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denman	Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 2:50:23 AM(UTC)
	Here are your parts Parts for Whirlpool LTE5243DQ0 Washer Dryer Combo - AppliancePartsPros.com Below is a link to a manual. It should be close to your unit. You will have to join the site and be logged in to be able to download it. http://appliancejunk.com...e&id=30;t=1407752724 [COLOR="Blue"]1. Given the problem, is it likely this is the culprit?[/COLOR] I cannot say. It could be that the motor timer contacts are badly pitted and dropping voltage so that there is not enough power to run the motor. You will have to do a live voltage check for this. Light Blue to WB (not sure of the wire color) at the timer should be 120 volts with the door closed. It should stay close to this value when the start button is pressed. A safer but less reliable test would be to set the timer to where it should work. Unplug the unit and then check the timer contact sets with a meter. Use the most sensitive resistance scale and short the meter leads together before starting so you can see if there is a zero offset in the meter. They should be very close to 0 ohms. [COLOR="Blue"]2. Given the picture, do I have to replace the entire unit or is there a way to swap out just the bad pieces?[/COLOR] No the timer has to be replaced as a unit. [COLOR="Blue"]3. Is there a way to test where on the unit the problem is?[/COLOR] See above. Another test would be to open the door and manually close the door switch. Now push the start button and turn the drum in the correct direction. Be careful you do not crack your knuckles etc. if the drum/motor starts. If it starts up then odds are that it is a motor problem. This may take two people to do. Also do not let it run very long with the door open as you can blow a thermal fuse. When doing a live test be very, very careful there is 240 volts at the timer and that is lethal.
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thintwin_dryerhelp	Posted: Saturday, August 9, 2014 2:38:35 PM(UTC)
	Hi everyone, Thanks in advance for your help. My Whirlpool Thin Twin (model #LTE5243DQO) dryer is not working. When the timer is set and the start button is pushed it makes a sound like it is trying to start (a low buzz) but it does not turn. When I open the door and turn the drum inside by hand it turns with resistance (it's not blocked and it's not loose). I opened up the unit and found the dryer timer looked in bad shape. See a picture at (I disconnected the two wires before taking the picture): https://www.dropbox.com/s/53d645...C%203%2006%2003%20PM.jpg I'd like to figure out if this piece is the problem before buying and installing it. Three related questions... 1. Given the problem, is it likely this is the culprit? 2. Given the picture, do I have to replace the entire unit or is there a way to swap out just the bad pieces? 3. Is there a way to test where on the unit the problem is? Thanks!

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