Guys,

I was back inside my limited function Beocord 5000 on an unrelated bulb issue and took yet another look at all my non-functionjng control buttons, and I am scratching my head.I don't get it. There is no reason these buttons shouldn't be working as designed.

To be clear all the switches appear to work perfectly, contacts are ALL well cleaned, and they ARE making contact, yet both STOP buttons, PAUSE, EJECT,  and REVERSE do not work.

Only PLAY and FAST FORWARD work.

Another "interesting" point, because STOP does not work, the only way to stop the cassette is to press OFF, and when pressed the tape head retracts violently, like a mini-Earthquake. We are talking a real SHUDDER when the tape head retracts.

On the other BC 5000, press STOP and there is a tiny thud noise, but no hefty shaking.

Lastly, as mentioned previously, EJECT does not work with the Beocord on, it must be shut off, and then EJECT works fine.

If anyone has any ideas, I sure would appreciate them as I have basically exhausted all my ideas.

Jeff

Hi Jacques,

Did you forget me? With the holidays, that would be entirely understandable.

However, when you find the time, anything you can suggest about the above problems, would be most appreciated.

And although you probably won't believe this, I just acquired another Beocord 5000, my third, and also from Washington State. This one, everything "operates" except reverse.Why I am find them all in Washington State..... I have no idea.

As soon as Martin returns home, I have an order in for bulbs and his belt kit.

I use both Beocords daily for an hour or so and once settled in, now several months, NO tape chewing! Yea! 😁

Jeff