Bosch Logixx Dishwasher - Bottom arm not turning

[Wallah18]

I have a Bosch logixx dishwasher (SGS66A02GB/13 - FD8203). Works fine except the bottom arm does not turn at all - bottom load not washed. I have done the usual check for debris in inlets and spray arm itself - both clear.

I saw another post that mentioned a solenoid that switches bewteen wash arms. Could this be the issue (and if so where and how difficult is it to relace) or any other bright ideas? Desperate!

P.S I recently repaced the main board - in case it is important!

Thanks

 

[cmother1]

Apparently there's a diverter valve that switches the flow between the top and bottom arms. It's quite expensive, I believe, and incredibly difficult to get at. If the machine is more than 3 or 4 years old it's probably worth thinking about a replacement: even if you can repair it, something else is likely to pack up quite soon.

rocks1 is the best person to advise on this if he can be tempted out of his cave...

 

[Wallah18]

Thanks for response Cmother1. I will wait to see if Rocks1 can be tempted to respond to the post......

Cheers

 

[rocks1]

Heater assembly has an alternator valve in it - this switches the water between the top and bottom rotors. It will have mechanically jammed or electrically failed. not a easy job, part is about 90.00 from bosch ,total strip down of dishwasher and i mean total door off wireloom off tub out the lot .i would save the money towards a new dishwasher .plus if you do it, it will need taking apart again cos of a water leak not good at sealing once they been apart .

 

[Wallah18]

Rocks1 - cheers for the respone. Whilst it is not quite the post I was hoping for it will surely save me money and a lot of grief in the long run.

Seems like the old machine is dead.

Thanks again.

 

[rocks1]

you could get extended gtee on it BUT wash up for 30 days then say it dont work cost bout 3 quid a month https://partners.domgen.com/Quote/products?WT.svl=get-a-repair-plan-quote