Fisher Paykel Smartdrive

fault code 43
OOB (out of balance) switch fault
Check Switch as per page 37
Check machine is level or leaning forward
Check Switch is free to move
Check Switch is switching
Check switch is not corroded
Check wiring terminals
Check suspension is not catching
If all OK then replace motor controller
Power off when fascia lifted :zap: :zap: :zap:

See Page 11
Under Motor control module
Special low force switch.
Replacement may be a “water resistant” kit

The water and soap (primarily moisture) is a common cause of failures in electronic machines.
Manufacturers generally do no “Tropic proof” the electronics ensuring early failure.
Always run a machine in a warm dry environment.
Always turn machine off at wall.
These switches corrode because power is always supplied to the switch and with moisture present and the resistance within the switch, a small heating effect (like having an element on) will occur and corrosion (rust) will occur.
Its a bit like having a steel ship.
On the desert the metal being dry will last indefinitely.
At the coast the moistue will attack the metal
In the water the moisture, the chemicals (salt) electricity (Eddy currents produced even by the steel rocking through the Earths magnet field) will cause immediate and destructive corrosion.

Re: Fisher Paykel Smartdrive

With the power on at the wall and the machine off, hold down the wash temperature down button, then press power. Press spin speed down button until slow and hold lamps are lit. The wash progress lights will illuminate in a particular combination to indicate any fault present. Tell us what it is and we should be able to advise further.

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