F51 & F72 Codes

Cabrio F51 Fault (Stored Fault Code F51) The Cabrio's F51 fault code flashes on the washing machine's display when there is a motor rotor position sensor (RPS) failure.
Check for good contact at the control Board and at the RPS. Sometimes disconnecting and reconnecting the RPS plug connection several times will clean off corrosion that may be affecting the contacts.

Here is an earlier Fixya answer addressing the query:

Whirlpool cabrio error code f51 what does it mean

Sensor is item 20 below. Clean it.

Troubleshooting Cabrio, Bravos, & Oasis Washer Problems Cabrio, Bravos, Oasis Washing Machine Overview
Washer Components
Diagnostic Mode & Tests ' Tips & Tricks Error Codes LF ' Ld ' uL ' oL ' Sd ' lid ' Po ' HC ' dL ' dU ' F1 ' F2 ' F30 ' F32 ' F40 ' F41 ' F50 ' F51 'F52 ' F53 ' F54 ' F70 ' F71 ' F72 ' F80 ' F81 ' F82 ' F83 ' F84 ' F85Always disconnect the washing machine's power supply before working on the appliance!Washing Machine Models That ApplyWhirlpool Cabrio Washing Machines
WTW6200SW0, WTW6200SW1, WTW6200SW2, WTW6200SW3, WTW6200VW0, WTW6200VW1, WTW6300SB0, WTW6300SB1, WTW6300SB2, WTW6300SG0, WTW6300SG1, WTW6300SG2, WTW6300SW0, WTW6300SW1, WTW6300SW2, WTW6300WW0, WTW6340WW0, WTW6400SW0, WTW6400SW1, WTW6400SW2, WTW6400SW3, WTW6500WW1, WTW6600SB0, WTW6600SB1, WTW6600SB2, WTW6600SB3, WTW6600SG0, WTW6600SG1, WTW6600SG2, WTW6600SG3, WTW6600SW0, WTW6600SW1, WTW6600SW2, WTW6600SW3, WTW6700TU1, WTW6700TU2, WTW6700TW0, WTW6700TW1, WTW6700TW2, WTW6800WB1, WTW6800WL1, WTW6800WW1 WTW7300XW0, WTW7340XW0, WTW7600XW0, WTW7800XW0
Maytag Bravos Washing Machines
MTW6300TQ0, MTW6300TQ1, MTW6400TQ0, MTW6500TQ0, MTW6600TB0, MTW6600TB1, MTW6600TQ0, MTW6600TQ1, MTW6700TQ0, MTW6700TQ1, MVWB300WQ0, MVWB300WQ1, MVWB400VQ0, MVWB450WQ0, MVWB450WQ1, MVWB700VQ0, MVWB750WB0, MVWB750WB1, MVWB750WL0, MVWB750WL1, MVWB750WQ0, MVWB750WQ1, MVWB750WR0, MVWB750WR1, MVWB800VB0, MVWB800VQ0, MVWB800VU0, MVWB850WB0, MVWB850WB1, MVWB850WL0, MVWB850WL1, MVWB850WQ0, MVWB850WQ1, MVWB850WR0, MVWB850WR1
Kenmore Oasis Washing Machines
110.27092603, 110.27092602, 110.27092601, 110.27092600, 110.27087605, 110.27087604, 110.27087603, 110.27087602, 110.27087601, 110.27087600, 110.27086605, 110.27086604, 110.27086603, 110.27086602, 110.27086601, 110.27082605, 110.27082604, 110.27082603, 110.27082602, 110.27082601, 110.27082600, 110.27072604, 110.27072603, 110.27072602, 110.27072601, 110.27072600, 110.27062604, 110.27062603, 110.27062602, 110.27062601, 110.27062600, 110.27052602, 110.27052600, 110.27042603, 110.27042602, 110.27042601, 110.27042600, 110.27032603, 110.27032602, 110.27032601, 110.27032600
NOTE: For All Error Codes
First press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the error code.
If code appears again put it through an automatic diagnostic cycle while you enjoy a nice soothing cup of tea. (Watch The Cabrio, Bravos, Oasis Diagnostics Video) This will reveal any stored error codes. Then you will be able to better use the repair guide to fix the major malfunction. Now put the tea down and get to work!
flood stop water supply hoses that may have closed internally?Is the drain hose sticking too far into your home's drain pipe (siphoning)?
Is the pressure transducer hose kinked, disconnected, or punctured?
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Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display. pressure transducer hose kinked, disconnected, or punctured?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display.Washer Diagnostic Modes and Tests Washer Diagnostic Modes and Tests Washer Diagnostic Modes and Tests "Po" Pump Out (Lid Opened) Po flashes when the lid of the washing machine has been left open for more than 10 minutes. Close the lid to stop the drain pump.
"HC" Hot & Cold Hoses Switched This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate that the hot and cold-water inlet hoses are reversed.
"dL" Door/Lid Cannot Lock (Stored Error Codes F80, F82, F84, F85) Indicates the lid cannot lock.
Check for items caught in the lid keeping it from closing completely.
Is soap, fabric softener, or anything else keeping the lock from extending into the lid?
The control detects an open lid switch, or cannot determine if the lid is locked. Test the lid lock connection to the washer's control board and lid lock resistance levels.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the code. "Ld" Washer is taking too long to drain water from the washtub
(Stored Error Code F32) Check the following:
Is the drain hose or pump clogged?
Is the drain hose higher than 96" to reach the drainpipe?
Is the Drain Pump Running?
Is the pressure transducer hose kinked, disconnected, or punctured?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display.

These codes are not usually manually erased, they are overwritten as explained in the service book. Only the last so many codes are stored, beyond that they drop off. Pleazer Appliance...

Hi Craig,

Just saw this post come up among F51 error codes (as it will show previously posted and answered questions ) and wanted to add some info I have regarding this exact issue you may or may not already have, no harm in posting either way.

The F51 typically indicates a failed "RPS" has been detecected...but it can be the result of other issues...just for future reference and if anyone has not come accross this before.

The scenario you describe is usually associated with a item stuck under the tub or a loose stator or a faulty "RPS" device or connection at the "RPS"...but I don't know if you checked that yet or if you know how, thus the error F51.

**The repair tip below is directly from Whirlpool**

F51 is usually associated with the rotor and stator/RPS assembly and quiet often it is initiated due to a loose rotor or bad RPS...I'd start by checking the bolt.

There is a repair tip regarding this which suggest checking the wires to the RPS and then the rotor, while insuring the center bolt is really tight via applying some "lock tight".

I actually see a lot of these and most times it's a loose rotor bolt, that is where I always start my diagnosis. Here's an exert from my files directly from Whirlpool...



You may want to check the rotor, I've seen the center bolt become extremely loose, thus causing the F51 error, this is where and what to look for shown below...


...but either way that should help out with the repairs and good luck.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

F-51 RPS senses rotation when basket ought to be stopped.
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Hi

Please check this list of codes in whirlpool cabrio.You will get a detailed idea about code F 50 and the test to be performed:-

http://www.appliancepartsquick.com/WhirlpoolCabrioWasherFaultCodes.html

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The electronic control displays an F51 code.
There is an intermittent connection at the Rotor Position Sensor, (RPS), causing the electronic control to indicate an F51 code.
Remove and reinstall the connector at the RPS at least three times to clean off any corrosion built up on the connector and RPS due to the intermittent connection. Confirm that the connector is fully seated onto the RPS control upon final connection and verify there are no damaged wires.
If you still receive the error after this, replace the electronic control with part #W10130544. This new control is designed to check the RPS sensor differently and is less sensitive to intermittent RPS connections.

Silverdragon posted the following yesterday about this issue...
http://www.fixya.com/support/t4267679-wtw6600sw2_cabrio_giving_me_f50_code
F50 - motor stalled The biggest problem with this machine is the rps sensor. If you pull the motor cover you can get to the rps. Then take the rps on and off about 5 times to remove a factory coating that keeps it from making the contact that it needs. For some reason the machine will work fine for several months after purchase before this occurs. After you do this it works fine. F50 f51 f70 codes

F50 - motor stalled The biggest problem with this machine is the rps sensor. If you pull the motor cover you can get to the rps. Then take the rps on and off about 5 times to remove a factory coating that keeps it from making the contact that it needs. For some reason the machine will work fine for several months after purchase before this occurs. After you do this it works fine. F50 f51 f70 codes

The F51 error code indicates that the control is not sensing proper motor movement through the signals from the RPS (rotor position sensor) circuit. This can be caused by several different problems. Make sure that you are not overloading the washer. Overloading can cause this problem. A toy or foreign object could be under the washer that is interfering with motor rotation. With the washer empty, spin the basket inside the washer tub to see if it spins relatively easily. If not, you could an item caught between the spin basket and the tub. You could have a wire harness problem causing signals to not be transmitted properly between the RPS and the machine control board. A failed RPS sensor or a failed control board could also cause this problem.

Basket Re-engagement Failure.

F then 72 flashes when the basket check routine fails to determine if the basket is re-engaged after being disengaged.
Is the basket floating? If yes, pump out water. See Long Drain.
Does basket turn freely? If not, determine cause of friction.

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