Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

[Doobs]

I have tried to search unsucessfully for information regarding the code above. I did however work out how to run the diagnostics. The machine wont start and it appears a little bit of water is in the bottom of the machine. As mentioned the error code is 0010100. Can anyone help?

[Penguin45]

Re: Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

Pumping problems…… water detected in the tub during spin. Water being extracted during spin is not being drained quickly enough and is tripping the water level control system.

Check for obvious restrictions – kinked or trapped drain hose is the first one. Syphoning back (IIRC the pump cuts off for a while during spin) caused by drain hose being stuffed too far down the drain pipe. Pump itself may be restricted – it’s a twist fit from underneath for removal. Pull the plug first – it’s live if the machine is plugged in.

It can be a computer problem, but do the rest of the checks first.

Penguin45.

[Doobs]

Re: Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

Thanks for the tip. I unplugged the hosing at the bottom and drained all the water. After this has been done I am still unable to start the machine. Does it need a master reset?

[Penguin45]

Re: Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

Machine won’t run if the pump is out of circuit. Check that you get 33ohms through the pump when split from circuit. Check connectors for corrosion, chaffed broken wiring.

It also won’t start if the lid switch or out of balance switch is faulty – same thing check function, corrosion, wiring etc.

Top deck can be released by two screws at the back.

Penguin45.

[pattom62]

Re: Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

Hi,

I have the same problem with code 00101100 (Fault# 44?).

When the machine is turned on at the wall – the pump runs, so the feed is going directly to the pump – not getting switched off by the triac or transister perhaps?

This happens before the power button on the machine is pressed – there is no lights at the control panel.

the original pump burnt out and I just spent $80 on a new one…so I’m keen to make it work!

I am guessing that whatever the original problem was before the pump burnt out is still there.

I checked the outlet line – seems clear and free of blockages.

The lid switch and out of balance switch are ok.

I had to replace the fuse on the computer board as part of the pump replacement as it had blown – so I’m thinking I might be able to replace other circuit board parts – if you can tell me which ones?

Thanks

[pattom62]

Re: Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

OK, might just save Penguin45 a reply here – have a brainwave and think the triac that controls the pump is shot.

I’ll unsolder it and replace it – and let you know the result.

From some other replies – it looks like this might be the culprit.

back soon…

[pattom62]

Re: Fisher Paykel Smart Drive 058 Diagnostic Code 00101100

OK!

Replaced the pump TRIAC on the main board.

Original Part #: BT136, has max voltage of 500V. Local supplier only had BT137 – which looks like it is only different in max voltage of 600V.

Pump no longer runs when machine plugged into supply socket – success! It also runs when it should!

Machine currently on spin cycle – so hopefully will be OK now.

Think the fault on this machine was Triac goes short circuit-running pump all the time, pump gets hot, burns out, also blew fuse on main board.

Thanks for a great site, might have solved my own problem this time – but you guys have certainly helped me many times!

Thanks again!

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