If you have a Blaupunkt Monterey, can you do me a favor?

[djcdmv]

I'm trying to figure out why my tape deck in my Monterey automatically ejects a cassette immediately after it is inserted. Can someone press their eject button WITHOUT a cassette in and tell me if the button moves. My eject button doesn't go in regardless if a cassette is in or not. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by djcdmv

I'm trying to figure out why my tape deck in my Monterey automatically ejects a cassette immediately after it is inserted. Can someone press their eject button WITHOUT a cassette in and tell me if the button moves. My eject button doesn't go in regardless if a cassette is in or not. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Mine does the same thing. But I don't have any cassettes anymore, so I never really cared. Maybe it is an M491 thing?

[djcdmv]

Originally Posted by tdw28210

Mine does the same thing. But I don't have any cassettes anymore, so I never really cared. Maybe it is an M491 thing?

Yeah, I bought one of those iPod cassette adapters and it won't stay in...

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by djcdmv

Yeah, I bought one of those iPod cassette adapters and it won't stay in...

I run a bluetooth / fm modulator device. Works fine.

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[gwmac]

Cassette players have a sensor to eject the tape if the take up reel is not turning. A broken belt or a dirty drive wheel will give the symptom you describe.I dont have any direct knowledge of the Monterrey.

[Socbum]

I have a Reno and use the same type of device. I can push the button in with or without the cassette inserted.

[djcdmv]

Thanks everyone! The (possibly) good news is that take up reel spins. Anyone know what would cause the eject button to not move at all? I know nothing about electronics, but I would assume it would be a mechanical issue of some sort. Anyone had one of these apart and know the internals? I called Wilford Wilkes in PA (vintage radio repair), but he said my 1985 radio is too new for him .

[rbuswell]

I sent a Monterey to these guys: www.radiomanrepair.com and they did a nice job (cleaning, adjusting, testing) for about $75 if memory serves. They do not do anything about the appearance of the radio.