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  • November 11, 2010 at 5:55 pm #58769
    robbra
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    Hi,
    did bearings this afternoon.
    Put it back together and everything works except no motor action. Changed the brushes although they weren’t too bad but still nothing. Checked all connections everywhere to no avail.
    No flashing fault code just the lights on for each programme.
    She used it Tuesday and it was working ok so I’m stumped here.
    Going back tomorrow so any pointers are most welcome otherwise I’m a bit out of pocket.
    Thanks
    Rob

    November 11, 2010 at 7:01 pm #335638
    neilsukwg
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    Have you checked the motor harness, ie metered all wires for continuity from plug to plug?

    November 11, 2010 at 10:51 pm #335639
    leavemetogetonwithit
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    Doing bearings on a WT m/c yesterday, I noted how diabolically difficult it was to pull out the motor plug. That was an induction motor but I think the brush ones are quite tight too. Seems like it would be easy to cause a disconnection in one of the insulation displacement connections within the plug in wrenching it out.
    Mike.

    November 11, 2010 at 10:55 pm #335640
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    I do remove the motor plug for brush changes etc, but never for a bearing change. I just un bolt the motor and leave it laid on the chassis without touching the wiring harness.

    November 11, 2010 at 11:14 pm #335641
    leavemetogetonwithit
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    iadom wrote:I do remove the motor plug for brush changes etc, but never for a bearing change. I just un bolt the motor and leave it laid on the chassis without touching the wiring harness.

    That’s wise but would be difficult for me because I like to lay the machine on its front, disconnect the pegs and springs, and then lift the cabinet away.
    Mike.

    November 11, 2010 at 11:20 pm #335642
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    I take off the front panel, remove all accoutrement’s, take off lower back panel, release motor, sump hose and heater wiring. I then tilt the machine back against wall or cupboards to remove the pegs and then lift out the drum complete.

    Jim.

    November 11, 2010 at 11:48 pm #335643
    leavemetogetonwithit
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    OK, your biceps must be bigger than mine 😆 .
    Mike.

    November 12, 2010 at 7:28 am #335644
    robbra
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    I unpluged, yes it was a pig, the motor when I removed it from the tub. I have checked continuity with the motor and the cable to the board.
    I always lay the machine on the right side to remove the drum as it’s easier to get the springs out.
    Thanks for the email Jim, it gives me a chance to check all the wiring and if it is all ok I’ll suspect the board.
    Rob

    November 12, 2010 at 8:43 am #335645
    nelson
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    I know this sounds stupid, but I’ve done it myself 😳 Is the motor plugged in correctly? I think these motors have an extra pin and the plug can be put back incorrectly ie one position to the right or left if you get what I mean.

    November 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm #335646
    robbra
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    Thanks for all the help but can anyone explain why, when I went back this morning before touching it I turned it on and the bu**er started spinning.
    I was so relieved so will get a malt later and toast WF440. Nah I’ll curse them
    PHEW!!!
    Rob

    November 12, 2010 at 4:14 pm #335647
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    robbra wrote:Thanks for all the help but can anyone explain why, when I went back this morning before touching it I turned it on and the bu**er started spinning.

    That happens to me several times a week, its a bloody nuisance really, the magic touch, just wish I could market it. 🙂

    November 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm #335648
    DDSDDS
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    i can explain it

    it was me i crept round in the night and fixed it
    will send you the bill in the post

    November 12, 2010 at 7:02 pm #335649
    robbra
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint WF440

    Blooming long creep is all I can say, around 350 miles.
    I’m H A P P Y
    unless she ‘phones me soon :eeek:

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