Problem with Whirlpool Washer

[RoundRockTx]

Whirlpool Model LA9100XTW0

Newbie here.... When I manually rotate the wash selector switch nothing will start - no rinse, spin, wash, fill, etc... I get a buzzing noise but no action, I wasn't sure if the switch is bad or something else. Any ideas.

If it is the switch, new one are ~$110 online. Any other lower cost options ??

[RegUS_PatOff]

where's the buzzing noise come from, the Timer Motor or the Water Inlet Valves ?

Is the water turned ON ?

Did you try it with different Wash Water Temperature Switch Settings ?

It won't spin when Dial turned to Spin ? (sounds like a bad Timer or loose Connector Plug on Timer)

[RoundRockTx]

RegUS_PatOff

Thanks for your quick feedback !!

Buzzing noise comes from the switch/timer. (I replaced the water inlet valve about 16mos ago.)

Water is turned on. The water fill sensor works but it stops when hits level.
Water won't drain but if I bail some water out I can reset the water fill switch and it refillls, so I thing the inlet valve is Ok.

Nothing else works - wash cycle, drain, spin, rinse, etc.

Any suggestions on online parts ? I usually buy locally, but they never take back parts if they don't solve teh problem.

Thanks again, looking forward to your response.

Tom in RR-TX

[RegUS_PatOff]

It could be the Timer or the main Motor
If you could do some voltage tests...

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[RoundRockTx]

RegUS_PatOff,

Thanks again for the quick response and details.

Sorry, but I'm mechanically orienated so looking at the timer switch schematic is a little confusing.
What voltage should I be looking for and at which contact points on the timer switch terminal block ? Or do I need to access the motor to check the voltage initally ? Sorry, that I have more quesitons than answers.... :o

[RegUS_PatOff]

although, if there was voltage at the motor, it would run, or hum...

sounds like it may be the Timer.

Did you look to see if any wires / terminals on the Timer are burned ?


On the Motor, check the voltage (from each of these wires) to the chassis (ground)

Orange
Blue
Red

here's a [SIZE=4]used[/SIZE] timer on eBay

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Part #3351997 - Whirlpool Washer Timer (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260329298571)