Hi Ray,

"Ray L. Volts" rote in message ...

"RichK" wrote in message

This is not very old vcr, but something failed. The tape will go in and
even threaded, but as soon as it therads the tape cartridge ejects.

Does the tape unthread and reel back into the cassette before it ejects?

Yes, the tape goes in all the right places, but as soon as it does, it reels
back in and ejectes.

The only odd part in this cycle is a "double touch" of the pinch roller on
the right side (takeup in play and FF). It sort of touches, backs up a
couple of mm and touches again, after whch it starts the ejection cycle.

Regards,

Rich