Got a fix for a weak factory 1989 Bronco II premium cassette player?

[custombolt]

I cleaned it with electronic cleaner. Radio plays well through the original premium speakers. Please no "replace it" replies, trying to "save it".
Thank you.

 

[Perkinator104]

Does it play the cassette at all?

 

[custombolt]

Yes. Poor quality sound. Not as crisp as the radio sound.

 

[duffy]

Open it up and clean the head with a cotton swab and isopropal alcohol..............after the cleaning use a magnifing glass to check for wear on the head surface. I bought a batch of three radios trying to get a good one. One has a good radio, the second has a good tape deck and the third one has everything working good. If you're into replacing parts I would donate the good deck/bad radio for the cost of shipping.