Thank you, this just helped me out.

 

I had a similar problem, the issue was a little gear on the inside of the cassette. Works fine now.

https://www.instructables.com/id/How...otauto-revers/

 

I was having the problem with the tape not ejected. I went in and replaced belt/band which fixed that problem. Tape now goes in and comes out as it should.
BUT
now tapes won’t play. I messed something up but can’t figure out what.
I opened it up and watched it. The gears to turn the tape don’t move but the rods near the tape are spinning and sound like they are clicking on in and out of fast forward.

 

What year is it again???

 

It’s a 1996

 

Im having issues where my cassette player doesn't even work. I insert the cassette and it won't take it in, even if I push it all the way in with my fingers, kinda just sits outside the cassette player. Any ideas how I can fix this??

 

These trucks are 25 years old fellas. The cassette player is likely gooed up wit dust and other gooey things that prevent it from working. They could be warped on the inside. The haven't been oiled. The electronics are shot. Take it out and inspect it and maybe some alcohol swabs to clean.

Don't be surprised if your tape goes in and doesn't come out or comes out with the tape stringing all over the place.