shanec
Premium Member
- Model Number
- MVWC400XW4
- Brand
- Maytag
- Age
- 1-5 years
Now here is the confusing part. Sometime the Low and Heavy spin work. But most of the times the motor starts to spin then I heard a click and the Status LEDs for the cycle that I am on as well as the lid lock start flashing. The only way I can get back to the diagnostics mode is by pulling the power and reentering the manual test mode.
So I started working through the troubleshooting tests. Everything was fine until Test 3a Check 8. This was to test the shifter motor. When I was supposed to test the voltage I only got ~30 VAC when I was supposed to get 120VAC. The result of this test not presenting 120 VAC was to replace the main control board. I kept going through the testing and the next issue was at Check 11 for the Tachometer. I was not able to get a reading after entering the tachometer verification mode. The result of this test was to also replace the Main control.
So I got a replacement main control board. Whirlpool part # W10480274
According to this http://www.maytag.com/digitalassets/MLPDF/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%20W10505982.pdf
So I put the new board in and same issue.....
Any ideas what to try next?
I am confused because sometimes the Low and High spin cycle works. Usually not. I have checked all the connections and made sure that they were tight.
Thanks,
Shane
Earlier versions of the Maytag Centennial washing machines where well built but had very different washer mechanics, Those Centennial washer models usually start with MTW. The repair guide for the direct drive washer models is here Maytag Centennial Direct Drive System Washer Repair Guide Here is a list of some of the models for this Maytag.
Maytag Centennial Model List
Maytag Centennial Washer Components
Troubleshooting Common Maytag Centennial Washer Problems
Maytag Centennial Diagnostic Mode
Maytag Centennial Error Codes
MTW Maytag Centennial Model Washer Repair Guide
before working on your washer!
Maytag Centennial Washer Diagnostic Mode & Tests
The washer's diagnostic mode can be used to troubleshoot washer problems by viewing logged washer errors, performing an automatic diagnostic cycle, or manually turning on and off different washer parts to test for proper operation. Some versions of this washer type have a digital display that will show an error code, but most use the status lights on the washer console to flash a sequence that can then be interpreted into the code.
The 'Fill' light or 'Sensing' and 'Soak' lights are 'F' on the first part of the code The second 'E' part of the code will not use the 'Fill', 'Sensing', or 'Soak' Lights.
- The 'wash' light is '8'
- The 'rinse' light is '4'
- The 'spin' light is '2'
- the 'done' light is '1'
So you may see something like 'sensing' (F) and 'rinse'(4), 'spin'(2), and 'done'(1) flash. 4+2+1=7 so F7Then 'sensing'(E) and 'done'(1) so E1
The code F7E1 is a sensor fault so you would want to check the washer sensor with your diagnostic test.
This is how you get into the washer's diagnostic mode.
Turn the washer control dial at least 3 full rotations to the left like you were clearing a combination lock. Then rotate the knob 3 clicks to the right, one to the left, and one more to the right, with about a half second to one second between clicks. If you got it right all the lights on the washer console should light up and flash. If it didn't work clear to the left again and focus on the time between clicks.
Once you have all the washer's lights flashing you have 3 main options. You can select an automatic diagnostic cycle, manual diagnostics, or view stored error codes. It's best to start with the error codes so you know what you are starting with, and you may create more with your diagnostic tests.
Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer User Manual Mvwc400xw4 Pro
Rotate the knob to the right until only the 'done' light is lit and press start.
The washer will then display any error codes that can be advanced by turning the washer's cycle knob to the right. The washer stores the 4 most recent fault codes. If only the 'fill' or 'sensing' light is lit then you have reached the last fault code or there was nothing wrong with the washer detected by the control.
Next write down your codes and erase them by exiting the Centennial washer's diagnostics. To exit the Maytag Centennial diagnostics press and hold the 'start' button for about 3 seconds.(Again...This will erase error codes in the Centennial washer's memory.)
Now you can do run a Maytag Centennial automatic diagnostic washer cycle. You will need to start the diagnostics mode again, but this time turn the Centennial washer's cycle knob right until only the 'spin' light is lit and press 'start'. The washer will do a quick cycle that will test all the washer functions. You can then go back all look for new fault codes to narrow down the washer's problem.
This is as quick summery of the Maytag Centennial washer's automatic diagnostic test and what lights are lit for each step. Note: you can advance each step manually by pressing the 'start' button.
- Centennial washer lid should lock ='done' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer cold valve should open ='spin' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer hot valve should open ='spin' + 'done' + 'lock'
- Pause 5 seconds ='rinse' + 'lock'
- Pause 5 seconds ='rinse' + 'done' + 'lock'
- Pause 5 seconds ='rinse' + 'spin'+ 'lock'
- Centennial washer cold and hot water valves should open ='rinse' + 'spin'+ 'done' +'lock'
- Centennial washer shifter should move to agitate position ='wash' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer should agitate ='wash' + 'done' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer drain pump should run ='wash' + 'spin' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer shifter should move to spin position ='wash' + 'spin' + 'done' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer should spin for 10 seconds ='wash' + 'rinse' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer should coast to a stop for 30 to 45 seconds ='wash' + 'rinse' + 'done' + 'lock'
- Centennial washer lid lock should unlock in 1 second and not longer than 3 minutes='wash' + 'rinse' + 'spin'