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Model: MTW5600TQ1	Brand: Maytag	Age: 1 - 5 years
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ttdarkie		#1 Posted : Friday, April 16, 2010 3:12:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/16/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		My maytag washer is not spinning or washing. I believe its the timer that has burned out. I took out the timer but unable to test it to ensure that it is bad . How do I perform a resistance/continuity test on this timer?


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 6:35:15 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		The timer may be the problem, but they rarely fail on these models. I would first start by testing the lid switch, or by passing it to see if that fixes things. If that is ok, see if the washer will drain, and if so, check the coupling.


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kimberm5		#3 Posted : Monday, May 10, 2010 10:07:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/10/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		Originally Posted by: sidfink43 The timer may be the problem, but they rarely fail on these models. I would first start by testing the lid switch, or by passing it to see if that fixes things. If that is ok, see if the washer will drain, and if so, check the coupling. Hi ... how do i check the coupling ? and what is this ? My maytag is also not washing/spinning but will fill and drain ????? and the machanic wants 400.00 to fix it but they are saying its the bearings because the correct detergent was not used ????!!! not true !! PLEASE HELP


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sidfink43		#4 Posted : Monday, May 10, 2010 5:05:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Please start a new thread and post your brand and model number. Thanks


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Kanza		#5 Posted : Monday, May 10, 2010 6:59:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/6/2010(UTC) Posts: 11		There is a Tech sheet under the console, it should tell you test points for timer. Most likely the problem is the Lid Switch or Drive coupler. Does washer try to run after filling? Make any noise? Or just sit idle and do nothing?


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