HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

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  • June 20, 2008 at 7:31 pm #37532
    CR33DO
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    Hi All,

    Hotpoint WMA36S washing machine
    Serial # 08143036

    Problem as subject line. I cannot start a programme because the door lock light is flashing.

    I have tried pushing on the door, suspecting it could be the door sensor out of alignment etc, but no joy.

    I have removed the sensor (METAFLEX ZV-44B) and cannot see anything obviously wrong with it. Plugged it back in, tried it, and still no joy.

    Did a quick search on the forum and found some information saying that when these units go it can damage the main curcuit board too!

    Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me order the correct replacement part?

    Thanks,

    Nick

    June 20, 2008 at 7:33 pm #255452
    hotpnt
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    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing

    first you need to find out if it has blown the board, plug out first of course, drawer out, 4 screws, panel off & visually check the board

    June 20, 2008 at 7:34 pm #255453
    CR33DO
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    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing

    Thankyou for the quick reply.

    Off to do that now.

    Will post result.

    Nick.

    June 20, 2008 at 7:48 pm #255454
    CR33DO
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    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing

    Back again,

    Bad news, blown circuit board!
    I first noticed burn marks on the back of the program selector, then saw 2 burnt out tracks in the corresponding position on the main board.

    Any ideas how to proceed? Are the boards an economical repair, or it it time for a new machine?

    Nick.

    June 20, 2008 at 10:12 pm #255455
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

    Module is part number C00202268, around £75 to £80 ex vat.
    Door lock is a C00085194, or 1604781. Doorlock
    An e-mail to spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will get you correct price on module & doorlock inc delivery etc.

    Jim.

    June 20, 2008 at 10:16 pm #255456
    CR33DO
    Participant

    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

    Thanks Jim,

    I will email in the morning.
    Looks like fitting shouldn`t be too much hassle either.

    Regards,

    Nick

    June 20, 2008 at 10:27 pm #255457
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

    Just make a careful note of the connections, some of the ones to the left looking down on the module will fit in different positions.

    Jim.

    June 20, 2008 at 10:41 pm #255458
    hotpnt
    Participant

    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

    hi, please also check all the wiring to the motor, often rubbed/worn wires (especially by the lower concrete weight) in the loom to the motor will be the cause of the module blowing, or worn motor/brushes, the door lock light is just the outcome of a blown board, if you are unsure you can get it fixed by hotpoint for £99 including all parts and labour,

    June 21, 2008 at 6:13 am #255459
    CR33DO
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    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

    That answers my next question.

    How sure can I be that it was the door module that blew the main board?
    What if there is another fault that i cannot see and i blow 100 pounds of parts up in smoke as soon as i put them back in.

    It sounds like the Hotpoint engineer will be a good route to take at this time. Is the 99pound offer available through Hotpoint direct or is this an offer through a 3rd party?

    Thanks for all the information guys!

    Regards,

    Nick.

    June 21, 2008 at 8:54 am #255460
    johnnyj
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    Re: HOTPOINT WMA36s – door lock light flashing – UPDATE

    If your machine is under 5 years old it will be £89.98 or if it is between 5 and 10 years old it will cost £99.98, parts all included only through Hotpoint.

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