Indesit WIL 168 -Door Lock flashing light problem

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  • #29975
    Airspirit
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    I have an Indesit WIL 163 which was working fine until …. the door lock started to flash all the time, the door is closed properly, but when I want to begin a wash it refuses to start. The power is on, the pipe isn’t flexed and there appears to be no reason for the problem.

    I would appreciated any advice on what the possible cause is and how to rectify it please. Is there a replacement part required?

    Many thanks

    #225382
    Penguin45
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    Re: Indesit WIL 168 -Door Lock flashing light problem

    The door may be closed, but is it locked?

    Penguin45.

    #225383
    Airspirit
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    Re: Indesit WIL 168 -Door Lock flashing light problem

    As I can open the door after I close it – I think that maybe … No, its not locked! :rolls:

    #225384
    Penguin45
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    Re: Indesit WIL 168 -Door Lock flashing light problem

    So – possible lock failure? No lock = no start for obvious safety reasons! Can’t find a WIL168, BTW – is it a 163?

    Door lock for 163 is p/no 1603292, about a tenner last time I looked. Contact spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk for confirmed prices and ordering.

    However……… Due to the extreme fragility of the electronics, you may be best served to get your local independent in to have a look at it. Door lock failure can blow the computer board, by the same token, board failure can lead to no supply to the door lock :conf: .

    Power off, if you are going to investigate further.

    Regards,
    Penguin45.

    #225385
    iadom
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    Re: Indesit WIL 168 -Door Lock flashing light problem

    Can also be caused by a faulty door latch mechanism, the pin of the door latch can work up slightly, preventing the latch from closing correctly. This will also give the flashing door lock problem. Had one just like this yesterday. 🙂

    Jim.

    #225386
    Airspirit
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    Re: Indesit WIL 163 -Door Lock flashing light problem

    Thank you both for your replies – I have “the man” coming round to sort it out on Thursday – I’ll let you know what happens!

    Cheers

    Jaki

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