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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Shift Actuator by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18983088
Manufacturer Part Number: W11212745

Washer won't spin or makes clicking noise during cycle transitions? The shift actuator controls agitation and spin cycles. Common DIY repair.

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For Whirlpool Washer Shift Actuator (Part Number: OEM18983088)

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Yousef, Check for the splutch on the unit to be binding as this will be the most common cause for the arm on the actuator to break.

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Sherlock, based on the information provided, the shift actuator would not be a cause of failure since the unit will agitate in diagnostic mode. The main control W11188527 would be the most likely cause of failure.

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Charles, Locate the tech sheet on the inner top left corner of the cabinet. Follow instructions on retrieving error codes. When you read what the error code means it will give you a page number on testing components regarding the error code.

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Hello Marco, You should pull the tech sheet and use the troubleshooting section to determine the cause of the failure. It suggests the lid switch, the drive belt, harness issues, and a shifter issue just to mention a few of the issues covered. It also tells how to perform tests to determine if the component in question is good or bad. The tech sheet is normally located inside the front panel in a plastic ziplock baggie.

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