carrots 1 Posted September 1, 2016 anyone no anything about washing machines.mines got lights on but wont start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 1, 2016 Ignition switch? :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted September 1, 2016 i thought starter motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 1, 2016 Worth googling the model number as most things have been discussed at some point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted September 1, 2016 tried that.i thought it might be the interlock so bought a 2nd hand one and its still the same.its like it doesent think the doors shut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted September 1, 2016 tried that.i thought it might be the interlock so bought a 2nd hand one and its still the same.its like it doesent think the doors shut Does it have any error codes displayed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted September 2, 2016 No its very basic.if I turn the nob to a program and press the start button.the door should lock but it doesn't so after s few seconds the start button starts flashing as if the program has finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted September 2, 2016 i thought starter motor Motor brushes. Worth a check... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted September 2, 2016 Programmer modules are generally common failure points on older machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) No its very basic.if I turn the nob to a program and press the start button.the door should lock but it doesn't so after s few seconds the start button starts flashing as if the program has finished Are the flashes a fault cod? ie 3 flashes, 2 flashes (32) Usual faults for washing machine as brushes as mentioned (won't spin at high speed in the first instance) water pump or its controllers - the water needs to be out before spinning, there's sometime a crude sensor (a plastic bottle affair) that fills with soap powder making the washer think there's water inside the drum so no spin cycle. EDIT http://www.whitegoodshelp.co.uk/troubleshooting-washing-machine-faults/ Edited September 2, 2016 by Dox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
culshaw 1 Posted September 2, 2016 Have you tried connecting VAGCOM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Have you tried connecting VAGCOM? could be the turbo. on a serious note I always check the motor brushes first.... cheap and easy to fix.... Edited September 2, 2016 by delfinis38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted September 2, 2016 Why did washing machine laugh? It was taking the p**s outta the knickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted September 5, 2016 The washing machine is now 100% dead.ive bought a new one and kept the drum out of the old one its going to be a fire pit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted September 5, 2016 Great use of the drum. They really do make a great burning bin. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted September 5, 2016 i saw a cracking BBQ made from an old washing machine or dishwasher a couple of years ago - made to spit roast a whole lamb i have just sourced a 55 gallon steel drum to try to convert into one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites