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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Shift Actuator by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18044142
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10006355

Fix a washer that won't spin, agitate, or shows F7-E1/F7-E7 errors with a new shift actuator. Controls cycle transitions. Easy DIY repair with video guide.

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For Whirlpool Washer Shift Actuator (Part Number: OEM18044142)

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Hello Anthony. This device determines if the motor will run, and in which part of the cycle to perform (wash or spin) by shifting the "splutch' and activating the agitate shaft or the spin shaft in the gear case.

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Hello Ted, If the unit is spinning and you raise the lid, if the spin basket continues to spin, the spanner nut may be loose and the drive block will need to be replaced. If not, make sure the saline solution is still in the spin basket, (sounds like water in it). If it still have the water in it and the spanner nut was tight, you will need to replace the suspension rods, kit number W10780048 for all four.

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Hello Sung, Yes it is possible. What you have proven is that the harness and components are operating properly. The problem will have to be in the control circuit inside the control board W10393444.

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Hello Fourtimer, The only thing that could cause this part to fail repeatedly is an improper voltage supply to it or a bad gearcase.

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Hello Jim, You will need to run the on-board diagnostic tests to determine where the issue is originating. This is fully explained in the tech sheet which is in a zip-lock baggy adhered to the inside of the front panel of the cabinet. There are a lot of useful instructions in it that will guide you to the problem.

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Hello Beth, You should put the unit into the diagnostic mode as per the tech sheet in the plastic bag taped to the inside of the front panel of the washer. If it will not go into the diagnostic mode, the board is considered by the manufacturer as a bad board. Be aware that the unit will be hard to get into the diagnostic mode so you should practice several times and possibly have someone read them to you while you attempt to get it into this mode. I would actually suspect either the lid switch W10404050 or the shift actuator WPW10006355 on this design.

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Mike for Model Number Cabrio WTW5700XL0

The almost 3 year old HE top loader takes hours to complete a cycle if it does. I do find F7/E1 error code. The washer fails during the rinse/spin cycle - gets to a few minutes left on spin then resets back to 17 and begins a new rinse - repeats and sometimes just stops timing all together. The unit passes ALL auto and manual tests including High speed spin and heavy agitation. Nothing seems to be clear cut on this = all the websites suggest loose cables, bad lid lock or bad actuator. What are your thoughts? I have been under the unit and connections are tight. Likewise connections to the control panel. Thanks.

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Mike, The F7-E1 error code indicates a"Basket Speed Sensor Fault", that pretty much puts the issue in the actuator / sensor assembly WPW10006355. If you're sure the wiring is correct and fit tight at both ends of the harness you'll need to start by replacing the actuator / sensor assembly.

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Hello Todd! Yes, the actuator is the shift actuator, part number WPW10006355, and would also be known as the mode shifter for this model. Thanks.

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