Candy grand washing machine problem

[ENJAY1]

I have a Candy grand washing machine model GO 282 that has developed a spin problem. The speed keeps fluctuating like it's trying to get up to speed then cuts out, tries again and cuts out. It keeps going until the wash is finished. No fault codes flash up.

I tried the self test mode, fills with water, spins a bit, drains but it stops and all lights flash.

My thinking is a fault with the speed sensing? Problem is trying to determine if the sensor or the circuit board.

With my multumeter set to 2k ohms I get a reading of 0.47 which sounds a bit low?

Just looking for guidance.

It could be it's reached the end of it's life but if it's an easy enough fix I'm happy to get stuck in.

Cheers

 

[Wayners]

Lights flashing is the fault codes. You have to look and see which area flashing and which area off or not flashing but on.
Then look online.
It's a good idea to video the flashing lights

 

[ENJAY1]

Here's a quick vid of the actual problem and what happens during the test mode. (And yes the bearing is a bit noisy but there's no play yet and I don't want to throw in a bearing if the other problem isn't sorted)

I tried counting the flashes but gave up at a 100 lol

 

[jj4091]

Have you checked to see if the motor has brushes and if it has are they worn or sticking in the holders?

 

[Wayners]

I can't find anything that mentions continuous flashing lights for candy.
Try...
First remove filter and shine light inside. No elastic bands or other can be seen. Spin impeller it should judder on magnets.

I have this theory that if a machine is over 5 years old swap pump as probably knackered.
My fault was at the spin cycle. Pump worked fine until it got to the spin and machine would stop.
Probably because it had to continually pump.
I layed machine on its side. Disconnected pipes and the two yellow wires and turned pump ¼ turn and it came off.

Tested resistance and it was high having followed YouTube video.

Bodged wires to pump and plugged in mains. Ran fine so I put back on. Blew air down the rubber pipe that goes to pressure sensor ( never blow in sensor) only one pipe to drum that's rubber and that seemed clear. Also check rubber pipe for cracks or worn holes.
Noticed the pump pipes were full of black sludge. Run cleaner though. Started using calgon to prevent sludge and switched to powder. Tabs just cause sludge.
I bought another pressure sensor and all worked fine for a month then the problem started again.
Bought a new pump for £30. Swapped the lot as pump never fitted the original housing which took 2 mins as only 4 screws. Had to extend wires a tad with crimp ons. Two yellow wires to motor and don't matter which way around you connect. Machine worked fine as that was 3 years ago. Had to replace door switch last year.

Take from that what you will.

 

[ENJAY1]

The machine runs through a full cycle of washing no bother, it's just the weird spin cycle. It wont get up to a steady speed like it used to.

I've checked the drain etc, if I take the pipe and hold it in the sink and watch, the water comes flowing out without any issues.

Cheers

 

[Wayners]

Sounds like motor. Check brushes.