When playing the radio, the left channel plays fine. When playing a regular cassette or using the cassette to CD adapter, the left channel can be heard, but its like the volume is at the lowest possible level (ie volume = 1). The right side is loud and crystal clear. I have cleaned tape heads with alcohol and q-tip. I was gonna pull the radio out 4 days ago and see if I needed to solder the wire on the tape head, but I decided to listen to it again and it somehow played correctly. Both left and right channel were loud and crystal clear. Its been playing fine for 4 days but tonite I got in and the left channel sound is almost non existent (ie volume =1 on left side). Since I can faintly hear the left channel, that leads me to believe the wire is still connected to the tape head. If it was completely off, then their would be absolutely no sound from left channel. I've been using a mp3 player connected to the cassette to CD adapter and been enjoying it. But now its "mono", any ideas?
2007-01-08 14:00:41 · 1 answers · asked by SharpGuy 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Yes, I have verified the balance and fade on the controls... I got car 6 months ago and the left channel never worked in tape mode. I was gonna pull it out 4 days ago and look at the inside, particularly the wires to tape head. But before I pulled it out, I tried it one last time and it all played correctly (left/right channels equal and loud). Now its back to the same way. I even smacked the radio a little to see if anything was loose, but no change.
2007-01-08 14:04:06 · update #1
The little wires that connect to the tape head may have finally broke free. Take it to a qualified technician to dignose it.
2007-01-08 14:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋