C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Tape Player: Service and Repair
Head And Capstan Cleaning
The following 2 components are cleaned on a tape player:
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The head
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The capstan
IMPORTANT: Do not contact the tape head with magnetized tools. If the head becomes magnetized, every cassette played in the player will be
degraded. In order to properly clean a tape player, the preferred method would be to use the cleaning cassette in J 39916-A in order to clean the head and
the capstan. The cleaning cassette is a scrubbing action, non abrasive cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette
turn. When using a scrubbing action, non abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject. The unit is equipped with a cut tape detection
feature and the cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to one of the following positions (depending on the vehicle line):
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ON
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RUN
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ACC
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ACCESSORY
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer's recommended cleaning time. When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the Cut Tape
Detection Feature is active again.
The alternative method would be to use a non scrubbing action, wet type cleaning cassette. This cassette uses a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This
type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non scrubbing action cassette may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaning cassette.
The use of this cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT button for 5 seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radio will display --- to show that the
indicator has been reset.
