LAM8302 – P1 Flashing – Pump consrtantly on – No water

[Rake]

Hi again,

As above, last night I set the DW to work as usual and this morning I noticed the pump running. I opened the door and nothing has been washed so no water is coming in.

The P1 light is flashing so I pressed the power button to turn it off and as soon as I close the door the pump starts to work and P1 flashes again when I open the door.

I filled the compartment with a jug of water and this drains when I close the door so I assume the drain pump is constantly working. Would this be a float valve stuck ? If so how can I reset it ? When I remove the plinth there is no sign of a leak or water.

Any assistance gratefully received.

Thank you in advance.

[electrofix]

sounds like is flooded underneath

take the cover off the bottom under the door

make sure the plug is out and see if there is water down there. if yes mop it out and try it while watching for leaks

Dave

[Rake]

electrofix wrote:sounds like is flooded underneath

take the cover off the bottom under the door

make sure the plug is out and see if there is water down there. if yes mop it out and try it while watching for leaks

Dave

Thanks Dave,
I took the bottom front plate off and yes there is water in the bottom tray but not on the floor. I also took the side panels off for a better look. I take it I will need to remove the excess water and would I need to reset any kind of float switch ?

A blue plastic rod with grey end popped out of the left side panel top right and I cant see where it is suppoed to go back too.

Thanks !

[Rake]

Found where the blue rod goes.
tipped machine forward to pour off the water, plugged it back in and I can hear and see water being pumped so I assume the cycle has started. So float switch has reset.

i guess the remaining question is should I be looking for a leak ? I’ve looked underneath with the cycle on and cannot see any obvious drips or leaks

thanks again

[Rake]

Ahh found a leak ! Not sure how to fix it though so any advice would be appreciated.

the leak is from behind the metal bit that the spring and rope sit in and is at the base of this on the right hand side and seems to be coming from the back of what looks like a small clear plastic drip channel connected to a blue clear plastic hose.

[Rake]

https://imgur.com/a/60cS7eU
Not usre if this image will work

[electrofix]

Rake wrote:https://imgur.com/a/60cS7eU
Not usre if this image will work

no you need to make sure its a public link

Dave

[Rake]

electrofix wrote:

no you need to make sure its a public link

Dave

Does this work ? https://imgur.com/a/TVjcO1U

[Rake]

https://i.imgur.com/6xreg4Z.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8dF9ETR.jpg

Fingers crossed

[electrofix]

not sure where that is and cant find any breakdowns with it on

but it is an overflow if at the front is the door seal in place and clean ?

is water overflowing ie too much water

Dave

[Rake]

Thanks Dave, it’s about 4 or 5 inches behind the door seal. Behind an upright that houses the door spring mechanism. It seems to be a drip catcher as the top of the white plastic bit is open and the blue pipe does carry water to the sump.

I’ll get a better pic in a bit. Just at my mums now.
actually I have a little video here

https://youtube.com/shorts/6_ALcmRGAC4?si=bFrfFgCjP3XxA_pv

hopefully works. In the first few seconds the water drops around the foot but it’s coming from near the blue pipe area where it attaches to the tub

[electrofix]

yes its to catch water getting round the door seal

check seal and check water level

Dave

[Rake]

Ahh ok I’ll check the seal when I get home.
thank you.
I did clean the filter for the first time in 2 years and it wasn’t too bad surprisingly.

[Rake]

Well I got home late but checked the door seal and it was a little mucky in the bottom corners. Gave it a good clean and ran a cycle – no leak !

I thought I’d come back and let you know the outcome rather than leave another thread open ended. Thanks for the assistance it’s been much appreciated

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