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Firstly, I think this is an excellent site and, at the risk of incurring some grief, you could charge a nominal subscription.
Anyway, my Indesit W143s washing machine has given up the ghost. The dial clicks round continuously, regardless of programme, and the on/off switch flashes 10 times. Any ideas?
I know the dial thing happens if anything is wrong (it aborts) and used your search facility, but don’t think I could spot the issue. Drainage pump is clear, wiring looks ok, water pipes are fine. The machine is only 4 years old.Thanks in advance.
ScottRe: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
10 Flashes is a pressure switch fault 😉
That may help in your search 😀
Power off when checking please :zap:
Dave.
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Nice one, Dave, thanks. In your experience, is this generally something straightforward, or can you offer any advice?
Worst case scenario, how much would it cost to have an expert repair/replace it (ball park figure)?Thanks once again.
ScottRe: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
The error code system is not a “magic bullet”. It can be simple – the switch may go “click” when pressurised, or it may not. The feed pipe to the switch may be blocked, holed, kinked or trapped. The wiring may be damaged. The edge connector where it joins on the computer board may be dirty or oxidised. The board itself may be faulty. You gets the test meter out and starts testing or you send for the pros.
From memory, the level switch is £20 odd, the computer board £80-£120 plus the VAT, depending on the exact model. A UKW engineer will charge for at least an hours work, depending on the complexity of the problem – you should discuss this at the point of contact, if you do not wish to pursue this yourself.
Power off, if you are going in……
Regards,
Penguin45.Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
🙁
Despite your valiant efforts, lads, it seems the machine has rumbled its last. A local engineer checked it over for an hour, ruling out virtually everything he knew, and concluded it must be the “module”. Based on his estimate of repair cost, we are going to opt for a new machine. The guy didn’t charge as he had not fixed it, so he was no charlatan.
Just two more questions if I may.
i. Is 4 years a reasonable life expectancy for an Indesit W143S?
ii. The bloke recommended Bosch for a good machine at a sub 350 quid price. Do Bosch machines receive good reviews in your experience, or would you recommend another option?Thanks for your assistance with this matter anyway.
Scott
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
i – miraculous!
ii – Yup, we like Bosch. Don’t buy the cheapest ones, budget for £350 and you’ll get a proper German one. You may like to condsider the ISE machine – designed by UKW engineers and offering a unique service package. Click the link on the home page.Regards,
Penguin45.Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Hi all,
This is wierd , I usually answer all questions regarding wall & floor tiling on other forums.Anyways , great site firstly 🙂
I have exactly the same fault as the original poster , with an extra bit of detail.
Set the washer ( W143 ) to say 4 , light flashes to show its in mode , then the water valve at the back seems to open momentarily , letting in a couple of dribbles , then after about 10 seconds it goes into drain out mode ( which it does on every other setting as well.
Sometimes it just goes straight to drain out mode.
So if it is the pressure switch , where is it?
Is it worth cleaning out the inlet valves out ( although they seem to be clear ).
Cheers
DbD
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
That one’s defo the computer board – sorry.
Just while you’re there, can you advise posters on your flooring forum to ensure that they run tiles and laminates under the machines – it makes it so much easier to get them out….. We’d be ever so greatful 😆
Cheers,
Penguin45.Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
We don’t want you to have it that easy . 😆
Seriously though most of us always tile under the appliances .
Wish you lot would make longer hoses and not put the cable through a teeny hole THEN put the plug on. 😆
Cheers for the advice anyways.
DbD
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Keep your nominal subscription and put it towards a good machine
Buy as you would a car something reliable not something cheep
Most people spend a little on a washer and expect a lot it dos no happen that
Way. You get what you pay for spend £500 £600 and have something
That will last for years trouble freeJack
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Death by donut wrote:We don’t want you to have it that easy . 😆
Seriously though most of us always tile under the appliances .
Wish you lot would make longer hoses and not put the cable through a teeny hole THEN put the plug on. 😆
Cheers for the advice anyways.
DbD
The mains cable is the length it is for safety reasons. All machines come with a moulded plug so if it has been poked through a hole then that is down to a dozy kitchen fitter or the customer themselves. The hoses are perfectly long enough for a plumber/kitchen fitter with even half a brain cell to install correctly. Unfortunately even single brain celled kitchen fitters are very thin on the ground. 😥 It is possible to purchase longer hoses for a very small outlay but kitchen fitting firms just cannot be bothered in most cases. You may have to pull that machine out once in its lifetime, just think how we feel. We may have to get it out several times over the years. We have to try and effect a repair and any testing afterwards is virtually impossible if we have to disconnect the water and electricity to get the darned thing out. 👿
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Penguin45 wrote:That one’s defo the computer board – sorry.
Penguin45.So when you say computer board , are we talking the module?
http://www.4indesit.co.uk/cgi-bin/produ … path=52691
Also intrigued by the bank of 5 contacts which are accesible from the back of the machine .
A testing connection?
DbD
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Hi
The contacts on the back are a test point
But you need the appropriate item to plug in
In reality you don’t need it because it’s nearly
Always the module that’s faultyJack
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
Cheers Jack,
I notice that the eprom doesn’t come with the module does this need to be replaced as well when replacing module?DbD
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
The socket takes a small test device called a hardware key. A USB cable can be plugged into the back of this key. This is not only used for testing and diagnosis but can be used to reprogram blank or faulty eeproms. Unfortunately the software to do this is only available to Indesit engineers.
Some eeproms can be unplugged, others are soldered on and you would need a new eeprom as well as the module.
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