[Gokhk]

Cheers dave

going to try test that solenoid and check water flow , I know through reading on here that these 3 way valves can be iffy , in a way I don’t want it to be the solenoid as I assume a whole unit for that valve is expensive but in a way I want it to be that as condenser I just can’t see how hot water could clear it as reading the service manual again , it says that the condenser is filled with cold water but I’m assuming it’s not full per say but just rainfall for hot air to be cooled.

lets see I’m too stubborn to admit defeat and I can’t even get hold of AEG as there lines are down.

will update you again tommorrow

[Gokhk]

Ok going to pull hose off condenser solenoid and see if any water comes out on a drying cycle only is that a good one at to test ?

unless you’ve got a suggestion I just can’t see a way to clean the condenser chamber bar pouring boiling hot water and praying it unclogs it.

is that safe to try ?

[Gokhk]

Fan spins freely , solenoids valves 3.6 , 3.7 brown , green 5.31 ohms

not sure what else to do as the condenser seems as its part of drum moulding and even if i get past the slit nothing could be pulled out.

only thing left is boiling water down that hole hoping it clear any blockage. Im even yhiking of checking all the rubber holes from 3 way vakve runs freely in to soap dispenser perhaps a blockage there ？

is there a easy way to test fan ？ maybe its faulty ？

any other ideas as im feeling very deflated now

[Gokhk]

Just out of interest spoke to a local shop and they said this model shouldn’t get a blocked condenser as it rinses and its most likely the pump that does the dryer side that faulty or blocked

i can see a recirculation pump is that what he means ?

[Gokhk]

Hi Dave

Ok so got the fan to one side and theres only 2 holes

1 is air duct to push air in to drum the other is where the fan seals against but this isnt a gaping hole only the sides have a slit in them for air to travel through, how the bloody hell am i supposed to get in to the condenser chamber from there ?

2 hours and im no closer , are we sure this model has a condenser that needs cleaning ? As manual i have says its cleaned during last rinse cycle ?

attached are pictures , would again appreciate some more guidance.

https://ibb.co/0MBK83Z
https://ibb.co/d7fPkNC
https://ibb.co/8xzNnXH
https://ibb.co/P53ss5t

cheers again
gokhan

[Gokhk]

Hey dave just to let you know going to attempt this repair today

Am i right in thiking if its a faulty 3 way valve that on the dry function no water will be heard or seen going in in to machine from detergent draw to cool washing down and condense ？

im going to check green solenoid both with power on and off and see what readings i get but based on our discussion im sure it has to be blocked condenser.

Will keep you posted

iv repaired a few machines with things like elements / door locks so you may see me post a few questions on here as i usally dont throw the old faulty machines away but replace with good used ones to buy me time to work on the faulty one wifee says im a hoarder i say im a enviromentalist and cant send machines to dump for small issues. Thanks again for all your help , fingers crossed this one is fixed later.

[Gokhk]

Should be a recall just a joke that they can fit such garbage in a supposed decent brand , someone at bosch making the wrong decisons for pennies ！

[Gokhk]

Google search the service manual most likely under fan assembley hard to say without seeing images.

[Gokhk]

Miele are better but even they are not as good as they used to be , cutting costs and penny pinching is part or thier process too now sadly but they are still a cut above the rest thats for sure. Shame really but i think well buikt and servicable older machines or ones with 5 year warrantys give relative peace of mind from a financial point of view. Just my 2 cents.

[Gokhk]

Could some debris somehow have gotten in the pump and is fouling at a certain part in the impella turning , perhaps remove it to examine it better ？ if you could get a cheap part id be inclined to replace it and try that as a resort too cant be much for a second hand unt.

[Gokhk]

Hey Dave

sure PNC number is 91460570201

is that the number you was after ?

type is FLI0661B4

if you could let me know how to get fan assembley off to access condenser I’d be a happy camper.

[Gokhk]

Cheers Dave gonna give it a go did try removing fan but it was tight didn’t budge I guess it’s heat welded and I didn’t want remove the brace , I’m gonna try loosen everything enough to see if I can lift fan enough to gain access as strut has springs under tension which for me is an injury waiting to happen. Any tips on removing fan without damaging rubber seals etc ?

If not don’t worry you’ve helped enough

hopefully I fix it and I’ll owe you a beer or 2

[Gokhk]

Ok Dave will try taking fan assembley off

So if I remove the fan unit I assume it’s the big hole that the fan goes on top of and seals against that I need to stick the wire in to fish this fluff out ?

[Gokhk]

Hi Dave

thanks so much for that , if it is a blocked condenser where is it and how do I clean it out , as all the stufff Iv seen online shows a white plastic see through container but I see nothing of the sort on mine.

is there a truck to clean it without removal like push a hose in and wash it through it or pour warm water down it ?

The only black hose I see if from soap draw to the tub.

Again any further assistance would be very much appreciated.

Perhaps a picture of where this blasted condenser is and how to get it off ?

[Gokhk]

Could be a intermittent PCB or water inlet valve issues perhaps , im no expert but just my thoughts.

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