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stonerunner  
#1 Posted : Thursday, February 3, 2011 9:27:25 AM(UTC)
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My GE Quiet Power is not going into wash cycle. FIlls suficently, no wash then empties. tried replacing Module Control ASM circuit board but thats not it. When I put it in 'Service Mode Test Matrix' and activate main pump the motor hummms but does not start. How can I test motor to confirm it is toast or alternatively just 'stuck' ? I have a multimeter but dont know extacly how to test motor. Any help appreciated, thanks
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magician59  
#2 Posted : Thursday, February 3, 2011 9:35:01 AM(UTC)
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These motors have a reputation for getting "stuck". Get something small enough to reach into the motor case, that is non-conductive. Select a wash cycle, and as the motor is humming, gently prod the armature to see if it starts. Sometimes, this will cure the problem; but most of the time it problem returns. If it does start running, chances are the motor is the culprit. You'll need to replace it.
stonerunner  
#3 Posted : Thursday, February 3, 2011 11:03:55 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for replying, I took the motor out and it seems to turn freely. Any ideas?
Thanks
magician59  
#4 Posted : Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:20:24 PM(UTC)
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Test to see if you get 120VAC to the motor from the board.
stonerunner  
#5 Posted : Thursday, February 3, 2011 1:05:01 PM(UTC)
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Well it goes now. Thanks for following through with me on this. Must have been as you said, the motor must have been 'stuck'. For those of you reading this, I turned the motor over and it didn't feel stuck but it appears just manully turning it did the trick, I think ??
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