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GE Spacemaker XL 1800 - turntable issues

My microwave makes a horrible grinding noise when turned on. And now the turntable will hardly turn. I'm pretty handy and think I can fix whatever the problem is if I can get instruction and track down parts. Thanks!

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  • dicklou Jan 18, 2008

    The turn table grinds and then stops turning.

  • Anonymous Feb 04, 2008

    I have the same issue with the turntable.
    Does the capacitor replacement work?

  • Anonymous Feb 04, 2008

    Where is the capacitor and the motor drive located ?

  • Anonymous Feb 10, 2008

    I have the same problem. The sound went off but the turntable stops working. Do you have a diagram?

  • NCA3 Feb 10, 2008

    I have the same problem. Where can get a diagram?

  • 15290 Mar 08, 2008

    My turntable quit spinning. How do I get it to spin again? Does the unit need to be replaced?

  • Anonymous May 13, 2008

    I am having the same problem. How do you replace?

  • ochjr Oct 09, 2008

    I replaced the synchronous motor but the grinding sound contines. It seems as though there is another set of gears involved and I can't figure out how to grease/lubricate/replace them.

  • planetscanlo Oct 11, 2008

    Having the same problem (grinding sound made by the turntable). When we turn off the turntable the sound stops. Is there any other solutions or practical experience by anyone that fixed this problem?
    Thanks very much.

  • redhawk0 Jan 07, 2009

    Same problem here. My turntable does not make a grinding sound.. but the turntable slows to a crawl if any weight is put on it. The heavier the object the slower it will go....examples....a 1/2 gallon container of ice cream will not turn at all....a bag of popcorn causes about 1/2 speed from when it was new.

    Any fix for this would be appreciated.

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