Tracker 4WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
Tape Player: Service and Repair
Head And Capstan Cleaning
The following 2 components are cleaned on a cassette player:
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The head
^
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, 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, the cassette may eject. The unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature. The feature than may detected as a broken
tape. In order to prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to one of the following positions (depending upon the vehicle):
^
ON
^
RUN
^
ACC
^
ACCESSORY
2. Turn OFF the radio.
3. Press and hold the TAPE button for 5 seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for 2 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 is 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 does 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 display shows that the indicator has
been reset.
