Indesit idc8t3 not starting

[Mpt246]

Hi I’ve just replaced the drive belt on my indesit idc8t3 condenser dryer and when I switch it on the timer tics but no motor movement hun I then open the door the timer stops as normal.
move checked all connections but I’m stumped as to what might be at fault !
any help would be great thanks

[andyjawa]

So was it a case that the old / original belt had snapped hence replacing the belt ( very common ) OR you replaced a non snapped belt because of another reason such as no drum action or the belt went stringy? So you managed to get the belt over the jockey pulley ok to make the belt tight which is a major triumph in itself OR do you hear a humming noise when you start it if so it`ll be the 8.5 uf capacitor that has snuffed it ( also common )

[Mpt246]

Hi the old belt had snapped so I found the correct one online and I’ve checked it’s fitted correctly and the drum is turntable by hand (with a little resistance).
I don’t get a humming noise at all only the timer tics when the dryer is set to on.
thanks

[electrofix]

well first i assume you can turn the drum by have albeit slowly

if yes turn on and start a programme and give the drum a push and see if it runs

if yes change the capacitor

Dave

[Mpt246]

Hi Dave I can turn the drum by hand ok
I have also fitted a new condenser and the motor still doesn’t work when I switch the timer on and press start ! I’d be pulling my hair out if I wasn’t already bald
when I press and hold the start button in I can hear a slight buzzing sound and the timer is ticking away as normal but drum isn’t turning ?
many more ideas would be grateful appreciated

[electrofix]

did any wires fall of the timer while you were fixing the belt ?

assume door sw works as you say timer stops when door is opened

is the heater coming on ?

Dave

[Mpt246]

Hi Dave door switch is working properly no heater and no drum movement no wires disconnected at all from switch panel and I’ve checked for loose plugs/connections everywhere I can see

[electrofix]

ok
i now need to know the components of the machine
I need complete model and commmercial code off the sticker inside the door

Dave

[andyjawa]

At the moment I have a big problem ( more than is usual ) with Indesit`s useless spares site. Was going to check a part that might be fitted to your model and that is a door pin striker at 12o/clock position on the door because if that piece of plastic bends ( or breaks ) the door will still shut but the plastic pin will not hit the micro switch If so it`ll give you the fault as you describe so check there but not sure if your model has that or not, think it does?

[Mpt246]

Hi Dave
All sorted now thanks
I’ve replaced the timer control unit and it’s now working perfectly thanks for the help

[electrofix]

was getting the impression it was that
glad you sorted it

Dave

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