Customer Questions and Answers for Rotor Position Sensor by Whirlpool

Hello Dan. You must use the machines diagnostic mode to test the RPS sensor. The instructions are located on the tech sheet in the unit.

Thomas, You will want to first check the water supply to make sure that there is water there. IF there is then you will want to test to see if there is power going to the water valve. If no power then you would want to replace the control board and if there is power then replace the water valve.

Hello Tim. There is no kit for this model. WPW10297447 is the harness and WPW10178988 is the RPS sensor.

Hello Carl. Make sure nothing is loose on the unit. If everything looks good, then check the rotor and stator in the unit. If it is good, then the bearings may be bad.

Hello Jul. F then 51 flashes when there is a motor rotor position sensor (RPS) failure or lower harness problem. You will need to replace the harness WPW10137697 and the sensor WPW10178988.

JJ, The "OL" code indicates the tub is not coming up to speed in the proper amount of time " OL flashes when the machine/motor control detects a load size that exceeds the washer’s capacity OR basket can not disengage. This may signify:Mechanical friction on drive mechanism,not allowing the basket to disengage." You'll need to remove the spin basket and check for articles stuck between or under the tub, and check the drive hub W10820039 for corrosion and distortion causing the tub to remain engaged and cause an excess drag on the drive system.

Kenbar, You will want to check the rps sensor to make sure it is good and check the wiring from the sensor to the control board and all connections.

Hello Casey. That is an unbalanced load issue. You will need to replace the suspension W10247710 on the unit.

Hello Ann. We need to know the code it is throwing so we can help you repair the unit. Thanks.

Nick, The unit will not go into a spin cycle if not draining. You will want to check the drain pump to make sure that it is getting power to it and check to make sure that there is no obstruction in it. If there is power when calling for the drain then the pump is either clogged or the impeller has separated from the shaft.