must be moving because when I take it out the reels have moved.

[PoorManQ45]

Hmm, it is possible,/probable that the read head is either dirty, or has gone bad. Try a cleaning tape in there. Or possibly a short burst of compressed air.

[waz]

Thanks, the head cleaning tape is working out.