Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA44- Door light flashing Help!

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  • January 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm #42883
    Sharvale
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    Washer stopped mid cycle and door locked light is flashing. Is it possible to test the door switch when it is off the washer. I have tried a continuity test on the switch terminal spades but when I operate the slider none of the spades have a circuit between them. Should they? or is there another way to test the switch before ordering a new one?

    Could you also explain how the switch works inside, am I right in thinking it uses heat to keep the door locked?

    Any help appreciated

    Thanks

    Chris

    January 25, 2009 at 7:15 pm #275247
    DDSDDS
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius Extra – Door light flashing Help Wante

    You got the model number for this?
    htp aqua models when the door lock pops usually blow the timer or board depending on which model it is

    January 25, 2009 at 9:37 pm #275248
    Sharvale
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius Extra – Door light flashing Help Wante

    WMA44, how do i test the switch before ordering one? Can I do any other tests to prove the faults you say may have been caused also.

    Thanks for replying

    Chris

    January 25, 2009 at 10:24 pm #275249
    helo_75
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    ok heres the deal

    very commonly, the pcb blows on these

    sometimes, the lock does it.. other time the motor brushes can cause this, because theyre both on the same plug

    best bet is to visibly inspect the pcb, if it is blown, follow the wires back to the faulty component and test

    experience would suggest that since it stopped during a wash, the brushes will indeed be chief suspect

    hope this helps?

    oh, and take the plug out

    January 26, 2009 at 5:29 pm #275250
    Sharvale
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA44- Door light flashing Help!

    Thanks for that, where is the pcb located?

    January 26, 2009 at 5:50 pm #275251
    kiddo66
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA44- Door light flashing Help!

    Behind the console panel.!
    Power off and plug out.
    Top off (machine)
    Remove dispenser drawer and you will see 3 screws,remove these and the console is now loose.
    Make a note of where all wiring goes before you unplug anything.
    Release the pcb from the plastic clips and if helo is right(which i am sure he is)you will see one of the trace circuits on the board has blown.

    January 27, 2009 at 11:38 am #275252
    Sharvale
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA44- Door light flashing Help!

    Thanks for that i will give it a go.

    If it is the brushes that are at fault is it just a case of changing them as I have done that in the past and know how to do it.

    January 28, 2009 at 12:20 pm #275253
    Sharvale
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA44- Door light flashing Help!

    I have got the pcb off now and the board has blown on the back of X1 connector. The wire nearest to the burnt off track goes to the door switch so I guess it was the switch and not the brushes on this occasion am I right?

    Is it worth repairing the track or does it normally blow the components on the board?

    Thanks again for everyones help so far

    Chris

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