I open the dryer door the light comes on but after i rotate the swich to start a cycle,nothing happens. The door switch at least tell me that I have power to the outlet.
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000]I checked the continuity of hi-limit switch (# 505 on the parts breakdown)and two other switches in the area they all had continuity. I check for continuity across the door switch. It also had continuity. All switches were tested with the door closed and the power disconnected.
When power is connected I just get the light when the door is open. nothing else. no other sound.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Just to be sure when you checked for continuity did you disconnect the wires from the switches to isolate them. Otherwise you may get a false continuity reading. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The start switch gives very little trouble but I have seen them bad some. Disconnect the wires from the switch and check for continuity with the switch rotated. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Times New Roman]Also make sure you have 240V coming to the plug if you have a loose wire the dryer may not run but the light may get power from the other wires. [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
You stated to check continity on the start switch with the switch rotated. Is the rotated switch that you are refering to the timer?
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Just to be sure when you checked for continuity did you disconnect the wires from the switches to isolate them. Otherwise you may get a false continuity reading. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The start switch gives very little trouble but I have seen them bad some. Disconnect the wires from the switch and check for continuity with the switch rotated. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Times New Roman]Also make sure you have 240V coming to the plug if you have a loose wire the dryer may not run but the light may get power from the other wires. [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I was talking about the start switch itself. It should have continuity between the two wires on the back of the switch when you rotate the start switch know. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
Upon further investigation, the belt was broke. i took machine apart and purchased a new belt. I start to put the belt on when I noted the hole in the idler pulley (#216) looked larger than the outer diameter of the idler arm. I moved the idler arm and pulley into position to apply the tension on the belt . At that point the idler pulley twisted out of position because the hole in the pulley was larger than the outer diameter of the idler arm(#215). Question is the pulleys hole size suppose to be the same size as the idler arm diam, or does the pulley run on a bushing? Also is the nut (#195) that attahes to the idler arm, is it a Palnut or a regular screw in nut?
[SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Times New Roman]I can’t believe I didn’t think of the belt tension switch sorry I could have saved you some trouble. The pulley should fit tight on the shaft. The nut is a push on nut you will probably destroy the old on getting it off. A new push nut should come with the pulley. [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]