tapedeck problem

[HRP]

The radio/tape player/cd player in my 91 Reatta convertable works just fine, above 70 degrees. When it gets colder than 70, the tape player just clicks about 6 times, then spits out the tape. If I left a playing tape in overnight, it will contine to play until the tape ends, then rather than reverse, it just clicks about 6 times and ejects the tape. I've cleaned the heads, etc. but with no change. The radio and cd player work fine below 70. Help, please.<P>------------------<BR>

[Guest]

Mine strated doing this too (clicking 6 times whenever I start the car, twice when I turn it off). Mine won't even let me close the door with a tape inside. This happens all the time. Sorry I can't be of any help, but I'd like to hear if anyone has any suggestions for you.

[Guest]

I have a similar problem with the tape deck clicking, but mine eats tapes, too. Can't use it at all now.

[Guest]

Probably the drive bands are at fault. The older they are the more worn out. They have a tendency to be so loose that they can't grip the spindal. Also for the door not opening,open the door and look inside. Near the upper left side you will see a small leaver. If it is bent in a little the door will not latch properly. Rebend it to the proper position and the door will close.

[Guest]

Most of the time when auto reversing decks make this noise it's because the drive belts are shot and slipping. Though I haven't repaired this on a Reatta I may be doing one soon. I'll give you an update if and when I know more. Check with your local dealer and see how much they want to get the deck repaired. A good repair service for car electronics is United Radio. I believe they're in New York. I sent a 1990 Reatta radio to them, that had an odd problem, and they fixed it quickly and for what I thought was a reasonable price ($110).<BR> Good Luck,<BR> John Friese

[HRP]

Thanks for the information. I'll post the results after I get it repaired. <P>------------------<BR>