Common questions

What does it mean when your washing machine wont start?

What does it mean when your washing machine wont start?

This pin or pusher (when lid is closed) will press the lid switch. If your washer will not start, be sure the switch is being pressed. If the lid switch is being pressed but no power is being supplied to the washers motor, then the switch is most likely bad.

Why does my front loader washer not start?

If so, make sure the fuse is in good working condition. The door switch is a safety feature on front loading washing machines. On front loaders, the door switch must be closed and the door must be locked. If this switch malfunctions, the washer won’t start. This switch is in the door frame of the washing machine where the door shuts.

Where is the start switch on a top loader washer?

Some top loaders have a start switch that is a momentary contact type of switch. This switch will be located on the control panel. You can also test this switch for continuity with a multimeter while pushing the button in. Remove power from the washer before testing for continuity. If there is no continuity, replace the start switch and or timer.

Why do I have to disconnect then reconnect the battery?

By disconnecting and reconnecting the battery it doesn’t work every time but maybe after 5 or so tries. I have been pulling fuse 6 from the junction box which is in line with the security auto shut off. This does not seem to work. Another problem that just came about is sometimes while driving my rpms will go to zero then come back immediately.

What should I do if my battery won’t start?

You might try cleaning the battery connections along with the battery to chassis ground connection to see if that makes any difference. If the gauges are controlled by a BCM module then there may be a problem with it. By pulling the fuse for the memory power to the module that would reset it and possibly verify the trouble is with it.

Why does my car not start when I Disconnect?

Sound like the immobilizer has been activated. Something to do with your keyless entry not working. Get another key. Fix the keyless entry and see whether that fixes the no starting problem. I’m thinking you guys are right about the anti-theft problem.

What happens when you take the NEG battery cable off?

Taking the neg battery cable off is resetting SOMETHING that is causing the problem. PATS is going off. Taking the neg battery cable off is resetting SOMETHING that is causing the problem. Click to expand… Weak battery and poor connection at the terminals (dirty, corroded).

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Ruth Doyle