how can I fix my old JVC KD-A55 audio cassette deck?

Cassette will not play, spills lots of tape. Capstan is turning.
David, January 2005


done
if the vu meter bulb does not light up the tape deck will refuse to work and also a wire wound resistor will burn out for some reason

dennis, February 2023
Take it all apart examining it as you go along and then having identified the issues (burnt resistors, belt , etc.), fix and reassemble.

sKiTzo, February 2005
link Click here to see other fixes for JVC.