cassette adaptor device to play MP3

You need a better one -- one that turns both spindles. The tape deck probably sees only one turning & not the other & thinks the tape is broken.

Just a guess.

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I dunno how much thisll help, but i just put ion an mp3/cd deck..put me back 170$ for parts/install/warranty and its alot more stable than runnig it through the cassette deck.

I gave up on the cassette adapters, and now use the little FM transmitters that you can tune the radio to instead.

On 2006-02-15, Ken Finney penned:

Which model are you using? I have one that plugs into the bottom port of my iPod (not the mini jack), so it can charge while playing music, but it only allows a limited number of stations (two integers plus four decimals for a total of eight stations). In town, there's a lot of interference.

I wish that I could just plug my iPod straight into my stereo system. I have a 2004 WRX wagon, and as far as I know that's not possible without replacing the stereo.

I have a simple Sony tape adapter that worked well for me for a few years.

I highly recommend getting a new head unit though...it's more convenient than a tape player, and the sound quality is a lot better. I had never installed one before last week, but it turned out to be really easy. If you have the money, I recommend it.

I just have a real generic one I bought at Fry's for $19.95. iRock, I believe.

GET A NEW HEAD UNIT!!!!!

to offer a diverging opinion, I tried an fm transmitter and it performed very, very poorly. i live in an urban area, and the interference was so bad, the fm transmitter was really worthless. I have the belkin brand fm transmitter, but i've not heard good things about any of them.

my recommendation would be the cassette adapter (if you can get it to work) or a new head unit w/ an mp3/4 player input.

One alternative is an FM modulator such as this:

Ben