More Fresh Heck From Miele - No More DIY Access To Spares.

[gizmo]

that looks almost identical to a Bosch I scrapped recently - blown main board too.

Board was over AUD$400 but at least they do supply the board pre-programmed here.

Owners replaced it with a F&P and say the new one is a better machine.

The Bosch gave up its pump/heater unit to repair another Bosch, co-incidentally owned by neighbours of the first Bosch owners. I've salvaged some parts but the machine will go to scrap soon.

they don't want you to fix 'em, do they?

 

[launderess]

Bosch Motherboard Programmer Tool

Could this part be used to install any Bosch control board, or just the one?

One would assume cost of part could be written off as business expense, and or amortized over future installation of new motherboards.

 

[launderess]

Another look at UK's new right to repair laws.

https://www.techadvisor.com/news/appliances/right-repair-appliances-new-rules-3806471/

 

[askolover]

Launderess...

I've already changed the springs...really was a piece of cake with the help of my scissor jack and a block of wood.  While I had the shocks off I lifted the drum and swapped the springs.  It's worked flawlessly ever since.

 

[launderess]

There's a trick in every trade.

*LOL*

Yes, imagine having shocks off (along with access to a scissor jack) made job far easier that what Miele techs went though on my behalf.

Trying to lift that cast iron cradle weighted tub up against forces of shock absorbers required effort. Likely more so since shocks had just recently been replaced and thus were in their full prime.

Unless a Miele washer is being badly abused swapping out suspension springs isn't something done on a regular basis. Those of us who have older machines (and intend on keeping them going) probably are prime candidates.

 

[askolover]

I think I need to do the Asko next!

 

[launderess]

Did you ever get around to installing new timer on your Asko washer?

Or maybe I shouldn't ask? *LOL*

 

[ozzie908]

@launderess

Talking of timers did you get Bertha repaired?

Austin

 

[launderess]

Thank you for asking...

No, my Miele W1070 sill remains with a wonky timer/programmer.

Finding new timer motors that suit both fittings and voltage requirements became hopeless. At least those made by Crouzet. One place did have clockwise timers but would have to purchase fifteen or more. *NOT*.

So am reduced to hanging about washer with a kitchen timer. Set timer for what cycle length should be, then wait or audible click indicating timer should move. Move timer, wait, lather rinse and repeat..

There are some portions of certain cycles where programmer advances normally. After moving dial out of final spin machine stops waits, then goes into normal "loosening" drum rotations, then stops. Dial won't advance into "off". However in "Woolens" cycle dial does advance to "off".

Methinks from above actual programmer part is going rather than just one of timer motors. I mean if timer motor that controls when things advance were kaput dial wouldn't move period. No?

 

[ozzie908]

@launderess

I have to agree with you there. It would seem the timer increments have worn on the programmer, Its a shame you are unable to locate/buy a donor machine !!

Austin

 

[launderess]

Just did a quick test....

When on "Woolens" timer once advanced into spin does so and behaves normally. That is machine spins for proper amount of time, then timer advances as it should to stop cycle and shut machine off.

Timer will not advance on its own in "graduated spin" for any cycle. But when advanced (manually) into spin if one moves timer to proper area it will coast down from spinning, stop motor, then after bit timer will advance into "loosening", then machine stops totally.

At this point am confused, wish knew exactly what each timer motor controlled. That is one motor for "rapid advance", and other for counting off time.

 

[foraloysius]

Is it possible the problem is not the timer but the programme selector? You should be able to let the timer progress to another step by selecting the wool cycle, is that assumption right?

 

[stricklybojack]

.
To add to the thought running thu this thread, our 2006 vw golf has an “immobiliser” issue. Renders car unusable, a very common vw problem. Long story short after a dealer re-flash of the ecu the problem resurfaced. The best fix is to send the ecu off to a specialist who can turn off the immobiliser (anti theft) which is located therein with special software and know how.
When my tools get here next week (fingers crossed) I will undertake removing the ecu and posting it to the specialist who promises a quick turn around. They plug it in to their computer, check the “off” box on the screen, and mail it back and pocket about $130 usd in the process.
Such abuse I consider a German product tax that I try to anticipate and deduct from the purchase price.
Others seem to as well as older German cars are cheap here, same age Toyotas can fetch twice as much.

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Parts restrictions:

In recent years have had to deal with such nonsense from the local Hobart office. For a time they closed their will call parts desk so anything you needed required shipping. Their excuse was that technicians from other companies were getting parts and going to repair their equipment before they could get there. Fortuneatly this has changed and Hobart sells parts to the public again in the Twin Cities.
WK78

 

[askolover]

Launderess....no, unfortunately I have not.  It still works, just needs a little help along.  I have the timer...just haven't had the time (or energy since Covid hit at work).