Maytag a108 stops after fill cycle, will advance if manually turned

[wiseman859]

Hi all, this is my first post but I am a frequent visitor! My issue with my washer is that it won't advance after the fill cycle, but will if I manually turn it. The strange thing is, I've replaced the timer, checked the inlet valves for debris, checked the drain pump to make sure it was operating normally, basically everything the internet said to try I've tried. It still won't operate normally! Any advice? Thank you in advance.

 

[yogitunes]

now this is an odd one.....

timer not advancing, that would be a timer issue on its own, to be exact the little motor that turn the timer would be the culprit....

by any chance, is the timer motor pugged in exactly where it needs to be....because, if that wont turn, neither will the timer.....

had seen ones too, the little gears of that tiny motor were broken, and as such, the timer would not advance....you may have to pull that motor off and see if it is turning.....

 

[bigterkc]

Something to try

From reading other post, I'm thinking you should check the actual motor that turns the timer, and you might check and make sure everything is lubricated so it's not binding up.

 

[super32]

Pressure switch

If i read this correctly. Timer has been replaced. Wiseman859 said "wont advance after fill cycle" I could be wrong but that tells me it fills then just stops? I have seen a pressure switch or two, fill and stop at the proper water lever. But never close the full circuit to the timer to say "run". Strangely the two times were both on Maytags. If this is the case, i would think the rinse cycle would be a problem but there is no mention of the rinse.

Just my thinking.......

 

[arbilab]

Does agitation start when the water is full/turns off?  The timer motor 'should' run any time the main motor does.  Additionally, the timer motor runs between agitate and drain/spin while the main motor is off for the reversing contacts to operate.

 

Thus the timer motor and main motor are both connected to the N.O. contact of the fill switch during fill and agitate.  Within the timer there is a provision (contact set) for separating TM and MM during drain/spin.  So that TM can run while motor is pausing.  Also during this time, fill switch will open so there is a contact set for MM power to bypass it.

 

All that makes more sense if you're following a wiring diagram, which would greatly speed up zooming in on the problem.  So would an AC voltmeter, used very cautiously while the power is connected.  You can also use an ohmmeter <span style="text-decoration: underline;">with machine unplugged</span>.  That is safer if you are not accustomed to working on hazardous voltage.