[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

Hi
Just out of interest I took what appeared to be (a jumper) off the old PCB on the right hand side, and put it onto the new one. I presume this was correct. The new PCB did not have one, so I thought it was a reusable component.

[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

Hi
This morning i phoned my local service agent up where I got the new PCB.

He said he didn’t know what the problem was, and that the PCB could not be faulty???
He gave me the number for Hotpoint, and when speaking to them they said the card would need programming. If I had bought it direct from them, they would have asked me if I wanted it programming as they sell them normally not pre-programmed.
Does this sound right to you.

[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

Hi
Yes. As soon as I put the old PCB on.
I reset the machine, and then could select any programme, as normal.

I didn’t run the machine because I know it wasn’t working before, and kept coming up with the error light on number 4.

I then put the new PCB on, and as mentioned above after pressing the P button to reset, now no lights come on.
I turned the power off at the mains, and the standby button.
But there is still nothing.

[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

I tested the heater with a PAT tester.
Connecting a direct supply to the heater it heated up in no time at all.
Then I plugged in to the PAT tester, knowing that the heater was up to temperature.
Tested for earth and insulation.
Both perfect.

Re-fitted the old PCB. Reset.
Put new PCB back on, managed to press the P button to reset, the number 4 light went out. But now no lights on, and cannot select any programme.
Do you think the new PCB is faulty.

[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

I presume that I do the resistance test for the insulation, across the heater and disconnect the earth, neutral and live first. Or should I leave the earth wire connected to see if there is a break in this?

[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

Well you could say I took an informed gamble and it did not pay off.
Having checked with the people who I bought the PCB off last November. They confirmed “No warranty”.

Spoke to Hotpoint, who said error code was their AL08. which is TIMEOUT-HEATER.
Having already checked the heater, and a continuity test on all the wires from the PCB to their point of plugging in.
I decided to go for a new PCB (thinking better to spend £60, than £400 to £500 on a new Bosch machine) with Christmas looming.

Put the new PCB on, tried the rinse programme, and now the 4th light is permanently on(not flashing) have tried resetting with 1-power off,2-with standby switch off. 3-pressing standby and programme switch simulataneously.
HELP.

[aldby]

Re: BFi62 DISHWASHER-CHECKING SENSOR IN DOOR PANEL

Thanks iadom.

Any idea what else I could check.

It is only the 4th light that is flashing.

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