bosch wfl245s program problem

[patchitos]

hi…i’m hoping someone can give me a clue…..i just replaced the bearings on a bosch wfl245s w machine as the belt was coming off…on the following first wash it got about 20mins into the cycle when it went into a fast spin for 1-2 seconds then stopped!now when i start a cycle it fills as normal then starts to spin fast for a couple of seconds then stops….if i leave it on…it seems idle but every 2mins or so it will start a fast spin for a couple of seconds…i don’t want to scrap it as i just spent ages doing the bearings….any help would be much appreciated…thanks…john

[Martin]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

The wire connection to the tacho generator on the motor is broken or the tacho magnet inside the motor has cracked.

[patchitos]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

thanks martin…..i’ve just looked inside the motor..nothing visibly broken….which part is the tacho generator? i’m assuming i can take the motor somewhere and get it tested properly? thanks for your help…john

[Martin]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

I figured that being as you replaced the drum bearings, most likely the motor worked OK before? Then logically you must have damaged a wire getting the motor off? On that basis then just look for a broken wire connection…….. 💡

[patchitos]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

ok martin……i’ll have a good look and let you know how i get on….thank you….john

[patchitos]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

hi martin…..no broken wires…i was thinking that as the machine started the cycle and then behaved normally for at lease 20mins.when it then suddenly went into a fast spin for a few secs – at first i thought it was the belt coming off again…maybe it’s just coincidence that it’s gone wrong just after changing the bearings….i’m thinking i should try a different motor…what do you think?….thanks…john

[Martin]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

patchitos wrote:….maybe it’s just coincidence that it’s gone wrong just after changing the bearings….

I still don’t think so. If those wires on the motor connector block have been strained in any way then the symptoms tell me there’s a loose wire there somewhere. Motors are expensive but a new wiring loom costs less than a tenner!

[patchitos]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

ok martin….one of the wires did pull out fairly easily from the motor connection block!..although not really loose(an end one-bottom)…i need a new wiring loom now anyway…doesn’t seem to be on spares list so i’ll make a spares inquiry in the morning…..i’ll be impressed if you’re right…..i’ll let you know….thank you very much….john

[Martin]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

patchitos wrote:doesn’t seem to be on spares list so i’ll make a spares inquiry in the morning…..

The Motor Cable Harness (part no. 172694) available from the Bosch site ( price £27.26 though :()

[patchitos]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

hi martin..AAA+++..yes….you’re a genius……i fitted a used cable harness today…haven’t plumbed it in properly yet but the spin cycle works perfect…..i would never have worked out the problem without your help….thank you very much….john…

[Martin]

Re: bosch wfl245s program problem

No probs, my pleasure! 😀

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