Washer will start and then stop 5 seconds later. It will start again 2min later and stop 5 sec after that?

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Starting Error History Software Version and
Diagnostic Test:
NOTE: Washer must be empty and the control must be in the
OFF state.
1. Close the door.
2. Select any one key (except "STOP/CANCEL" and "CONTROL
LOCK" and follow the steps below using the same key:
Press/hold for 2-5 seconds, Release for 2-5 sec, Press/hold for 2-5 sec, Release for 2-5sec, Press/hold for 2-5 sec
3. Upon release, all yellow/green console LED lights will turn ON
for 5 sec.
4. If there are any failure codes stored by the washer, the display
shows them.
Note: The last four errors will be displayed.
5. Press the same key to advance to the next code.
6. After the indication of error codes, the UI, CCU, and MCU SW
version will be displayed.
7. The number of cycles since last clean washer cycle is displayed.
8. All green console LED lights will turn ON for 5 seconds.
9. Next the washer begins the automated diagnostic test.
10.To cancel out of service mode, press the "STOP" button.

maybe the fan is not working, make sure you can hear the fan

your motor thermal safety relay is protecting the motor from burning out
this is usually caused by: an old motor about to fail (tight shaft bearings) bad centrifical switch or, an obstruction in the water flow causing the motor to work too hard (draw too many amps, get too hot then cool down and, start up again
check the relay it is located on the side of the motor on most motors; under a cover; unless the motor is bad the relay may just be too sensitive (old) and, may need to be replaced.

change the thermostat

i HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMER SELECTOR, THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM

You have something in the pump

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i suspect that you may not be draining water,if you watch the light flash it will flash at 1 sec interviles it will then stop for approx 3 secs and then start flashing again at 1 sec int,if you wait for it to stop for aprox 3 secs.when it start flashing again count how many flashes til it stops again for the 3 sec,thats is your fault code,if it is 10 or 5,then its will be your pump blocked or inop.

need more information is it top load or front

either a faulty pressure switch / pot or faulty controller - either way you will need to call someone in.