How to Remove a Stuck Tape From an Auto Tape Deck
- 1). Turn off the engine and take the key out of the ignition.
- 2). Locate the tape deck in your vehicle and slide the screwdriver through the flap, lifting the tape up from the bottom while simultaneously trying to pull it out with the pliers. Remember, using too much pressure may cause more damage than good. If you're unable to extract the tape this way you may have take the tape deck itself apart.
- 3). Familiarize yourself with your vehicle's owner's manual before you attempt to remove the deck's faceplate. With some units you can simply pull it off, while others you have to unscrew the screws holding the faceplate in place. Remove the tape by simply pulling it out.
- 4). Untangle the magnetic tape, then wind the tape using a pen or pencil.