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Hi, our WMA52 has got a fault. It doesn’t finish a cycle – no spin – then stops with Door lock, Wash, rinse & spin & Final spin lights on.
Have changed the pump, & main PCB to no avail. PCB can be returned for a small fee thankfully. The firm that sold me the board http://www.emwelec.co.uk seem to think it’s a motor or heater fault but can’t be sure.I’ve seen another thread somewhere with the same problem, but no resolution.
I’ve seen motors on ebay etc. is it an easy DIY job?
I can afford to replace the machine but am loathe to do so if I can fix it, but am getting pressure from SWMBO 🙁
Thanks
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You’ll certainly need to remove and check the motor for starters and megger the heater as EMW have suggested. Both of which could be the source of the fault. Also checking carefully the wiring loom from the motor up to the control board a must as the wires tend to chafe against the tub.
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Looks like I’ll be pressured into getting a new one, I’ve no time to do any of this 🙁
Could get a firm in to look at it, but the costs will rack up, it’s done just shy of 8 years service.Re: Hotpoint WMA52 problem
And if the main bearings are OK there is no reason why it will not do another five years or more properly repaired unlike most of the offerings from Hotpoint (Indesit).
Five years out of them is pushing it.
It could just need a set of brushes. 😉
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iadom wrote:And if the main bearings are OK there is no reason why it will not do another five years or more properly repaired unlike most of the offerings from Hotpoint (Indesit).
Five years out of them is pushing it.
It could just need a set of brushes. 😉
I’m all for repairing it but swapping a board is the limit of my DIY skills & I just don’t have time. It’s a shame I know, but the hassle I’ll get from the missus is not worth it, she’s already had to take a trip to the launderette today & she aint happy.
I’ll avoid Hotpoint, what’s the consensus of the most reliable brand?Re: Hotpoint WMA52 problem
Changing brushes ( by far the most likely cause of your problem ) is as easy as changing a PCB and as a set of brushes would be around £20 or less for your machine I think it would make sound economic sense to at least have a look.
Three different motors fitted with different brushes, all stocked in our online store and dispatched ASAP.
A couple of trips to the launderette until the brushes arrive versus a minimum of £450 to £500 for a half decent machine, £800 to £900 for a good one (ISE10) 😉
Or look here, Washing machine repairs
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I appreciate the advice, I would say a touch more difficult than a board, the brushes were at the back (or front IYSWIM) so I removed the motor, quite impressed with myself I must say 😀
Unscrewed the brushes, but the spade connectors won’t come off, didn’t want to force them, is there a locking mechanism?
Another brush shot:
I should have been at work an hour ago, so can dip back in & out of this thread later, & also look at the links.
Thanks again 🙂
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No locking mechanism, but the connections are supposed to be nice and snug. I find needle nosed pliers the best thing to get a grip and waggle them loose.
That said, the brush in the last picture looks in good nick with lots of life left… Though I suppose for the cost of a set they’re probably worth replacing anyway just in caseRe: Hotpoint WMA52 problem
youreds91 wrote:Unscrewed the bushes, but the spade connectors won’t come off, didn’t want to force them, is there a locking mechanism?
Yes, press in that little tab in the middle and pull off. (The brushes look fine by the way. :D)
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Martin wrote:
youreds91 wrote:
Unscrewed the bushes, but the spade connectors won’t come off, didn’t want to force them, is there a locking mechanism?Yes, press in that little tab in the middle and pull off. (The brushes look fine by the way. :D)
Hmm, I’m guessing a brush is worn when the spring has pressed up as much brush as it can? In the case of these there’s plenty more left.
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Martin wrote: Also checking carefully the wiring loom from the motor up to the control board a must as the wires tend to chafe against the tub.
This might be worth following up, also give the wires going into the motor plug a gentle tug, they often break at this point.Have to agree, those brushes look fine, but even a complete motor to PCB wiring harness is only £20.00. part number C00201352.
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Martin wrote:You’ll certainly need to remove and check the motor for starters and megger the heater as EMW have suggested. Both of which could be the source of the fault. Also checking carefully the wiring loom from the motor up to the control board a must as the wires tend to chafe against the tub.
Don’t possess a megger, but I do have a bog standard test meter. I’m ok with basic electrics & have a normal test meter that I usually use to test for continuity or DC voltage on the car.
Seeing as a couple of comments say the brushes look good, should I be looking at the heater now?
Thanks for the help so far.
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iadom wrote:
Martin wrote:
Also checking carefully the wiring loom from the motor up to the control board a must as the wires tend to chafe against the tub.
This might be worth following up, also give the wires going into the motor plug a gentle tug, they often break at this point.Have to agree, those brushes look fine, but even a complete motor to PCB wiring harness is only £20.00. part number C00201352.
The helpsheet EWM provided with the PCB mentioned that this is the number one cause of PCB problems, Is it possible I fried their replacement board (That SWMBO is dropping back for a refund today)?
I’ll look at the wiring when I get home. Now I’ve got the washer in bits I’m happier to delve deeper, what do I need to remove to access the wiring path?
Cheers
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