Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

[helo_75]

no itll blow up… i did say write the wiring down

[gimpymoo]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

I know you did, im not blaming anyone, other than myself.

Well, it didnt blow during a spin cycle.

Mmmm, any other way double checking the connections?

[gimpymoo]

OK, ive replaced the Board yet still have the exact same problem – lol

So, either:

The replacement board has the same fault.. unlikely?

The temperature sensor is faulty.

If it is the Temperature sensor, how much would this cost to fix and how difficult a job is it?

Im determined to fix this myself.

Many Thanks.

[iadom]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

Best of luck, there is only one cast iron, dead certain way to fix any Indesit made appliance.

[gimpymoo]

lol

I know that now… 🙂

If I can get it through the summer. i’ll be happy.

Thanks for all the help you guys give and taking the time to post, this really is a great resource.

[iadom]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

The machine you have is actually based on a Hotpoint machine with Indesit electronics. :rolls:

The NTC ( temp sensor) on these is located in the heating element, pushed into the backplate of the heater and attached to two very thin blue wires.

It is not that prone to failure itself but the wiring and terminal contacts are very poor.

AFAIK the NTC is not available as a separate item, it comes with the heater complete.

[gimpymoo]

Which would mean im shafted?

So, would the £100 Ariston fix be worth it then?

[Penguin45]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

If you have already replaced the pcb, no it isn’t.

So – go and buy a basic test meter. It’ll cost you about a tenner. Remove plug from mains and NTC sensor, use the probes to perform a resistance test. You should get a reading in kOhms. Replace plug in NTC, remove matching plug on pcb, and measure from that end – you should get a very similar reading.

Unfortunately, throwing parts at an appliance until it works is an expensive and inefficient way of achieving a repair.

Penguin45.

[gimpymoo]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

So what is looking to be the most likely fault at the moment and what would the fix be?

Where is the plug for the NTC sensor?

Yes, this is new to me but am prepared to do what I can. You learn by trying right.

[Penguin45]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

As mentioned before, the ntc sensor is mounted in the heating element in the back of the drum. It should have two skinny blue wires running away from it to the pcb.

Penguin45.

[Phidom]

Re: Ariston – A1636s Error F03?

If you are local to EMW they may be willing to come out to fix your machine. Worth a phone call, anyway.

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