Getting in on the end of this discussion, but look at the bottom of the drive mechanism. See if there are any "grounding" screws. These are up through the bottom, under the supply and tu reels, not exactly under the reels, but close. If you see screws on the bottom, loosen, then tighten. This may not apply to your unit, but I have ran into this problem several times. Like most problems, "difficult" to locate, "easy" to fix. Paul W C&W Electronics Azle Tx ----- Original Message ----- From: "J Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:05 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Emerson VCR VCR4000 (fcc A7RM481A) erratic mech > > You could try cleaning the prism, mirrors, sensor LED, and photosensors. If > that doesnt fix it, try replacing the sensor LED. > Jerry Silverman > Greentron Inc > 4 Newland Ave > Greenville SC 29609 > 864 232 3889 > Fax 271 2080 > mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Phil Bader" <philbad@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 3:28 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Emerson VCR VCR4000 (fcc A7RM481A) erratic mech > > > > > > May load a tape OK and play good. Hit eject and tape comes out OK but > > can hear the motor still runnung awhile after. Other times if try to > > insert a tape, may accept it partially, then eject it. > > New mode switch installed, unit cleaned, timing "homed". > > This assist for a tech-friend. > > Phil Bader > > -- > > Philip Bader > > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) > > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 > > Fax (863) 299-8821 > > email: philbad@xxxxxxxxxx > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > ------------------------------------------ > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > > Submit Repair Tips here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > > > > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > ------------------------------------------ > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > Submit Repair Tips here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/