While washing towels or most anything bulky I am getting an F51 code. Happening more and more often but really no rhyme or reason to it. Have tried to wash smaller loads, change cycles, etc. It is a pain. Any suggestions?
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F51 - This is a motor Rotation Positioning Sensor failure. If this persists you will eventually need to call in a service engineer to repair it as the machine will eventually stop working altogether.
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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:
Did you inspect the area around the drum? You have to take the top off to do that. Then there is a water sensor on the left side. The error that you get is from the drum speed sensor.
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.
I have the f51 code filled up with water and stopped. They are coming today to fix it. Called whirlpool and they are fixing this at their expense. I have the extended warrenty they said they are fixing codes f1 and f51
Whirlpool has made a few improvements over the past few months regarding motor operation and wash issues.
The RPS (Rotational Position Sensor) connector design has been improved, providing a more reliable connection to eliminate the F51 error code and is available as a service kit.
The electronic control has also been updated for better sensing of the RPS.
If you have experienced problems with certain wash loads getting tangled and knotted and ruined, there is an updated washplate design intended to reduce these issues.
You should contact Whirlpool for possible repair concessions related to these issues. Phone numbers will be in your owners manual.
If you need further assistance, let me know Regards, reg501
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