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Model: LSQ9600LW1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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coldbeerchief		#1 Posted : Monday, January 7, 2013 8:40:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/7/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		My washer makes an awful racket after the agitate cycle, before spinning. it will not drain - and will not spin. I removed the drain pump and it looks free of any obstructions, as do the hoses. the motor coupler has a broken tab - but I don't understand why it won't drain, as the pump is coupled directly to the motor.... pls. help:(


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 4:50:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		The broken coupling could be jamming the motor. Fix that and see if that fixes things. If not, the jam could be in the transmission.


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coldbeerchief		#3 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 7:24:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/7/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		replaced the coupler and everything works now. thanks for all your help - this saved me a bunch of $$$


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sidfink43		#4 Posted : Friday, January 11, 2013 4:11:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Great, glad you got it fixed and thanks for updating us!


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