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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    Running perfect for the past 2 weeks. The new motor control board seems to spin the drum faster than before.
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    Fixed with a new motor control board. Amazon has new German made versions of these boards, see https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N9Z7QGY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks for help!
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    I have upgraded the door lock switch to the newer wax motor kit and installed a certified used timer. Still no motor rotation. A new motor control board will arrive in a few days, shouldn't be anything else to fix, right?
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    I found my old file with the original documentation for this washer. Note wiring diagram and motor no spin diagnosis items attached. I plan on replacing the door switch and testing from there. New motor control board will likely deliver by week end.
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    I found additional documentation in the Electrolux July 2000 Service Bulletin that conflicts with the motor terminal resistance specs posted above. See below. I have en-route a new motor control board, timer, and 131888900 door lock conversion kit. I will install the control board and door...
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    I obtained a replacement door lock, Part No 131763256. It appears that this part is not correct, as it has female connectors for the wiring The OEM part in the washer is Bitron 131269400. This part is very different and has no connectors, only male spade terminals as shown in the picture...
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    Thanks! Would a bad motor board cause a new motor to fail? I’ll replace the door latch, a new one was delivered today.
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    Frigidaire Front Load FWT449GFS1 DC Motor No Rotation

    Great knowledge resources here, I have learned a lot from browsing the Imperial forum. Thanks! I have the above washer with a May 1999 build label. It has a 131276200 DC motor. I replaced the OEM motor ~ 2007, it has recently stopped working again. I did an ohm check on the failed motor and...
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