Maytag A107A series 03 Washer will not cycle

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Maytag Washer Model A107A Series 03
Current Motor 2-1664-4 Model S59PXCLW -1900 1/3HP HZ60 Amp 6.9
Issue: Machine would fill and after filling timer would continue to move and you can hear humming noise at motor but motor does not engage and wash cycle will not start. Timer would continue right through to subsequent cycles(Reg to permanent press to delicate, etc). Sometimes if I pulled the plug and turned it on 10 minutes later it might start the wash cycle, now it won’t. Things I have tried:
• Over rode the lid switch. No change
• Replaced the timer. No change
• Checked both belts and pulleys for binding – Nothing binding, turn easily.
• Had the motor tested off the machine. It ran.
• Found that there is a black plastic box with what I am guessing is a motor switch unit on top of the motor – Wires run to it from the Timer. There is a button on the side of the plastic unit facing the motor that appears to move in an out. It pushes a small metal plate which stands between the motor and the plastic unit. I found that if I briefly push the metal plate toward the plastic unit and let it go, the button pushes out and pushes the metal plate so it leans against the motor. The motor engages and the wash cycle starts. At the end of the wash cycle, the metal plate pops back to a position between the motor and the plastic unit and the motor again appears to hum as if power is going to it. I then have to tap the plate/button toward the motor and the plate pops out again against the motor and the rinse/spin starts.
How do I figure out what is wrong? Thank you.

 

[auto]

Motor had to be replaced

Figured out the motor switch was the problem a nd was told replacements are no longer sold. I purchased a new motor and after a bit of a struggle taking the pulley off, got it disassembled , the new motor in and the machine running. Thinking about buying some replacement parts just to keep on hand and maybe touching up the inside of the cabinet to prevent rust as some has started. Any suggestions on paint for this application? Also wondering where to go for a replacement pressure switch tube as it appears the machine is starting to fill a bit high? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[akronman]

fill level

If the tube is rock hard after years of use, replace it, otherwise it's rarely a problem. Blow through it to clen it out, then put a TINY bit of vaseline on the the nipple on the water level switch, and the nipple on the tub air dome, so you don't get any leaks. The vaseline will help seal the hose onto the nipples. If you do want to replace it, just go to the plumbing department at Home Depot or Lowe's, get 3 or 4 feet of that inside diameter tubing. A bad hose usually means an unending flood, not a slightly higher level.

There should be a screw on the water level switch, in the center of it, to adjust the water level. A very minor adjustment is usualy all that's needed. Screwing it in is for higher water, screwing out is for lower water levels. Try just a quarter turn and see what happens.

 

[auto]

Akronman , thank you. I will clean it out per your recommendation and seal the ends. If still an issue, I will adjust the screw to control the pressure/fill. For the heck of it, after replacing the motor I took the plastic start switch housing apart. There are 2 flat copper connectors that are held together with what looks like a rivet. The wires attach to the other end of each. It looks like the rivet type connection separated(burned and worn) so the only way to initiate the power was to push the start switch on the motor in between each cycle to get the motor moving. So basically a connector worth about $.35 cost me $140 because I had to buy an entire motor assembly. That's OK as It is a great washer and I got to learn something new in the process.

Best Regards and thanks again. I will use your suggestions.