Microwave Turntable will not turn

Microwave Repair
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The turn table motor for this model number is shown on the break down diagram as #30 (#F30 in the parts list). Frigidaire part number 5304408980 for this motor is Appliance Parts Pros part number [COLOR=#800080]AP2151259[/COLOR].

Instead of this very expensive part you can use the same motor, made by GE, which cost much less. The part number is AP2024962

Gene.

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Turntable noise & slow turn. Hotpoint Model rvm1435bd 001. How to replace looking at the inside were the piece is it looks like it has a half round drive from the motor. Te

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Turntable noise & slow turn. Hotpoint Model rvm1435bd 001. How to replace the motor. Looking at the inside were the piece that turns the iplate s it looks like it has a half round drive from the motor. The part # I get says it has a square shaft do I need both parts, and how to remove both.
Thanks Bob Wright

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Hi Bob,

The part description for the turntable motor (#43 on the diagram) says it has “D” shaped shaft. A square shaft used for the stirrer motor which you probably do not need.

Before you order the motor I would recommend to check the coupler (#40). It can be broken or cracked.

You have to remove the glass tray and pull up the coupler. If the motor is bad then you have to remove the bottom panel to access it.

  • The part number for the turntable motor is AP2024962

  • The part number for the coupler is AP3155937

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE RVM1435BD001 | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

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Hi Gene thanks for the quick response it looks like it’s the motor I removed the coupler it’s OK but microwave still has the same growling noise and turns slow I’m going to unplug the motor and see if the noise goes away.
You were right about the motor shaft I clicked on the wrong part number.
I’ll order the motor after I check it unpluged.
Thanks Again
B ob W

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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

Gene.

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[quote=Gene;35100]Scott,

Just pull it up and don’t be afraid to break the coupler - it’s just 7 bucks.

Gene.[/quote]

Sorry for the year between posts, I tried the new coupler and it didn’t work, should I try the motor?
Thanks,
Scott

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Hi Scott,

Does the turntable motor work?

Gene.

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My 2002 Frigidaire Gallery microwave works fine except the turntable quit working about 4 years ago. As I recall, the unit was very quiet but now it makes such a grinding noise I cannot hear my favorite NASCAR race - it is that loud! :mad:

I checked the TT button and it is “on.” Is there a belt broken or gear stripped? How do I get to the “guts” and replace the culprit? :confused:

I really don’t care if the turntable works, but if we could eliminate the noise I could use my hearing aid again on the low setting! :smiley:

Is this an easy fix? Is it a reasonable priced item? Or, do I take the unit out to the garage to heat my coffee and buy a new unit for the kitchen?

TIA
Denny

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Denny,

What is the complete model number of the microwave?

Gene.

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[quote=Gene;139231]Denny,

What is the complete model number of the microwave?

Gene.[/quote]

Hi Gene,
Model# GLMV168KS4
mfg: July 2002
TKS
Denny

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[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]Hi. My microwave plate stopped turning. What parts do i need to repair it? The model # is FMV156800834. Thanks.

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[QUOTE=Gene;16732]Hi John,

The first thing I would check is the coupler (#37 on the break down diagram).

Remove the glass tray and pull the coupler up. Check it for any cracks.

If the coupler is fine then the turntable motor has to be replaced.

It can be easy replaced after the bottom panel removed - just two screws and the wire plug.

Here are the break down diagrams for the GE microwave Model JVM1860SD001

Gene.[/QUOTE]
Gene,
First, thank you for your concise advice posts on this site. They’re perfect.
Secondly, I’m trying to follow your advice to repair/replace a GE microwave turntable motor. Can you please advise on how the coupler is removed? On the model I have, JVM1640WB, it does not lift out, as I know it does on some other designs.
The parts diagram provides insufficient detail (the photo of the coupler’s underside is obscured).
Huge thanks.

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[quote=melmeinhardt;817995]Gene,
First, thank you for your concise advice posts on this site. They’re perfect.
Secondly, I’m trying to follow your advice to repair/replace a GE microwave turntable motor. Can you please advise on how the coupler is removed? On the model I have, JVM1640WB, it does not lift out, as I know it does on some other designs.
The parts diagram provides insufficient detail (the photo of the coupler’s underside is obscured).
Huge thanks.[/quote]

Hi,

You are welcome.

You may want to remove the bottom panel first. Then remove the turntable motor. In such case the coupler will come off easily.

Gene.

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I have recently had the same problem, and found this thread. We have a GE PT970S. At first, we noticed the turntable would turn when the door was opened. This lasted a few weeks, and then we noticed the turntable would stop turning and nothing would heat, but sporadically, the turntable would start again and then it heated food fine. Now, the turntable no longer spins and if I check it, the motor seems to be turning freely (there is not the normal motor sound you should hear if you spin it by hand). I checked the coupler, and it looks fine. I am curious:

  1. Could a bad motor also stop the microwave from heating?
  2. If not, does it seem plausible for a motor and a switch to go out at the same time on a 4 year old microwave?
  3. Is it hard to separate the microwave from the oven in order to service it?

THANKS!!!

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Hi Gene,

Can you help me please?

I also have a GE Microwave Oven, where the turntable will not turn anymore.

It stopped working, a couple of months ago. Everything else works fine, but now I have to manually (turn my food every 15 seconds), to get it to cook right.

The model number of my GE microwave oven is:

Model - JES1334WD

Can you tell me, what might be wrong, and how I can fix it?

Thank You

Joe Q