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Re: Further to Fisher and Paykel 051 by ellie5 below
Hi i’ve just bought a replacement for my old trusty 051 – so, i’ve got my old machine and some spare parts for a day or so. Including a working blue box (computer boards). Let me know if you (or anybody else) is interested – guess I could unscrew the pump too, it’s relatively new. Happy to provide any bits to a good home. Geoff (Melbourne)
Re: fisher and paykel smartdrive 051
While on the phone with F&P just now I got a quote on a new “blue box” of electronics – currently $202 in Oz. They will charge an extra $110 to come & fit it (which you can do yourself, it’s dead easy).
If you need one and if you’re anywhere near Melb and if my 051 isn’t worth repairing, I might have a spare blue box shortly. Lots of ifs, but it would be a shame to throw out a good working blue box!
Re: Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive 051 won’t spin
Penguin 45 wrote:
Drum bearings, Geoff. Seal at the top, two ball bearings below.
This was all looking fairly straightforward, F&P charge $110 for a callout & unlimited repair time, plus $40 for new seal & bearings.
Except, the second repair-guy I phoned casts doubt!
He says it should have sounded “like a train in your laundry” which it didn’t, and there’s no water leak.
So, he suggests clutch or electronics board.
Penguin, you suggested:wiring fault with the motor, position sensor or the star poit (where the coils join together).
How to check/diagnose faults with these?How easy to repair?
The alternative is the computer box (motor controller). Is there any way to definitely pinpoint this? Has anybody repaired one?
Thanks for your patience!
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. ~Albert EinsteinRe: Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive 051 won’t spin
Penguin45, thank you!
You said “drum should be free to turn when the machine is off. It shouldn’t drag or rumble.” It’s hard for me to know exactly what it was like when it was all working fine, but now it defintely seems to be like you say – hard to turn, rumbling, clunky.
What does that mean? (i’d guess bearing or something??) Is it time to hit the stores? Do you recommend getting the equivalent F&P replacement? (been very happy with the 051)
BTW, if they give out imperial honours in the Soviet Republic of Yorkshire, I’d like to recommend you for one! Cheers & thanks again.
Re: fisher and paykel smartdrive 051
Ellie, looks like you’re in luck. It’s dead easy to do, just 2 screws at the back of the console and it folds forward. The airhose is right there, right hand side, undo the clamp and blow. If that doesn’t fix it and it’s the blue controller box itself, that’s easy to do yourself too (but about $150) – at least you save on the service call. As Penguin45 said, pull the power plug first. And good luck!
