2 Questions

[Compwhiz]

What is a wig-wag on a transmission

I think its something that controls the tranny

When my washer goes bang when it starts spinning is that the soilenoid ?

 

[partscounterman]

Wig-wag

On a belt drive whirlpool built machine (kenmore, inglis, whateva) the wig-wag is the solinoid on the transmission that controls agitation and spinning. It got the endearing name "wig-wag" because it swings back and forth in time with the agitator.

 

[fixerman]

"When my washer goes bang when it starts spinning is that the soilenoid ?"

The belt drive normally make this kind of noise when they shift to spin. Is this a new or recent problem? If it is a new problem, then it may have to have more attention. If not, it is probably normal.

 

[Compwhiz]

Ooops i for got to state that this is a dd

 

[fixerman]

DD's don't have wig-wags. A clunk noise is normal on a dd after the pause after draining when the motor reverses and shifts to spin.