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Model: 417.42042100	Brand: Sears	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Steve Jacobsma		#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 8, 2008 4:50:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I replaced the tub and bearings on the wash machine. Now it will only go into the fast spin cycle every once and a while. Everything else seems to work just fine.
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richappy		#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 9, 2008 2:54:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Check all the connectors for a loose pin, if ok, pull out the service sheet and check the timer, soap dispenser magnet, and the door latch.
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Steve Jacobsma		#3 Posted : Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:29:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I checked the pins and they seem ok. I tried another used door latch; no spin. I found a tech sheet but not a service sheet. Are these different?
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richappy		#4 Posted : Friday, July 11, 2008 1:38:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		You will need a meter to check things.
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Steve Jacobsma		#5 Posted : Friday, July 11, 2008 4:23:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/8/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I have a multimeter but do not have a lot of experience using it.
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richappy		#6 Posted : Saturday, July 12, 2008 3:24:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Your data sheet should have a chain circuit to check when spin fails. Just check all the items with the ohm meter, remove power first.
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