I purchased a multimeter and was able to verify that the lid switch is operating properly, and the fuse (that was covered with tape and heat seal) is good.

How can I confirm that the motor is good?
What else should I check?

I had installed a new motor and all was working properly. But the motor stopped working during the third load of laundry. I removed the front panel and observed that the light on top of motor was blinking - 7 times. I removed the control panel and found the mini-manual, which shows that 7 blinks indicates a problem with the lid switch, which I had bypassed. I reconnected the lid switch and all is functioning properly . . . at least for now. :-)

By the way, Gene, your posts in other threads were extremely helpful for me. THANK YOU!

Hi,

I have the same GE washer (WHDSR316G0WW) with the same exact problem (won't spin) and I also cannot find the flashing LED. I even removed the circuit board cover from the motor and still couldn't find the LED. I suspect the motor failed and I was hoping someone could tell me how I could test it to make sure. I have read about other motors that it is possible to test the resistance across certain coils to determine if these are bad, but what about worn brushes? I found some metallic/magnetic dust on the bottom of the motor and suspect the brushes may be worn out.

By the way, I tested my lid switch and it looks good. I also tested the fusible link and it looks bad (no continuity across link when power off.) I bypassed the fusible link and the motor still doesn't work. Timer seems to work (voltages change across wires, but not sure if correct voltages.) Washer is only three years old, but I recall some severely out of balance knocking that occurred during the last known good wash cycle. Finally, the wiring diagram that came with the washer doesn't seem to have voltage/amp information for individual wires.

Thanks,
Chris

Hi Gene,

Thanks for your post and attachments. I still couldn't find the LED and the wire colors were slightly different. Is the LED a standard type shaped like a cylinder with rounded top? I only saw a couple of small black, rectangular shaped components on the circuit board in the general vicinity where the LED is supposed to be, but nothing lit up. Perhaps some of these motors are not the same?

I followed your voltage testing instructions and I did detect voltage, however, the voltage was up around 166 volts for both pairs of wires tested. Is this problematic? The wire at pin 6 was solid orange and not grey, for your information. I checked the diagram and this wire leads to the lid switch. The voltage to the lid switch drops to 16 volts when the lid is opened.

Is there any way to repair the motor instead of replacing the whole thing?

Thanks,
Chris

I have the same model (whdsr316g0ww) and it suddenly stopped spinning and agitating. it still fill water in and drains it out. I opened the front panel and there is 6 green light flashing. I got the minimanual and it said in the description: locked rotor, and action: make sure system is free. what does that mean? do i have to replace the motor? please help.