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Hi all,
I am trying to diagnose an issue with a BEKO WMB101433LW washing machine where it was reported (by the missus) that the drum has far more resistance than usual.

I've ruled out bra wires etc and anything between inner and outer drum and have isolated the issue to the high torque setting of the motor from the starter capacitor.

If you look at the photo of the motor, you'll see there are 2 connector plugs wired, the 2 pin plug removes with not change, however removing the 3 pin plug instantly changes the motor from stiff to freewheeling.

My understanding from reading yesterday is that although the power has been isolated, there is charge stored in a capacitor and this is what engages the motor's high torque setting to start the spin cycle.

Could anyone point me in the right direction as to what is likely to have failed..... Should I look upstream to find the capacitors to test, or should I look downstream and test the motor functions ?

Appreciate any help.
Cheers
 
TL;DR
Motor is stuck in high torque setting

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