Hoover – OPH616

[twicknix]

I found this thread elsewhere with similar problem I am experiencing on the client’s machine. “We end up with 3 flashing lights (no apparent code it just keeps flashing) the lights are no spin, 3 h and door security”

The machine is about 18 months old, client did not want to call out Hoover. I carried out the electrical test, low insulation, tracked it down to the motor being dirty, cleaned it out, insulation is now way high just how I like it. Heater is fine and drain pump is fine too.

Did functional test, attempted to select spin cycle to re-bed the brushes as it was removed when I was cleaning it. The machine went into drain out and would not stop. The lights flashes just like what it was said on other thread. The door would not open after 5 mins after it was switched off. Gave it a good thump and it opened. Me thinks it’s door interlock fault, what you reckon?

I have bought the interlock to try out tomorrow along with new carbon brushes for good measure.

[jrrepair_2000]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

Whats the first 8 numbers of the serial no.

[twicknix]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

I wish I could provide the serial number but the owner peeled of the label! Where else do I find the serial number?

[BobHope]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

there is sometimes a sticker on the rear.

Bob.

[twicknix]

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Believe me, I did check for it. It’s been cleaned off too! I do not know why people would do that!

[BobHope]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

the only way now is to read it off the pcb module with a memloader.

Bob.

[twicknix]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

I appreciate the input, I am having enough troubles with Hoover washing machines. I dealt with two today with similar original faults, the OPH one is more messed up and I will try resolve it by replacing door interlock and carbon brushes.

The other one a Nextra which is about 10 years old, easy to diagnose – buttons fell through which was typical also needs new door seal but parts seems rather thin on the ground and getting mixed result on type of brushes and the lack of cross references. (I will have to buy each set and hope for the best!). It was the carbon brushes worn with low insulation causing the weird washes like I said similar fault as the OPH.

When there’s a will then there’s a way! I will get to the bottom of it!

[BobHope]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

if you want some info on the motors and brushes pm me your mail address and i will send some usefull info.

Bob.

EMAIL SENT.

[twicknix]

Re: Hoover – OPH616

Turned out that it was the motor causing the mother of all problems. Low insulation on motor although I cleaned it up yesterday and re-tested it but not it gone back to low insulation again. Client says don’t bother.

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