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Narapni  
#1 Posted : Friday, January 15, 2010 12:04:44 PM(UTC)
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In an earlier posting, I failed to mention a key element. Here it is added to the earlier posting: GE washer when tasked to function, will fill then stops and no further mode. No motor hum either. Lid switched wires jumped and FUSE ON WHITE/RED LINE TESTED GOOD. What could be the problem? Need advice on this one as wife anxious. Thanks much.
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Friday, January 15, 2010 5:25:14 PM(UTC)
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Remove the front panel, locate the LED on top of the motor (under the top cover) and watch how this LED is blinking. Post the results.

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Narapni  
#3 Posted : Saturday, January 16, 2010 4:25:47 AM(UTC)
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Thank you. That will certainly be done tho when motor was tested outside I did not pay attention to any LED. This time I will.
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#4 Posted : Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:42:45 PM(UTC)
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When the washer filled to the st level and stopped, it was several seconds or maybe minutes when the LED blinked once then in series of 4 blinks. I tested the mode shifter and it is open. Is it supposed to be closed? If so, does it come separately or with the shaft which is expensive? Thank you very much for the tip. I really appreciate it.
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:39:13 AM(UTC)
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Sorry for the delay.

If the shifter coil is open, the shaft and mode shifter assembly has to be replaced. This part should have 10 years limited warranty (you are responsible for any labor charges). Check it with GE and confirm the labor charge.

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Narapni  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:35:42 AM(UTC)
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Thank you. I took the shifter apart and found the coil to have continuity. It's the thermofuse in the coil that was open so I replaced it with a regular fuse of same amperage (2A). The washer added only one function to fill and that is it drained during first and second cycle but still no agitate or spin. The LED kept blinking in 4 blinks all the time and the timer knob/dial did not move any.
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#7 Posted : Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:33:26 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Narapni Go to Quoted Post
... It's the thermofuse in the coil that was open so I replaced it with a regular fuse of same amperage (2A)...


The coil is not serviceable and the whole assembly must be replaced if the circuit is open. The fuse you installed will cause a fire.

So far reappearance of the same error code can show a bad motor as well. Did you run the error code removal procedure after you replaced the fuse? If you did, then the motor has gone bad. If you did not, then make sure the lid switch is working properly and clean errors from memory by doing the following:

Disconnect power until an audible clicking sound is heard when the inverter capacitor discharges (approximately 15 seconds). Open and close the lid 10 times in any 12 seconds period within the first 30 seconds of power-up. Errors would not clear if washer is in either agitate or spin mode.

If the same error code will shown again, the motor has to be replaced.

- The motor Part number: AP4368247
Part number: AP4368247



- The shaft and motor shifter assembly Part number: AP4380186
Part number: AP4380186


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Narapni  
#8 Posted : Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:26:46 AM(UTC)
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Thank you very much again. Have just received new motor and mode shifter shaft assembly and will install shortly. Do I need to do the error code correction before powering up the washer with the new parts installed?
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#9 Posted : Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:05:01 AM(UTC)
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Replaced mode shifter and motor as advised. Still no agitate, timer knob sits still and green light on motor blinks in single blinks continuously after water fills and stops. Any suggestion?
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#10 Posted : Friday, February 5, 2010 12:08:03 PM(UTC)
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Sorry for the delay.

I've read in your very first post that you tried to bypass the lid switch at the beginning, but I would like you to do it again. Very likely at this time that the problem is there.

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