Zanussi washing machine fjs-1225w: Won't start a cycle ! ! !

[Shaun1234]

Hope any one can help with my problem: set machine to do a cycle any cycle, go to press start and nothing happens.
The start /pause button continues to flash. No error messages appear.
does this sound like a repairable fault or should we cut our losses and buy a new machine ?
Thanks.

 

[rocks1]

Check motor brushes poss worn.

 

[Shaun1234]

Thanks Rocks1, your tip paid off looking at motor brushes half hour ago and that's what it looks like, i tried machine again before pulling it out of unit and it started and then a slow spin with a fuzzy sparking noise then it stopped and wouldn't do any more.
Light bulb lit up above my head what you said motor brushes!!, so had a look, one was worn down to the brass holder hence sparking, motor looks complicated to get out to fit brushes though! will keep you posted.
Thanks again.