Change the tape end censor transmitter, its LED diode in the center. if you dont have the correct part usually you can use any old remote control transmitter. Good luck. Mike On Tue, 16 Oct 2001 15:30:59 -0500, techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > > Have a problem with this combo unit, when you turn unit on it comes on for > about 5 seconds and then shuts off, acts like its trying to load a tape with > no tape in the unit. If you turn unit on and insert a tape it will play the > tape fine without shutting off, and if you stop tape in the play mode, TV > will play O.K., but soon as you eject the tape, unit acts like it wants to > reload and then shuts off. I checked alignment and cleaned mode switch with > no results. Don't have service info, and cost is $50.00. More than customer > wants to spend. Any suggestions before I give up on it? > > Dan Webster > Webster's T V > Shullsburg, Wi. > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > database better! Submit your fixes here: > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > To unsubscribe write to: > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with unsubscribe in the subject line. Get It Fixed At Rochester Electronics 630 West Ridge Rd. Rochester, NY 14615 716.663.6870 www.RochesterElectronicsRepair.com _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.