[bad thad]

Originally Posted by richappy

You can put a jumper wire between the two outer pins of the lid switch connector located behind the control panel.Then see if it works.The clear tube to the switch is for mechanical support of the wires, no electrical function at all.

This will bypass the switch if its bad?

[bad thad]

Its a front loader by the way.

[richappy]

Bad Thad. Post your problem on a separate thread with a model #, you are confusing us with Be thinks problem.

[bad thad]

sorry ,will do.

[betthinks]

Originally Posted by applianceman

If you do not have a loose wire I would say that the timer is bad even though we have been saying they don’t go bad often.

Not the answer I was hoping for. Those darn things are expensive, and then what if it is not that? Is a short in a wire something that should be considered? If so, how do I check that? thanks so much for your patience and quick responses.
Betty Hinks

[applianceman]

Clothes Washer Repair Guide

[applianceman]

I hope these wire colors are right I didn’t have a legend just guessing what the letters stand for so if you don’t understand tell me what color wires you have on the water level switch.

[applianceman]

I got another question when you turn the washer on even if nothing happens does the timer turn or can you hear the timer motor?

[betthinks]

Originally Posted by applianceman

If you ever got you hands on that meter you were talking about try these test.

Check to see if you have voltage coming to the timer on the black wire coming from the cord to the white wire. If you do have voltage there Turn the washer to the beginning of the cycle and turn it on.

On the water level switch you should see a purple wire (that comes from the timer) check to see if you have voltage from that wire to the white wire from the cord.

If you have voltage in the first test and do not on the second test the timer is bad.

If you have voltage at both places check to see if you have voltage from that purple wire to the pink wire you should not have voltage there with the no water in the tub and if you do that switch is bad.

Post what you find.

I just have to get a hold of a voltmeter from someone I know or find one at a really good price. Thanks again. I will follow up and let you know what happens. I just want so bad to avoid spending a bunch of money on another washer which I can't afford. Bless you for being there to bounce ideas off. I'll be in touch. Betty Hinks

[betthinks]

Originally Posted by betthinks

I just have to get a hold of a voltmeter from someone I know or find one at a really good price. Thanks again. I will follow up and let you know what happens. I just want so bad to avoid spending a bunch of money on another washer which I can't afford. Bless you for being there to bounce ideas off. I'll be in touch. Betty Hinks

Hi again. My internet has been out for three days, thus no responses lately. The news is not good. I tried to do the Ohm meter thing, but got so confused about where to put the test points. I went shopping for a used washer because I was so frustrated. I found this very professional appliance center outside of town and a very nice Kitchen Aid with all of the same features of my last one. But I still didn't want to cave. They do service calls for $35. locally so I did that. The repairman came out and found that the power in the cord on one side was dead, and had I called him at the beginning, it would have been a cheap fix. Now, other things had been damaged as a result of our tinkering around, including the timer. He said in his opinion, the machine was not worth the money it would need to repair it. I told him about the machine I had looked at, and he said if I was sure I wanted to go that way, he would absorb the cost of the service call and go get the KitchenAid and take away this one. So, the deed is done. I paid $160. including tax. service call, delivery and take away of my oldl machine. They gave me a 3 month warrenty, parts and labor, and I now have a washing machine without all the hassle. The inside cabinet of mine had all gone pretty rusty too. I guess I am not a whiz with electrical things, but I give it a good college try. I am so grateful for all your help and patience with me. I sure will recommend this site to others. Sincerely, Betty Hinks