How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6016377 / WPW10178988 Rotor Position Sensor

The code was for a rotor position sensor, which I ordered from appliance parts pros. I watched the repair instructions and replaced the sensor and it fixed the washing machine. 

Replaced rotor sensor 

I ordered a Rotor Position Sensor from AppliancePartsPros.com and followed a video I found on the website. I put it all back together, checked for loose parts on the floor, and voila! The washing machine is working again! For this 60+ working lady it was very satisfying to be able to fix it myself. Hubby helped with tilting the machine over. 

I have a Maytag Bravos washer that is 9 years old. The washer was very noisy as some described "sounded like an airplane taking off". The washer also began to leak. I replaced the bearings & seals in about an hour or two. The Appliance Parts Pros videos were very helpful. After this initial repair, the washer ran very quietly that I had to check to make sure it was still running. Later on, I began to get Unbalanced Load "uL" errors even when the washer was run empty at Rinse & Spin. Searching the internet, the most likely problem was reported to be the Rotor Positioning Sensor. (RPS) I replaced the RPS and no more "uL" problems. I originally paid nearly $800 for this washer. All of this repair work cost about $150 even with having to purchase the assembly tool to install the bearings. The washer runs like new. 

Replaced rotor sensor. Part arrived in one day. 

Followed your video. I also have bearing tool very helpful tool. 

Ordered the RPS sensor from Appliance Pro 

RPS sensor and reattaching nut on spindle under rotor 

Replaced the rotor position sensor. It was an easy fix. The Appliance Parts Pros videos were very helpful and when I ordered the part, I had the part the next work day. That was very helpful! 

I replaced the rotor position sensor by following the excellent video posted on YouTube by AppliancePartsPros.com. Clear and straightforward instructions and a video showing exactly the steps to replace the part. The repair took less than an hour. AppliancePartsPros.com, you live up to your name. Thank you!