Thread Number: 61719
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
New Whirlpool Belt drive agitation problem.... Advice please! |
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Post# 843677 , Reply# 1   9/30/2015 at 20:57 (3,101 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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The mode shifter / speed sensor module is a common failure on these but I don't know if it'd cause this problem. There's also a transmission/gearbox that could be related to the agitation issue. Should be a tech sheet in the console with details on accessing diagnostic mode to get any recorded fault codes. |
Post# 843684 , Reply# 3   9/30/2015 at 21:37 (3,101 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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just as a FYI.....when running a test on some of these models, as in hooking up to water, make sure its both a HOT and COLD water line your hooking up to.....damn sensors inside 'know' if it is or not, and will throw one of these out of whack and not operate properly.....
not that this will fix your particular situation, but a strange thing you wouldn't think of, or would have an effect on the operation of a machine.... |
Post# 843685 , Reply# 4   9/30/2015 at 21:45 (3,101 days old) by Dustin92 (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Yes I've run into that before- I had it connected to hot and cold (on the proper inlets) and it filled properly on all temperatures- hot, warm, cool, and cold. |
Post# 843719 , Reply# 5   10/1/2015 at 06:36 (3,101 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 843751 , Reply# 7   10/1/2015 at 12:51 (3,100 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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Post# 843752 , Reply# 8   10/1/2015 at 12:55 (3,100 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 843773 , Reply# 9   10/1/2015 at 16:04 (3,100 days old) by Dustin92 (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Looks similar, but not the same problem. Mine spins perfectly, but does that when it is supposed to agitate- should be reversing but it is not. I've now had it agitate in both directions, seems like it will start in either direction. |
Post# 843834 , Reply# 10   10/1/2015 at 21:36 (3,100 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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These are the easiest washers to work on. Just test the windings of the motor, if they are within the specs replace the control with a $99 rebuilt one and get another 8 years of service. Make sure you calibrate the unit after you change the control. |