It looks like the "feelers" in the 5000 are the same, for now the super glue seems to be holding so I think I'll leave it alone, the soldering will be a bit fiddly, and please forget what I said about the track indicators, I was being stupid, (don't ask !) Sammy

Hi Martin, Your reputation on these forums is justifiably very high, spot on again, one of the two centre "feelers" has broken off. I'll have a look at a beocord 5000 I've got to see if they are the same, for now I've bypassed it but my track indicators now simply light up all the way across. (Are these bits available ?). Small

I shall give it a go, thanks for the information I'll let you know how I get on Sammy

Hi Manahem, Do you think this would account for this problem even tho it worked perfectly last week and this week absolutely nothing. Sounds like a slippery washer should start slipping before it gives out altogether ? It's behaving just as it does without a cassette in place. regards Sammy

I was really pleased with my Beocord 5500 which was an absolute bargin on ebay, only cost me £12.49 including postage. Having replaced the belt which drives the drawer in and out it was working perfectly, until yesterday. The lights are on but it's just as if there is no cassette in place, won't play, rewind, fast forward, nothing. Any

Cheers Graham, will do

Think I've found the answer, Dillen, seems to be the man, can't seem to work out how to contact him direct so if you're reading this Dillen, can I buy some new belts please. Clive

Hi everybody, I'm a new member asking the question many have asked before I'm sure but having scanned the site I've not found the answer. Where do I get replacement belts for my BEOCORD 5500. I managed to get a belt for my BEOGRAM 6500 some years back but I can't remember where. any help appreciated. Clive