Could be a sticking pump relay on the control board.
Try disconnecting the power to the washer for about 5 minutes and then reconnect the power and check if all is OK.
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***''If it is OK''***, and the pump not starting at the beginning of a wash or rinse cycle, try performing the diagnostic tests on the machine to see if they show what's wrong.
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***''If it is OK''***, and the pump is not starting at the beginning of a wash or rinse cycle, try performing the diagnostic tests on the machine to see if they show what's wrong.
Here's the [document|41401|tech sheet] for the washer.
Go to p.2 ''Activating the service diagnostic test modes'' to see what to do.
If there are any errors, there's a ''Fault code/error display method'' table on p.3 that shows how to interpret the status lights to know what the code is.
On p.6-p.7 the codes and their possible causes are shown.
***''If it not OK,''*** and the pump still turns on when the washer is started on a wash or rinse cycle, see the wiring diagram for the pump motor operate circuit on p.17 of the tech sheet linked above.
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If you find the problem and it is a faulty part that needs replacing, here's the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/38k278zpvr-001198/whirlpool-wtw4816fw3-washer-parts|parts list] that is useful.
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If you find the problem and it is a faulty part that needs replacing, here's the [link|https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/38k278zpvr-001198/whirlpool-wtw4816fw3-washer-parts|parts list] that is useful.
Locate the wanted part in the list and note the ''manufacturer's part number'' for the part, that is shown with it. Search online for the ''part number only'', to find suppliers that suit you best.
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If you're lucky, you can search on YouTube for ''(insert wanted part number) replacement'', and you might find videos that show how to replace it.
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Search on YouTube for ''(insert wanted part number) replacement'', and if you're lucky, you might find videos that show how to replace it.
Hi @bob10087
Could be a sticking pump relay on the control board.
Try disconnecting the power to the washer for about 5 minutes and then reconnect the power and check if all is OK.
***''If it is OK''***, and the pump not starting at the beginning of a wash or rinse cycle, try performing the diagnostic tests on the machine to see if they show what's wrong.
Here's the [document|41401|tech sheet] for the washer.
Go to p.2 ''Activating the service diagnostic test modes'' to see what to do.
If there are any errors, there's a ''Fault code/error display method'' table on p.3 that shows how to interpret the status lights to know what the code is.
On p.6-p.7 the codes and their possible causes are shown.
***''If it not OK,''*** and the pump still turns on when the washer is started on a wash or rinse cycle, see the wiring diagram for the pump motor operate circuit on p.17 of the tech sheet linked above.
If you find the problem and it is a faulty part that needs replacing, here's the [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/38k278zpvr-001198/whirlpool-wtw4816fw3-washer-parts|parts list] that is useful.
Locate the wanted part in the list and note the ''manufacturer's part number'' for the part, that is shown with it. Search online for the ''part number only'', to find suppliers that suit you best.
If you're lucky, you can search on YouTube for ''(insert wanted part number) replacement'', and you might find videos that show how to replace it.