8mm Tape stops when rewinding

You have a clogged video head. It happens. Do not use the chamois again. Instead, purchase an 8mm head cleaner and give that a try. Only use a brand name cleaner - no generics, and make sure it doesn't come from China!

Though 8mm filming was and still is the best safest way to make movies Sony have stopped producing 8mm tapes, I use the brand new Digital 8 tapes on my brand new Sony camera, would never dream of going over to Hard drive/SD card/DVD recording cameras as the image will not last as long as it will on 8mm tape.
Also the 8mm cameras are much better made than anything since 2006.
If you type 8mm movie tapes in your search engine you will find 100's of firms still selling your tapes, they will help you choose the right one ok?

Way to go. Usually if you use anisotropic Alcohol with a few Q-tips works well I've found.
Try cleaning the other tap path items like the capstan that the pinch roller get's pushed up to also with this Alcohol. The cleaner the better the tape goes through. Much better picture.
Blessings,
A/V Media Guy

Did try disconnecting battery or AC adapter and wait a few minutes then install power and turn on .See if it will eject

It's been awhile, but I believe there is a round "switch" on the bottom of the tape that is on the same edge that the tape itself faces. First you depress the "switch", and then you will be able to turn the spools that are inside the tape. If you are facing the edge of the tape case that lets you see the tape itself, you would turn the left handed spool in a clockwise direction to rewind it. Hopefully that will help you.

I was having the exact same problems, and I read a post on this website somewhere recommending that I just record a few seconds of video on a blank portion of tape and then the camera should start playing video normally again.

I tried it, and IT WORKED!!

It is normal. Sony is trying to get your tapes last longer.

I have a trv-58 with the same problem. One way is to press play and rewind while in play mode.Getting back to the first of the tape is a chore.

it requires a switch block assembly. this part includes the keyboard for play, rewind etc.. part # is 1-477-084-31 part should run you about 30 bucks. Larry