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Model: KAWS677EQO Brand: Kitchen Aid Age: More than 10 years
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mike890  
#1 Posted : Saturday, September 19, 2009 8:00:35 AM(UTC)
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My washer still pumps water, but makes a clicking noise and does not agitate or spin. I am assuming that this is a transmission problem. Is there a belt or something that I can replace?
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:32:38 AM(UTC)
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I am going to say your washer is not dead, and with a little patience, time and an inexpensive part you can fix it.

The likely problem is a failed motor coupling.

This video will show you how to replace it.

YouTube - Direct Drive Washing Machine Repair Video Tutorial *Watch in HIGH Quality!*

and here is the part. Just inspect it per the video. Note, do not take off the pump, just tie it off to the side or be prepared for a lot of water to come out.

Part number: AP3963893
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mike890  
#3 Posted : Sunday, September 20, 2009 5:05:06 PM(UTC)
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Thanks,
I did some checking and realized that the fact that the pump was working did not rule out a bad coupling. It was in fact the coupling and I put a new one in (my 4th one on this machine). The good news is that now the plastic pieces of those couplings have a metal insert, so hopefully it will last a bit longer than the others.
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sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Sunday, September 20, 2009 5:17:00 PM(UTC)
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Glad you got it fixed. Four couplings is rather a lot, but with the metal inserts hopefully this one will last a bit longer.

Thanks for the update.
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