Kevin, You probably have a cracked impeller on the load gear. I usually remove the whole thing from the load motor shaft and super glue it to the shaft and works like a charm. If this is the problem, you should hear the motor humming when you try to eject the tape. Good luck. support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FAX 717-564-4952 Jeff Dougherty Intrepid Video & Electronics Be careful of your thoughts. 501 Luther Rd They may become your words Harrisburg, PA 17111 any moment. 717-909-8844 VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com *********************************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Gunn" <kgunn@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 9:37 AM Subject: [TechAssist] SONY SLV-380 *Won't Shut OFF* I have a SONY SLV380 Vcr that when first plugged in will accept tape and play no problem. If you EJECT tape once it will no longer accept tape, the VCR will not shut off unless you unplug it. If you wait about a half hour until unit is cold and plug in it goes through the same routine. Any ideas would be appreciated. Kevin Gunn Star Tek Electronic Services 390 Springbank Drive London, Ontario www.startek.701.com N6J 1G9 519-473-6366 ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ 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