20 Most Recent Whirlpool Ultimate Care II LSQ9549L Top Load Washer - Page 9 Questions & Answers

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Normally this problem is due to a worn out drive /basket clutch assembly that has failed this assy is normally should be replaced as a set and not only 1 part because if you only replace the drive but not the clutch then the clutch will soon fail ok so i suggest replacing them as a set
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Quick tips....Slow or no spin....

1. Lid open.
   

2. Lid switch defective. ( Very Common problem )
   

3. Lid switch disconnect plug open/burnt.
   

4. Clothes between basket and outer tank.
   

5. Lint filter caught between the wash basket and outer holding tank.
   

6. Wiring harness.
   

7. Bad motor capacitor ( How to check )
   

8. Weak clutch.
   

9. Timer switches. ( possible not allowing the pause required for the transmission to set up to spin )
   

10. Motor.
    

11. Cam driver on basket drive broken or basket drive weak.
    

12. Spin tube.
    

13. Notches in drive block worn out and not engaging basket drive shaft.
    

14. Broken motor coupling. See Replacing Motor Coupler Page
    

15. Read a bit on how the washer works as well.
    

If your washer will not spin...first thing is to consider if washer is RUNNING and not spinning or NOT RUNNING and not spinning. If the washer is NOT running ( or working intermittently ) check lid switch for continuity. Broken lid switch arm and the lid switch probe should be checked as well. Something NEW to check for when looking at that lid switch. Always a good idea to check for clothing between the tanks as well. Make sure nothing has gone through one of the inner basket holes and is now scrapping or jamming the tub from moving, such items may be a nail, pin, bra under wire.

Read a bit on how the washer works as well.

If washer IS running, remove power and remove cabinet. Use a piece of insulated wire to by-pass the lid switch wires, turn the timer to spin and pull out the knob, push the knob back in and pull it out again. Watch for the clutch drum to turn ( brown section in picture A ). If it is turning but the inner wash tub is not, then more often than not you have a worn clutch lining or a weak spin spring, also the brake may have seized up. If the clutch drum is not turning and washer is not spinning, often the failure is in the transmission gear box. ( see picture B ).

Sound to me like a simple drive coupler replacement is needed. Go to youtube and look for 285753 replacement If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

it sure doesnt, whirlpool agitation should be a very fast, short and rather violent looking/sounding back and forth motion unlike most other brands where it is a long smooth sweeping motion back and forth

if its a 2 piece agitator.. the gears in top of agitator is stripped out.. change gears be like new....spin top countor clockwise if it dont grap.. gears bad

Turn the water off and remove the hoses from the machine. Check for clogged screens, pry them out and wash them then re install the screens and retry. To replace the water valve is pretty easy. Removing the cabinet will be what ya gotta do. Their are plenty of videos on youtube which show how to replace a water valve on a direct drive washer. Like this onePaw Paw's (me) service manual If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

Sounds like what you have is a dual agitator, bottom moves back and forth in wash, top acts like a screw pulling clothes down to the bottom of the tub. If so, the agitator dogs are bad, to get to them, pop off the cap on top of the agitator, then reach down inside and pull up a cap in there, then use a socket (I forget the size) and a long extension to unbolt the agitator and pull it out, the dogs are located between the top and bottom sections. They are slightly curved rubbery plastic pieces, 4 total. About an 1 1/2" or so long, one end fits into a hole on the inner part of the agitator and the other end is ribbed to catch the outer part of the agitator during the wash stroke.

bad pump part number 3363394 watch videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwV71h86Gxw

are you sure it agitates or it sounds like it,you could have a broken motor coupling and i would check this first anyway,also check to see if any oil is around the coupling area a little ways back on the trans.if you do find oil on your hand you have a bad trans.just rub your hand over the bottom of the trans. right behind the motor and coupling.watch videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1KHEogf3chope this helps,also when you set it to spin if you hear the motor running and hear like a grinding noise this is the coupling.

did the water drain out?if the water drained out,you can hear the motor run but you have no spin or sgitate you most likely have a broken motor coupling,if it still has water in it check the lid switch,open the lid a few inches and then close it down if you don't hear a clicking sound the lid switch is broke.these are the normal thingss that happen,you could have a problem with the transmission but you have to send more info,just saying it diesn't spin can be alot of different things.

if it can't drain then it won't spin,something could be jammed in the pump,the clutch isn't falling on the trans. what does it do when it goes into spin cycle'do you hear any noises.when it does go into spin cycle listen if nothihng hapeens open the lid and close it listen to see if the clutch falls

http://www.youtube.com/user/RepairClinic?v=j8_TzloPCwY go to this site and it will show you how to take washer apart,what problem do you have? maybe i can help you out.