I set the timer on the AutoSensor and push the start button. I can hear the selenoid click and the timer starts running, the dryer doesn't. If I leave the timer alone, when it reaches the cool down cycle, the drum starts and when the cycle completes it turns off as expected. I have set the temp to the lowest setting with the same results. If I turn the timer to the cool down manually, the dryer will not start when the button is pushed. I checked both of the thermal fuses and they test closed. Should I test them with their wires removed?(Out of the circuit) I replace the starter push button with the same result. Could this be the timer switch?
I don't want to just replace parts until I stumble upon the fix.

Please Help :confused:

1. I pulled the wires from the fuses and thermostats I found on the schematic(In control stand, top of dryer) I also tested for resistance in the thermostat heater: within tolerance. All the fuses and T'stats tested closed.
2. On the "Timed Mode" the timer ran, the dryer didn't run until the timer reached the cool-down cycle.
3. The heating element tested at 10.4 ohms. According to the cartoon, it is a 5400w heater and should show 7.8 to 11.8 ohms.

One more thing I remembered. When I put my ear close to the old timer. It didn't sound right. It sounded as though it was under a strain and the gears were dry. I didn't realize it was a sign of failure, until I tried to listen to the new timer and there was nothing but a steady hum.

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Great, nice going and thanks for updating us.