JVC KD-15 keeps auto stopping randomly

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gabetallard

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I recently bought a JVC KD-15 tape deck and it was working but it now keeps auto stopping for no apparent reason. anybody have any ideas as to why? thanks!
 
gabetallard said:
I recently bought a JVC KD-15 tape deck and it was working but it now keeps auto stopping for no apparent reason. anybody have any ideas as to why? thanks!
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The auto stop function could be mechanical, electrical (excess motor current detect) or optical. If the latter, pin holes in the tape* would do it but it would always stop in the same place. If either of the other systems are faulty, find a good tech but that could be VERY difficult!

*Do old cassettes 'shed'?

Dave.
 
If I remember, the auto stops would stop if the cassette had too much resistance. Make sure it the cassette is not the issue.
 
DM60 said:
If I remember, the auto stops would stop if the cassette had too much resistance. Make sure it the cassette is not the issue.
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Good call!^ Two things to try. Slap the case 'fairly' hard on a flat surface both sides and check if it gets looser. Can be static, block one spool hole and blow into the other.

Dave.
 
ecc83 said:
The auto stop function could be mechanical, electrical (excess motor current detect) or optical. If the latter, pin holes in the tape* would do it but it would always stop in the same place. If either of the other systems are faulty, find a good tech but that could be VERY difficult!

*Do old cassettes 'shed'?

Dave.
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it appears that it’s a mechanical fault. when i press and hold play it tries to auto stop after a few seconds and then the auto stop clicks until i stop holding the button
 
gabetallard said:
it appears that it’s a mechanical fault. when i press and hold play it tries to auto stop after a few seconds and then the auto stop clicks until i stop holding the button
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Yes, it would do and it is probably a mechanical fault. The LH feed spool is not driven and many AS mechs detect that it has stopped. " Back in the Day" we would just order up a new cassette mech.

Dave.
 
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