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Expert: - 9/9/2008


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A cassette got stuck in my BMW factory alpine tape player and even though I took the tape out the system still believes a tape is inside and will not let me switch the system back to the radio. I press the radio button and it does not respond. If I disconnect the battery will this recycle the system and default the system back to the radio?

Answer
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you have to open the radio, top cover on the right side there is a big spring on back of the spring there is a 3/4 moon circle  
you need to power the unit put more force on the spring,press the eject or of button and turn the circle by hand or with  pliers
you will here a loud release sound and the radio will work again

this tape deck needs to be clean and the rubber bands need to be replace
this radio is made by alpine

good luck

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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