WHIRLPOOL MODEL LSQ8543J TOP AGITATOR DOESNT MOVE. THE BOTTOM AGITATOR MOVES FINE DURING THE WASH CYCLE BUT THE TOP AGITATOR HAS STOPPED MOVING. HELP!!!!! WHAT COULD THE PROBLEM BE????

depends on what u mean by agitator works fine on spin? it doesnt do anything on spin cycle cause its not suppose to? if ur saying ur not getting any wash agitation? then I suspect ur cam dogs inside agitator are bad? remove the 7/16 bolt nut and remove top of agitator and u will see the cam dogs underneath it. there fairly cheap like 5-10 bucks for a set, if u can push the agitator back and forth when its all together in tub, and its catching the teeth and not easy to move back in forth, their not bad, but if u have no resistance then they are bad

This is usually the agitator dogs have worn out or broke. These are very inexpensive and easy to replace. There is a video at www.appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html this will walk you thru the proper inspecting and replacement of these parts. You can also enter your model # for diagrams and illustrations of your specific model. Not all models are available. All parts come with installation instructions.

the machine spin out of control

If the agitator is working it will move slightly, then back - over and over again and cause the water to, well, agitate.

If you have the machine set to delicates it might not come on full force.

Usually you can check it out by opening the lid during a wash cycle.

If it's barely moving then you might have drive/belt issue.

Hi, You will need to change the dog kit inside the agitator. Remove the cap on top of the agitator and you will find a 7/16" bolt. Remove the bolt and seperate the agitator. The dog kit is located betwee the 2 pieces.
Please let me know if this helps you or if I can assist you further.

Thanks
Vic

Agitator clutch dogs (#3366877) are probably worn out.

Try www.Repairclinic.com.

check hub nut, it is likely loose, its under the agitator. top pops off agitator and bolt hold agitator down.

Peace Friend,
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You did nothing to cause this! Things wear out! So is life!
Sounds like the coupling between the transmission and the agitator is broken!
How old is the washer?Sounds old!

If the appliance is 10 years old or more you it may not be advisable to put good money into bad!
New appliances are so much more efficient today that they can save you a lot of money in energy!!!!
Water,Electric and detergent! And put money back in your pocket!
The new appliance will pay for itself in only a few years!

Only a trained laundry tech can make the electronic diagnoses.

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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.