Just got a Kenwood KX-W8050 dual cassette deck off eBay that the
seller said had been tested and worked. When it arrived (poorly
packed), Tape 1 didn't work at all--no motor sound, no play, record,
or anything else. Tape 2 worked OK. When the power plug is first
making contact with the outlet, or when it's jostled after being
inserted, the reels and capstans on Tape 1 turn for about 2 seconds,
then stop. So Tape 1 is apparently receiving power, but nothing is
engaging when the play or other controls are operated.

I have no electronic repair skills, so I'll return this unless it's
something pretty simple to fix. But I'm hoping that something may
have gotten knocked loose in shipment (since it supposedly worked
before) that I can reattach--or it's something equally easy to fix.
I've opened it up and checked connections, and everything looks
properly attached. Anyone have an idea what the problem may be?

Thanks -
Dan

"Dan Sherburne" wrote in message
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Just got a Kenwood KX-W8050 dual cassette deck off eBay that the
seller said had been tested and worked. When it arrived (poorly
packed), Tape 1 didn't work at all--no motor sound, no play, record,
or anything else. Tape 2 worked OK. When the power plug is first
making contact with the outlet, or when it's jostled after being
inserted, the reels and capstans on Tape 1 turn for about 2 seconds,
then stop. So Tape 1 is apparently receiving power, but nothing is
engaging when the play or other controls are operated.

I have no electronic repair skills, so I'll return this unless it's
something pretty simple to fix. But I'm hoping that something may
have gotten knocked loose in shipment (since it supposedly worked
before) that I can reattach--or it's something equally easy to fix.
I've opened it up and checked connections, and everything looks
properly attached. Anyone have an idea what the problem may be?

Thanks -
Dan


Return it. It needs belts, general maintenance, maybe even a motor.

Mark Z.

On Sep 1, 3:04 pm, "Mark D. Zacharias"
wrote:
"Dan Sherburne" wrote in message

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Just got a Kenwood KX-W8050 dual cassette deck off eBay that the
seller said had been tested and worked. When it arrived (poorly
packed), Tape 1 didn't work at all--no motor sound, no play, record,
or anything else. Tape 2 worked OK. When the power plug is first
making contact with the outlet, or when it's jostled after being
inserted, the reels and capstans on Tape 1 turn for about 2 seconds,
then stop. So Tape 1 is apparently receiving power, but nothing is
engaging when the play or other controls are operated.

I have no electronic repair skills, so I'll return this unless it's
something pretty simple to fix. But I'm hoping that something may
have gotten knocked loose in shipment (since it supposedly worked
before) that I can reattach--or it's something equally easy to fix.
I've opened it up and checked connections, and everything looks
properly attached. Anyone have an idea what the problem may be?

Thanks -
Dan

Return it. It needs belts, general maintenance, maybe even a motor.

Mark Z.

Thanks for the info. Back it goes.

Dan