[rej1906]

Sorry, I hit the send button too quickly.

I have a GE Profile Quiet Power III Dishwasher that now fails to successfully start the wash cycle. When I hit the start button, I hear water running into the tub, a whir/grinding noise, then more water running. It used to be that I would hear water running, a whir/grinding noise, then a big swish as the cycle successfully started. The front panel lights look normal.

I removed the front cover of the door, just to see what might be involved with a self repair, and the circuitry and wires look good, i.e. no coating residue. I did not do any type of testing. It looked like the simpliest thing would be to try and replace the Timer Sequence (Part number 144-001) since it did seem to have a slightly "heated" electrical smell. Am I on the right track here, or is there another larger problem manifesting itself causing too much current to go through the switch??

Also, I see discussion about error codes. How would I read them for this dishwasher?? Do you have to have a special device, or would the codes somehow blink a sequence on the front panel lights??

I am an electrical engineer, so I can trace most circuitry, if I know what I'm looking for. Also, I'm pretty handy about fixing things around the house, again, if I know what I'm looking for. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

rej1906

[Gene]

Remove the bottom panel and check for 120VAC to the pump motor while the control calls for wash.

Look for an envelope with the tech sheets on the right side under the dishwasher tub.

Gene.