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Thread Number: 74410
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Won’t Spin |
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Post# 982088 2/9/2018 at 21:00 (2,261 days old) by Washerlover  (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Hello All, my “new” 1985 Whirlpool LA7680XMN has decided to stop spinning. It performs all other cycles as it should but after the neutral drain, will not engage into spin cycle. Any suggestions?
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| Post# 982089 , Reply# 1 2/9/2018 at 21:07 (2,261 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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I will probably not be the only one... Who says that the lid switch may be malfunctioning since the switch has to work for the spin to engage. It would be the first thing I would check. (Assuming that you do not leave the top up throughout the complete cycle.) | ||
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Post# 982090 , Reply# 2 2/9/2018 at 21:25 (2,261 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Also check | ||
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Post# 982097 , Reply# 3 2/9/2018 at 22:11 (2,261 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Post# 982169 , Reply# 4 2/10/2018 at 15:10 (2,260 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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No Luck Bypassing Lid Switch
Lid switch doesn’t appear to be the issue. Looked at wiring around the wig-wag and all seems to be in working order.
When the machine goes from neutral drain to spin, there is no change or click to even remotely make it sound like it’s trying to engage in spin. Same on both speeds — no sound at all like it wants to spin. Pump, motor all in working order. Any suggestions welcome! Thanks. | ||
| Post# 982179 , Reply# 5 2/10/2018 at 16:42 (2,260 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit) | ||
Look at the operation of the wig-wag | ||
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Post# 982189 , Reply# 6 2/10/2018 at 17:38 (2,260 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 Those wires constantly move/flex when the machine runs, not unusual that one breaks inside the insulation. Check for voltage at the spin solenoid wires when it should be activated. Can also be the solenoid and wires are good but the plunger is broken. Or the plunger is otherwise OK but the brad/rivet in it that catches in the cam bar slot is broken. If so, a small suitable nail carefully bent so it doesn't slip out can be a workable fix. | ||
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Post# 982197 , Reply# 7 2/10/2018 at 17:55 (2,260 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 982388 , Reply# 8 2/11/2018 at 20:09 (2,259 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Need Solenoid | ||
| Post# 982393 , Reply# 9 2/11/2018 at 21:01 (2,259 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit) | ||
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Here is a Wig-Wag
Just a guess, the original part number seems like it might cross over to this, but I would say to let the Whirlpool experts confirm.
P/N: 84867 https://www.ebay.com/i/132490600990QUEST... | ||
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Post# 982423 , Reply# 10 2/11/2018 at 23:50 (2,259 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Correct part
That is the correct part, 84867. Richard's suggestion has a reasonable price as well.
You can check with a few parts suppliers in your area Todd, but I am not sure how likely they would be to have one. You can also use 89814, this has the same wig wag/control magnet but also two new plungers. Plungers may not be necessary... Gordon | ||
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Post# 982452 , Reply# 11 2/12/2018 at 09:20 (2,259 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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| Post# 982519 , Reply# 12 2/12/2018 at 18:56 (2,258 days old) by Supersurgilator (Indiana) | ||
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What a beautiful machine. COuld you post some more pics and possibly a money shot of it? Only 1 pic posted in your post, these are my all time favorite vintage machines. | ||
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Post# 982539 , Reply# 13 2/12/2018 at 21:01 (2,258 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Per Supersurgilator’s Request...
A beautiful set, for sure, and you can’t be that Double Duty Super Surgilator! Very clean machines but need to scrub that lid a little more. Came with original owner’s manuals, too.
These are newer models that I don’t typically prefer (and in Almond, no less!) but am taking what I can get to replace what all I lost a couple years ago. Sadly was hoping I wouldn’t be having problems already, but a new wig-wag is on the way and let’s hope I can figure out how to replace it with minimal trouble! I’m okay with replacing belts, motors and such, but this will be my first time doing something like this. | ||
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