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Customer Questions and Answers for Rotor Position Sensor Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12981945
Manufacturer Part Number: W10183157

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For Whirlpool Rotor Position Sensor Kit (Part Number: OEM12981945)

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Hello Robert. You will need to check and make sure the tub turns freely by hand. If it is tight, you will need to check for something between the inner and the outer tubs. If it is free, you will need to test the motor. With an ohmmeter, check for continuity between all pins on the P5 machine/motor control connector and the drive motor connector. ? If there is continuity, replace the drive motor. ? If there is no continuity, replace the lower machine harness. If the motor is good, you will need to replace the control board WPW10189966. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps.http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hi Michael. You might have to replace the board part number WPW10189966. This is what sends the message to the motor to go into spin mode when it's in spin cycle. Hope this helps!

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Jerry for Model Number 110.27092600

My Kenmore Elite top loading washer (with glass lid) wobbles out of control when it reaches the spin cycle and shuts down with UL (unbalanced load) indicator. The springs and hanging rods are okay and in good shape. There is a L shaped metal counterweight fastened to the underside of the plastic outer drum. Is it possible that the load positioning sensor is defective? Does this sensor adjust for counterbalance? I have no other codes displayed except for the UL code when it wobbles out of control.

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Hello Jerry. Check and make sure nothing is between the inner and outer tub. Also check and see if the tub bearing is good. Hope this helps.

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Hello, The only way to replace the tub bearings for this model is with a new outter tub assembly. They do not sell the bearings separately. Here is the part number for the tub assembly. W10193886

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It sounds like you are still in the diagnostic stage of your repair. We have a Repair Forum on our website and it would be better for you to ask this question in that venue. You may be able to find an answer by searching in the washer section or you can post your own questions. Be sure to provide your model and serial numbers. Here is the link http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/ Thanks!

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