Zanussi ZWH 6140 P starts spinning then stops.

[T4Z]

Hello,

I have a Zanussi ZWH 6140 P washing machine that fills and empties fine but has a spin problem. When it starts to spin it looks like its starting to spin at full speed rather than a gradual increase. This spin lasts for only a second and then it stops completely. Eventually the “start” light flashes red and nothing else.

Can anyone help me diagnose the fault please. Its only 5 years old and seems such a waste to have to replace it.

Thanks very much.

[andyjawa]

The question is: by spin do you mean just spin or do you also mean tumble speed it also does the same i.e. whenever and where ever the motor turns it busts into a spin mode for a split second? There are a fair few product code model versions to your model beginning with 91. Very often with models fitted with a sole made motor the rear of the motor`s generator coils`s magnet comes loose and pushes out the coil ( tacho coil ). But it is possible a triac or some other component on the pcboard has gone wrong OR the wiring from the motor up to the pcb though that is uncommon on Zanussi stuff.

[T4Z]

Thanks very much for your reply.
I have measured the resistance across the tacho coil and it measures as open circuit. I’m assuming the tacho is just a coil which should measure a few hundred ohms or less ? what would cause this to go open circuit ? and more importantly, can it be replaced ?

Thanks very much for your help.

[T4Z]

Ignore my last question. 🙂 Iv’e found the part in this sites’ shop which will fit my Nidec motor. The description also mentions a coil resistance of 184 ohm so clearly mine is faulty. I’m still curious as to how a coil could fail though.

Thank you.

[T4Z]

SORTED 😀
Although it took 2 weeks to get here, the replacement tacho coil works a treat. Thanks very much for your help.

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