My Zanussi FJS1225 is on the blink

[zanussi_lover]

I think the pcb is going on my Zanussi as i keep getting E90 coming up on my washer, whenever i come to switch the machine on, i usually get the - - - three dashes in the time remaining bubble

but recently i turn it on and for about 5 seconds theres nothing in the display, or no lights, then E90 flashes up

i've read that E90 means a fault with the electronic.

This machine is 8 years old, so its probably had a good run

I told myself i would never get a brand new machine to replace it, so i guess i'm going to get a second hand reconditioned machine

I reckon I'll probably get an old Hoover, Aeg, Zanussi or Tricity Bendix.

 

[rolls_rapide]

It could just be that one of the interconnectors between the boards has got corrosion. Have you tried unplugging connectors and putting them back again?

 

[rolls_rapide]

This machine is 8 years old, so its probably had a good run

Oooh! That's ominous. Mine was eight years old.

 

[zanussi_lover]

Yeah

I've had my Zanussi since October 2001

It still works, i just have to give the control panel a punch, to get the three dashes up so i can set the machine

 

[fl1012]

Like Rolls_rapide said, i also wonder if it's more of a connection issue than the actual PCB, particularly as you have to punch the control panel to get a response.

Id have thought that if the PCB was totally knackered, it wouldn't change its mind regardless of how many times you hit it.

Also, i think the intimittent nature of the problem often means a connection problem on other computer based things, such as car electronics, so i'd give the connections a close look at.

Seems a shame to let it go if it's something simple. I dare say there are PCBs for sale online aswell, but ive no idea of cost, possibly too expensive to be worth it.

 

[zanussi_lover]

pcb

I have no idea how to get inside the machine and have a look but it doesn't do it all the time,

i've kept the orange on/off button pressed in and turned it off at the wall, maybe this will help, i think the on/off button is dodgy

 

[fl1012]

Its annoying they don't teach appliances repairs at School - could save us a fortune!

Im abit anxious about paying £59 call out to my machine, im sure if i had a basic idea, id be able to figure it out!

I guess youre not keen to get it repaired incase other parts are also starting to wear? Could become a money pit, etc?

 

[zanussi_lover]

well

the other parts seem like they are in good nick

we have looked after the machine, always descale it with white vinegar once a month.