Choi L Scottsdale , AZ March 25, 2014 Error code F51 Change out the Rotor Position Sensor (RPS). There is an excellent internet video showing step by step how to remove and replace the RPS. It makes the job much easier. I believe that the new RPS solves most of the problem. Read More... 45 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
Jose F Naples , FL April 10, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW6600SW1 Was giving me error code f 51 after washing it would not spin and start beeping ! Called Appliance Parts Pro help number and asked if they could help me with the error code F-51 on my Whirlpool Cabrio Washer and they checked and told me that it could be the Rotor Position sensor . I ordered the part . Also asked if they had a video on installing the part and was told to Google the part # and it was a very helpful video . It took about 1 hour to remove the old part and replaced it with the new part . It worked and cleared the error code and fixed the problem . I hope this will Help if your washer gives you this error code F-51. Read More... 16 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Randy O Rockton , IL March 28, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW6400SW2 Washing machine would not go into spin cycle after doing rinse display showed f50 error code online search indicated problem with rotor position sensor Installed new RPS kit and washer worked fine. When removing old RPS kit discovered damaged wires at sensor connection causing error code. Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers
John M New Castle , PA March 12, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW6200SW1 F51 error code on whirlpool cabrio I followed the instructions in the online video and the part replacement went fine. The error code is gone and the machine is working as it should. A cordless drill/driver with a couple nut driver bits helps a lot with the removal of the numerous screws. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Dan M Purcellville , VA November 29, 2015 F 51 error code Replaced the rotor position sensor and associated wiring. Not sure why the entire wiring harness and vacuum tube needed to be replaced, but I could not find the sensor as a standalone part. Anyhow- it was fairly easy to get done, and happily fixed the problem. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set