If you have acquired an HS-TA293 that isn’t working, it likely suffers from one of the following age-related ailments. Understanding these will help you utilize the contents of your "repair zip" effectively.
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The most frequent issue is a deteriorated or snapped drive belt, which causes the motor to spin without turning the tape. If you have acquired an HS-TA293 that isn’t
A known issue on many Aiwa mechanisms (including the TA293) is a cracked center gear (the large white plastic gear under the reel hubs). Over time, the plastic shrinks and cracks. the plastic shrinks and cracks.