[astro3ron]

I have an older Kenmore dishwasher circa 1992. At the start of the wash cycle, the pump should start to pump out any left over water from before. But now I just hear a humming sound and then a click, like a relay shut something off. No circuit breakers have popped at the service panel. I can advance the timer knob to where it will allow hot water to come in, but the motor/pump won't kick in at the start of the cycle. Motor problem?? internal circuit overload?? Something hung up in the pump keeping the motor/pump from going?? Time for a new washer?? But the old ones seem to last much longer than the new ones...
Thanks

[Gene]

Remove the bottom panel and check for old water leak and rust over the motor. This is one of most common cause for motor damage.

Post your findings, please.

Gene.

[astro3ron]

Thanks, Gene. Checked for leaks but didn't see any. Wasn't sure how to see if I can turn the motor. From inside of washer, where/what would I have to remove to do this(with the power off of course)?? Didn't notice any other problems or odors. All the other cycles seem to work, water inlet, cooling fan etc, just no pump. Sounds like some relay has kicked in and then resets before I can try the cycle again.
Thanks