OK, I am a guy who's been trying to troubleshoot the same type of problem. Got an error code 9; did what the repair guy did: unscrewed the circuit board from machine, blew out the contact terminals & wiring harness contacts with the canned air used for computers, sewing machines, etc. Thing worked - for a while, then stopped with same error code. Repeated the process, did a load of wash & dried it; same error code. So, I bought a new circuit board, installed it & voila! worked again - for a while. Now, I can't get the touchpad to light up, respond in any way. My thought is that the touchpad is probably shot. But, I don't want to keep buying the entire stacked unit over piece by piece, so I'd appreciate any help offered. This unit, to the best of my memory is +/- 20 years old. But I basically built the laundry room around it, including recessing the electrical, gas & plumbing items! Very tight space * a new unit is same width & height, but now it's 32" deep; will not be able to open/close the door to the room. HELP, anyone?!?