Whirlpool WP8183196 Washer Motor Control Board OEM Part

After much reading on line regarding my problem. I decided to do any test that I could to try to diagnose and fix this myself if I could. This took a lot of time and patience to get the answers on how to go about this from "experts" as some of the info was contradictory. I was almost about to give up and buy a new washer with less electronic parts and buttons as advised by an honest appliance technician . I tried one more thing first which was to disconnect the lead wires connected to the MCU . I was surprised when I got a response of the panel lighting up I decided to take the gamble of replacing the MCU and hope that would fix it and that nothing else would need to be replaced. I was very happy to get a successful result as the washer is working again I only worry about how long before this or another component is damaged and needs replacing. I really learned quite a bit about the sad state of appliance manufacturers and their poorly built and designed products that have such a horrible track record and just how many consumers have been scammed by them and lost a lot of money with no recourse from the manufacturers

Read online about a test to see if the MCU or what is called Electronic Control Board here is bad. Unplug the plug with 3 blue wires going to it down at the control board and try to run the washer. If the washer acts like it wants to work (lights on, buttons work, door locks) but drum does not spin since the wires are unplugged then the Electronic Control Board is bad. After doing that test and seeing the washer trying to work without any fault codes I ordered this, replaced it, and it all worked.

Replace the Electronic Control Board (Part #8183196)

Had to replace the central control unit and the motor control unit. When the motor control unit went bad it caused the central control unit to go out as well. I will say I'm not very satisfied with the new whirlpool front load machines, but at the same time I'm very satisfied with the assistance from appliance parts pros.

Opened bottom panel, took blue wires off Motor Control Board, plugged back in, pushed power button and everything lit up like normal. So I turned it off, unplugged it, and removed the Motor Control board, ordered a new one, and installed when it arrived. Washed all the backed up laundry with no problems. Unit repaired.