Did you perform the Radio/Audio System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Radio/Audio System Check

Does the radio briefly display CLN TAPE when a tape is inserted?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

Using the test tape from J 39916-A , perform the motor speed test, following the instructions in the kit.

Is the tape speed within the allowable limits?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

Play a known good tape in the player and determine if the output is garbled or distorted. The speaker test tones included in J 39916-A test tape may be used to help identify a problem.

Is the audio quality OK?

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Go to Radio/Audio System Check

Go to Step 5

1. Clean the tape heads using the tape cleaner included in J 39916-A .
2. After cleaning, reset the tape clean meter (CLN) display if present, by pressing the cassette eject control for 5 seconds.
3. Play a known good tape.

Is the audio quality OK?

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Go to Radio/Audio System Check

Go to Step 6

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Radio/Audio System Check

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