Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

[Bigchap]

Hi, this machine stopped spinning at full speed for a few weeks and now when you switch on to run say program 4, it sits and does noting for a few minutes then the dial clicks right round. Other times it will take in some water then click round. the light flickers a few times but hard to count and i don’t think it is consistent each time. If I set it to drain it will do that but drum never turns.

Tried replacing the timer as it was easy to get at, and the machine worked fine for one wash, drum turned properly etc and it span, then next time it was back to the same random behaviour. Any ideas?

[iadom]

Re: Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

When the timer starts to click round you need to count the number of times the mains/doorlock light flashes, it will flash a set number of times and then pause and repaeat.

[Bigchap]

Re: Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

thanks, I tried this again yesterday, but light does not flash now. It stays solid while the timer is clicking round and when finished. It seems that every time i switch on the machine i get a different response. sometimes just the clicking, occasionaly some water pumps into the machine then nothing after that. Other times nothing happens at all. Seems to me that the machine is totaly scrambled so might be better to cut my losses and buy a new one.

[iadom]

Re: Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

It might be worth taking the mains plug out and checking the motor carbon brushes first. 😉

[Bigchap]

Re: Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

Hi, i took your advice and removed the carbon brushes. they look pretty worn – online around 3-5 mm left on them so I need to order a set. Can you advise the correct ones?

Indesit W143
Motor label says…
Indesco
2040M2 1400
Washing 4.0 W85
Spin 2.0 W320
COD 16001146.02
TA291003M

Thanks again!

[iadom]

Re: Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

Loads of different brushes and motors used on Indesit machines.

Have a look HERE

You possibly need the first or second ones down in that list, pictures might help you identify correct ones.

[Bigchap]

Re: Indesit W143 dial clicks round – light flashes

Hi, I replaced the brushes and the washine machine is now running like a dream. Thanks for all of your help. Great service from your parts department and superb advice.

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