Maytag LA108 washer agitates but won't spin

[OrangePop]

I’m back! Well, I managed to change the damper pads on my Maytag LA108 washer. Unfortunately, I have run into machine operations. At first I could not seem to get operational power, so I decided to remove the lid switch and jumper the two wires. Success! The motor activated and began machine agitation; however, it will not actuate the spin cycle in any selected mode?

Seeking advice as to what may be the issue. Note that during the disassembly, cleanup & servicing process I removed all the motor wiring connections from the motor start switch attached to the motor. I took pictures but may have errored in rewiring? Does anyone have a wiring schematic for this assembly (operation) or electrical test procedure? The timer appears to be functioning, at least during the agitation cycle - it was replaced circa 2005.

The tub level and water solenoid hoses have not yet been reattached…

Lastly, the appliance repair man came today and could not troubleshoot because I did not have a wiring schematic. He seemed to want to retire the old girl and sell me a refurbished unit. He offered to take my old machine off my hands. I would prefer to salvage her if all possible.

Appreciate any help I can get from those who know what they are doing. Rick

 

[combo52]

Maytag, a 108 washing machine

The wiring diagram should either be glued to the back of the control panel housing or a folded up label inside the control panel on this model.

If the motor runs fine and agitation, you likely have a bad timer if it won’t spin

John L

 

[qsd-dan]

If it spun with no problems before you removed the wiring connections, it may have not been wired back correctly.

Here's the wiring diagram:



You can test the motor windings with an ohm meter. Ignore the slow speed test, you don't have that on your one speed 108.



Lastly, you can rig a motor test cord and check its operation. Here's the diagram for that along with a Youtube video.