http://www.fixya.com/support/p40485-hoover_u6437_900_u6439_900_windtunnelSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comSat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:51 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t801953-replacing_power_cordThe power cord on my hoover windtunnel mach 3.8 has numerous breaks in it. I have a new cord but need help with a diagram or how to directions to replace the old one. Thanks if you can help me.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t776157-hoover_wind_tunnel_off_switchMy Hoover Wind Tunnel Bagged Vacuum is about 18 months old and used maybe once every couple of weeks. the on/off switch has totally quit working. the only way to turn it on/off is to unplug. Ideas???Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t780252-self_propelled_vac_goesSelf propelled vac: goes great on hard floor or hard slick carpet. Goes backwards fine but will not pull itself forward very well. Requires some effor to push it forward. I have adjusted the cable so the lever on the motor goes as far forward as...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t782631-no_spinVacuum's brush does not spin on (low) carpet unless switched to "high" but then roller does not pick up hair on carpet. Belts are in good condition. Maybe belts are loose?Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t739734-beltBelt keeps coming off even though I replaced it with a new one. It will not stay on keeps throwing them off.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t744864-hoover_beater_bar_beltI need help installing the beater bar beltSat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t141748-handle_foot_pedal_release_u6425_900I have broken the handle foot pedal release on my Hoover U6425-900. How do I replace the pedal? I purchased the part on line but no replacement instructions came with it and I have not been successful in finding instructions on line. Can any body...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t723487-rubber_smell_hooverWhen I turn on my Hoover Wind tunnel it smells like rubber, I guess it must be the belt. too tight?, too loose? the smell seems to go away after a few minutes.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t662488-hoover_6430_900Runs for about a minute or two and shuts off. Wait a while and it will run again. Changed the belts, new bag, new filter. Seems to put out a lot of heat when running.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t661987-replace_forward_reverse_cableI don't know how the end fits back on the replacement cable.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t619779-brush_turn_self_propel_doesnt_workI have replaced both the v-belt and the larger belt with Hoover brand belts and the brushes still don't turn properly and the self-propel function doesn't work. It seems that when I lower the handle all the way down toward the floor it works fine,...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t611375-off_switchI am on my second Vacuum in two years and it getsd very limited use as it is only used down in the basement. BOTH had the same problem....the switch in the handle will not activate the on/off switch. When I look at the design I keep thinking, there...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t289167-brush_spinMy neighbor gave me this vaccum and the brush doesn't spin. Could this be a belt?Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t602939-hoover_model_u5438_900My vaccuum is not sucking and I want to try to fix it by myself. Can you help me? Thank youSat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t605808-flat_belt_hard_stretchI tried for an hour to get the flat belt to stretch to the large wheel and the belt just seemed to short??? I purchased the flat belt from Hoover that says for wind tunnel, self propelled???Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t600069-change_belthow do I change che belt??Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t582372-did_remove_top_cover_get_arm_cableHow did you remove the top cover to get at the arm for the cable drive? (I don't want to break anything else!)Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t598653-houver_cleanerMy self propelled windtunell baged Vacumn has a broken belt. The small visible one that is visible is intact. This is the thick belt. I cannot for the life of me figure out what to open and how to replace it. The model # is U6 401-9RM I keep asking...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t375768-dirt_finder_sensor_stopped_workingI have a hoover modeU6439900 that has a dirt finder green and red light. I am sure that this is controlled by some type of sensor. My question is where is this sensor located? I beleive that it needs to be cleaned off or replaces as the red light...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t584098-need_illistrated_instructions_replacingRoller stopped rolling after vacuming over a rug that got kinda sucked up.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t588441-smoke_motorWhen turned on, smoke comes out of bottom. Roller not stuck. Looking for repair estimate in Henderson, NV. area.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t584236-hoover_dirt_finder_light_not_workingHi. The Dirt Finder light comes on initially when I turn on the vacuum, but that's it. It never lights up when picking up dirt. It used to work fine. I took apart the back panel and cleaned the sensor len and it still does not work. Any suggestions?...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t557365-hoover_wind_tunnel_self_propelled_u6617The vacuum has no suction at the floor. I have checked the hose, and no blockage. When I try to use the attachments, still no suction. What could be the problem.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t584232-removing_cover_from_u6445_900How do you remove the top cover from this model? Have to replace the actuator arm and cable (both broken) and don't want to damage anything else. I can see 1 tab on suction tube side and a couple of screws, but so far don't want to force anything...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t231865-off_switch_not_workI vacuumed one room and turned off vacuum. Went to another room turned it on and nothing happened. I waited 2 days and still when I turn on vacuum, nothing happens. Any ideas would be helpful. I checked belt and it is O.K.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t517738-brush_roll_wont_turnreplaced flat belt and v belt but roller wont spin,I was told the cable for the self propel might be broken but I checked and the propel works.the v belt seems loose but it is new .I am 100% sure the replacement is the same belt that was on the...Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t484730-power_switch_will_not_workseems there is a short in the power switch, is that possible, I have it disassembled and seems there is power going into the on/off button, but will only spuratically turn onSat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t221721-windtunnel_u6425_900It seems the vacuum gets stuck in the carpet when the front dips and sucks up the carpet.Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t529911-u6439_900_self_propell_off_switchMachine will not self propell.Switch will not engageSat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t487744-belt_brush_seems_loose_even_whenLOOSE BELT. THE BELT IS STILL LOOSE EVEN AFTER REPLACINGSat, 26 Jul 2008 20:30:52 GMT