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I have a Fisher and Paykel GW708U Smart Drive Excellence 7.5kg Washing Machine. What is fault code 43?

Washer keeps stopping and started when trying to fill.

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43. (00101011) Phase 1 to 6 - OOB Switch Fault
The Motor Controller module has found that the signal returning from the out of
balance switch indicates that the switch is permanently on or the harness to it is
disconnected.
Primary Source: Mechanical.
Action:
1) Check that the out of balance switch is free to move.
2) Check that no harnesses are blocking switch movement.
3) Check that the switch operates correctly when activated. Replace the switch
if suspect.
4) If the out of balance micro switch shows signs of corrosion, replace the
switch and switch harness, and fit a condensation kit to the console area if
not incorporated in the top deck.
5) Check the level of the machine and also the bias spring.
Secondary Source: Wiring.
Action:
Check the harness to the switch is connected correctly. The terminals should be
connected to the normally closed position. If the harness terminals show signs of
corrosion, then fit a new harness.

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2008

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My F & Paykel washer did this. There was a baby sock under the wash basin. I called for repairman and he found the problem.

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2008

SOURCE: model GW609NZ f&p washing machine/smart drive 6.5kg excellence

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2009

SOURCE: Fisher & Paykel GW612 Top Loading Washing

Hi there
That fault is the pump blocked error (no change in water level).
i have a quick and easy way to solve this problem.

first turn the machine off then tilt the machine back and lean it on something(a chair or wall), look underneath, in the top right hand corner of the plastic outer boul you will see a small pump motor it has a fan on it spin this fan and if it is hard to turn that means there is somthing stuck in the drain pump keep turning the fan and try to free whatever is stuck in the pump, then try the machine on spin again all goin well the object in the pump should come out with the drain water(doing this will not harm the machine) if the object is still stuck you will need to get the water out of the machine (bailing or siphioning will work) and tilt the machine back again and take the wires off the pump and there should be a white tab on the boul holding the pump on pull this tab and twist the pump anticlockwise about a quarter turn(you will need a few towels or a boul or bucket to catch the water) and it should come off exposing the blockage.
Hope this solves your Problem.

Nick

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 11, 2010

SOURCE: fault 49 smartdrive

Hi have had this problem on phase 5 grey controller, on the controll board near where the valve hot and cold wires are connected you will see a small usually blue resistor value approx 5ohms this is probably open circuit replace it check your water valves before reconnecting I was fortunate enough to have plenty of spare valves so I just replaced both valves as I suspect a faulty one may have damaged resistor machine has been working fine for some time since

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