Customer Questions and Answers for Rotor Position Sensor by Whirlpool

Hello Michel. That code is for door lock failure. As for the water issue, check and make sure the dispenser is not partially blocked.

Hello Nick. We will need your model number to help you with this. Please call 1-877-477-7278 or post your model number with a new question on the parts page. Here is a link to help you locate it. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

Hello Elio. You need to check and see if the lid switch assembly WP22001682 is bad and will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hello Tony. F then 54 flashes when the machine/motor control detects high current for the motor module. ? Does basket turn freely? If not, determine cause of friction.

Hello Si. If the unit is not reaching full spin speed, you will need to check the control board in the unit.

John, If you disconnect the water supply and take the hose from the drain standpipe and unplug the unit, You will need slide the unit out and turn it on its back. Once this is done you will remove the rotor on the bottom of the tub. Once it is off then you will see the RPS sensor, Unclip it from the rotor and install the new one.

Travis, You'll want to check the wire harness for loose connections, twisted or kinked wires and replace the sensor WPW10178988. F 51, Motor RPS Failure. F then 51 flashes when there is a motor rotor position sensor (RPS) failure or lower harness problem.

Hello Terry, The F51 fault code indicates a problem in that circuit. This can be the electronic control WPW10215493, the Rotor Position Sensor WPW10178988, or the harness W10184256 connecting the two.

Terry, The issue with the unit will be the RPS sensor which is part number WPW10178988.

Hello Steve. You will need to replace the whole assembly.