Hi this either a speed control board which is located in the bottom of the washer, or a bad latch assembly on the front where the door latches into, the board is the more expensive of the 2 but usually the board is the problem. there is not a very easy test for either one, one quick test for the latch is if you start the washer and it locks the door and you let it run 2 mins or so and then turn the washer back off how quickly can you open the door? 10 sec? or like 30-40sec? If its like 5-10secs you have a bad latch. Otherwise i would lean towards a bad board. The board is about 125-150.00.
Sean
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Thanks Sean!
Where would I find the speed control board? Is in front near the drain, or further back?
I read the "door issue" on another post - and it seems find; I ran that test and it takes like 30 secs before I can open the door.
My next step is to dig that speed control board out - how difficult will that bee?
Dannie
The speed control is in the bottom i believe ont his model there is a rear panel on the back of the washer, that has screws in it, just remove that and down and to the right there will be a board that has a cover over it, the entire assembly comes out, its in a very tight spot should have 2 screws holding it in and 3 or 4 small wire assemblies connected to it, the other model you get from the front there is a front panel at the bottom that has too screws on the very front of the washer you would take those out pull down on the panel and the board would also be to your right. I believe you have the former of the 2 though. Also the rear panel is metal and very very sharp like a razor you will want to lay a towel down over it so you dont cut your arm while you try to remove the board.
Sean
Thats because its a frigidaire part number we dont make this model, you can give that part number to a local parts place they will be able to get it or you can call GE but the GE version will cost more almost guarunteed.
Sean
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Lucky me Sean - it's located in the back - and guess what! I found the Wiring Diagram for the Speed Control Board.
Went out to the GE Parts Site and typed in the part no: 134574500 and no luck - seems like I'll have to call the company to get the part!
Thanks again for your help!
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