. If the drain pipe is too low, the washer will "syphon" the water out and the washer will fill and wash until the water level is reduced and will repeat the process continuously. Since the motor runs and agitates, the motor and timer are not likely to be at fault. But if the lid switch isn't closed and making contact, the circuit for the drain/spin cycles won't be completed and the washer wont perform when the drain cycle is reached.