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asjackman  
#1 Posted : Sunday, November 8, 2009 1:20:26 PM(UTC)
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My Whirlpool washer (WTW5540SQ0) will fill with water, the agitator works, but it will not spin. I only get a hum from the motor.

*I have checked the pump, it spins.
*I have checked the hoses, they're clear of debris
*The motor works during the agitate cycle
*I have removed the agitator, nothing is obstructing
*I can see around the drum, nothing is obstructing it from spinning

Is there a way I can check with this motor?
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Monday, November 9, 2009 3:08:56 AM(UTC)
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Pull the motor and pump off and do the tranny coupler test in my "sticky" "replacing direct drive brake shoes", post results.
asjackman  
#3 Posted : Monday, November 9, 2009 9:43:33 AM(UTC)
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Hopefully I have found the problem. I took the capacitor off, then hooked the motor up, started the spin cycle and manually spun the crank on the motor. It instantly started up. I ordered a new capacitor, much cheaper than a motor. I'll let people know if this works.
richappy  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:48:01 AM(UTC)
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Very rare these oil filled start capacitors fail, keep us informed if that fixed it.
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