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The_Archiver · 23rd Feb 2021, 2:31 pm

Rich, is the replacement idler new or used? If used, the rubber tyre may be past it’s best, which would account for poor/stalling FFWD and REW. A sticky tape can also cause this as I’ve had the same problem with 5150’s.

The best guy for Beta issues on here is Sanbeta (the great Kevin Lambert).

Philip

23rd Feb 2021, 2:31 pm	#3
The_Archiver Pentode Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurso, Caithness Posts: 118	Re: Sanyo VTC5150 fault. Rich, is the replacement idler new or used? If used, the rubber tyre may be past it’s best, which would account for poor/stalling FFWD and REW. A sticky tape can also cause this as I’ve had the same problem with 5150’s. The best guy for Beta issues on here is Sanbeta (the great Kevin Lambert). Philip Last edited by The_Archiver; 23rd Feb 2021 at 3:01 pm.