Thread Number: 71346
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Whirlpool LA5530XKN2, No Spin |
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Post# 944067 , Reply# 1   6/18/2017 at 03:26 (2,503 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 944082 , Reply# 2   6/18/2017 at 07:25 (2,502 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Unplug the machine. Take 2 screws out that hold the console in place. Flip the console back, it will stay up on the back panel. You will see 2 large clips that hold the cabinet to the back panel. Remove them, using a large screwdriver, Unplug the wiring harness to the lid switch. Now the cabinet will lift off. |
Post# 944091 , Reply# 3   6/18/2017 at 09:47 (2,502 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Goatfarmer's instructions are for a direct-drive machine. LA5530XKN2 is (presumably) a belt-drive, does not disassemble that way. Access to some of the mechanicals is through the lower rear access panel. Pulling the transmission and spin drive (which sits on top of the transmission, also requires removing the agitator and basket spanner nut) is from the bottom. Proper diagnosis is required. Observe operation via the rear panel. Does the spin solenoid energize and lift the plunger? If so and it doesn't shift into spin, then could be the pin on the spin shift plunger is broken. |
Post# 944134 , Reply# 4   6/18/2017 at 16:01 (2,502 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Since this is a belt drive machine, Glenn is correct that DD repair techniques are not appropriate here.
First thing I would check is the lid switch. You can do this without even moving the machine. If you have had an accidentally slammed or dropped lid, it could have broken the switch itself, the plunger assembly or the strike on the lid. If you depress the switch, listen for a click, then another click when it is released. You can do this with the machine off. If all seems as normal here, you can move on. Next place to look is the wigwag, on top of the transmission. If you are standing behind the machine, remove the service panel and look up towards the wigwag, which is on top of the transmission slightly to the left. It rotates back-and-forth during all operations when the motor is running. The solenoid and plunger for the spin is the left of the two plungers. These can either break, get jammed, or the solenoid can go bad. At this point some pictures or video would help of your machine. There are lots of videos on YouTube of the wigwag area if you are unsure about it, and I can suggest a couple. Sometimes, you can hear the solenoid engaging and disengaging when you activate the spin switch. The machine must be running in a spin cycle for this. When the solenoid is working but the pin is bent or broken, you can usually hear the solenoid engage and disengage without the rest of the usual spin-start sounds. Try these steps and report back. Gordon |
Post# 944169 , Reply# 6   6/18/2017 at 22:48 (2,502 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Keith,
There are still lots of wigwags available as one piece, no need to do surgery on the old one. Whirlpool part 84867 is for a wigwag alone. 89814 has the wigwag and new plungers as a kit. I found a number of both on eBay. Your local parts dealer probably has access to these as well. The replacement procedure for this part is easy and straightforward, if not somewhat awkward. Good luck finding a part. Your machine will be back in service easily if this is the only problem. Gordon |
Post# 944226 , Reply# 7   6/19/2017 at 10:43 (2,501 days old) by realvanman (Southern California)   |   | |
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Thanks Gordon, I just ordered an FSP kit, including the plungers and all. Package says made in USA on it. :) I'll see about getting a video of it working when it's all done. Thanks again, Keith |