Repair Guide: AIWA HS-TA293 Stereo Radio Cassette Player
This is the most common issue. The audio plays slow and warbly, or the unit stalls when you hit play. The rubber drive belts inside have turned into a sticky, gooey mess. This is almost guaranteed on any AIWA unit from the 90s that hasn't been serviced. aiwa hs ta293 stereo radio cassette player repair zip
Over 20-30 years, these rubber components turn into black, sticky goo or harden into plastic-like rings. The “zip” sound is typically the motor spinning freely but slipping against the hardened or melted belt. Often, the belt snaps, or it stretches so badly that it slips, creating a screeching friction noise. Repair Guide: AIWA HS-TA293 Stereo Radio Cassette Player
Inside, you will likely find a black, tarry substance smeared around the motor pulley and flywheel. This is your original belt. Do not touch it with bare hands – it stains everything. The rubber drive belts inside have turned into