Cassette tape error message

[av8r4aa]

When I use my tape player adapter it works for about a minute,
then flips to side B. Then the message "tape error" message appears.

I don't have any real cassettes so I don't know if it does the
same thing.
Any ideas on how to use my tape player?

[DYL]

Check the adapter. I had the same problem until I opened the adapter up and cleaned it out with rubbing alcohol. I think some soda got spilled on it.

[Addiso]

I usually took it output it back in and flipped to side a as soon as it went in. Didn't want to deal with all that so I just ended up going with an aftermarket bluetooth stereo

[MontanaRob]

It usually flips sides because it encounters resistance like you would at the end of a tape. Due to the gearing inside. I had the same problem with mine that was connected to a 3.5mm jack input and fixed it. If you are using a cassette adapter with a cable do this:

Pry the cassette adapter apart at the seam like a clam. Remove the gears inside that interconnect the 2 spindles together. This relieves any tension from the gears inside and make sure the spindles now spin freely. Put halves back together and use small pieces of scotch tape to wrap across the edges to secure it.

[jasontaylor7]

15 minutes to fix: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...8#post30266658