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Evening All,
Whirlpool toploader
Model : 3RLSQ8000JQ1
Serial : CL3801399Got a toploader that wont spin. Motor does work and program finishes but doesnt kick in to the last fast spin. Any ideas guys? Dont see many of these around these parts!!!
SteveRe: Whirlpool toploader
Funnily enough I had to go and see one today for the same thing.
First thing to check is whether it agitates during wash (drum stays still and central shaft moves backwards and forwards), if it does not agitate then take the motor off and check the 3 piece coupling to the gearbox.
When it drains both drum and agitator should remain still then it should pause for a second before attempting to spin.
Assuming it drains alright then you need to take the case off and have a look at the clutch when it is attempting to spin (put a vertical line on it with a pen to make it easier to see) to see if it is rotating.
If the clutch is rotating then it is either a worn out clutch, brake failing to release or clothing between tub and drum – (bearings are also an option but check everything else first).
If the clutch doesn’t spin then it will be a fault with in the gearbox requiring a new “wheel cog kit”.
Jem
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