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[quote=Joe / APP Team;293720][quote=brian_h;293196]Hello and thanks ahead of time.

Going crazy with this one. Trying hard to be a DIY'r, learning as I go humbly.

Kenmore washer fills and runs, but no agitation. Drains, but no spin. Makes squeaky, clicking noise. All I have researched says "coupler".

I checked the motor coupler and it is fine. I bypassed the lid switch (wire connecting 2 outer 'prongs' of switch outlet) but washer still ran - same manner as above.

Used a multimeter on the lid switch but got 0 for open and closed...confusing me as I thought that says 'bad' switch...but the bypass worked...

Could it be that the switch is in fact broken, even though with the bypass the washer ran (incorrectly)? I may be doing something wrong with meter...

So - what to check next - cam shaft?

Trying to avoid buying a new LG Top Loader.

Thanks again,
Brian[/quote]

 
Brian,

Sure sounds like a bad motor coupler ?

Did you actually remove the pump and motor, and physically remove and check the coupler pins and rubber bushing for damage ?

Based on the information, your lid switch is fine.

You may have tested it incorrectly with the meter.

Here's a post from our forum, that may help you understand better.

[URL]http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html[/URL]

Good luck,
:cool: :cool: :cool:[/quote]

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Joe / APP Team	Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2010 2:32:02 PM(UTC)
	Originally Posted by: brian_h Hello and thanks ahead of time. Going crazy with this one. Trying hard to be a DIY'r, learning as I go humbly. Kenmore washer fills and runs, but no agitation. Drains, but no spin. Makes squeaky, clicking noise. All I have researched says "coupler". I checked the motor coupler and it is fine. I bypassed the lid switch (wire connecting 2 outer 'prongs' of switch outlet) but washer still ran - same manner as above. Used a multimeter on the lid switch but got 0 for open and closed...confusing me as I thought that says 'bad' switch...but the bypass worked... Could it be that the switch is in fact broken, even though with the bypass the washer ran (incorrectly)? I may be doing something wrong with meter... So - what to check next - cam shaft? Trying to avoid buying a new LG Top Loader. Thanks again, Brian Brian, Sure sounds like a bad motor coupler ? Did you actually remove the pump and motor, and physically remove and check the coupler pins and rubber bushing for damage ? Based on the information, your lid switch is fine. You may have tested it incorrectly with the meter. Here's a post from our forum, that may help you understand better. http://forum.appliancepartspros...continuity-ohmmeter.html Good luck, :cool: :cool: :cool:
brian_h	Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 5:33:55 PM(UTC)
	Hello and thanks ahead of time. Going crazy with this one. Trying hard to be a DIY'r, learning as I go humbly. Kenmore washer fills and runs, but no agitation. Drains, but no spin. Makes squeaky, clicking noise. All I have researched says "coupler". I checked the motor coupler and it is fine. I bypassed the lid switch (wire connecting 2 outer 'prongs' of switch outlet) but washer still ran - same manner as above. Used a multimeter on the lid switch but got 0 for open and closed...confusing me as I thought that says 'bad' switch...but the bypass worked... Could it be that the switch is in fact broken, even though with the bypass the washer ran (incorrectly)? I may be doing something wrong with meter... So - what to check next - cam shaft? Trying to avoid buying a new LG Top Loader. Thanks again, Brian

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