[shiner3lima]

Re: Whirlpool washing machine model AWM 8163

Received the new pump on Christmas Eve. Installed it today.
However the problem was still there. I now think I have found the root cause of the error message on the machine. After clearing the coins from the filter, I put the machine back with the water outlet hose placed too far down the waste pipe. This was causing the machine to fail when draining.
The new pump works fine and I guess I will keep the old one just in case.
Lesson learned. I think?!?

All the best
Shiner

[shiner3lima]

Re: Whirlpool washing machine model AWM 8163

Thanks for the update. I think the logical next step is to replace the pump unit as you described. I have ordered it today. Hopefully it will be an easy task to remove the old one and install the new one.

Thanks again for your help. I will post an update when the item arrives and I have tested it.

Cheers,
Shiner.

[shiner3lima]

Re: Whirlpool washing machine model AWM 8163

Simon,

The spin will finish but it won’t drain unless I turn the selector knob and make it do it. However it takes a few goes before it happens. The FP error will show a couple of times, then it will complete the selection.

Thanks,
Shiner.

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