Problems with an Indesit W103

[Mahadev]

My Indesit will not run the wash cycle and the control knob just rotates continually. I'm getting an error code of 8. Does anyone know what that code means?

 

[rocks1]

it means f08 heater relay stuck .

 

[Mahadev]

Thanks for that information, so I guess the next question is how do you fix a 'stuck heater relay'? Does it require a new one or are they repairable?
Thanks for any further info.

 

[rocks1]

http://www.emwelec.co.uk/index.php recon pcb from here ,you could try making sure the wires are tight on the pcb and give the relays a quick light tap on the board .

 

[Mahadev]

Where is the 'computer' board located? Removed the top, no obvious sign. The only other access points seem to be the back or the bottom.
Thanks for any guidance.

 

[rocks1]

yes at the back bottom right hand corner remove the rear cover to access it.

 

[Leccy758]

Quick question

I have 2 W103's sitting in my spares store both with PCB faults (owners scrapped) and neither have a second board

The trade places I have looked indicate just the top board/user interface.

Am I missing something.

 

[rocks1]

the w103 has a board down the rear of the mc bottom right looking from the front .if the drum has a clamp round the back of the drum its a evo 1 mc .if its welded tank board is still at the back but its a evo 2 mc .only thing on the console is a selector switch which clicks round to indicate a fault . are you sure its not a wil 103 that has a small pcb at the top but controlled by the bottom one.

 

[Leccy758]

I will have to check when I get back as I am on hol in the states right now. You got me wondering now as I was pretty sure they are Indesit W103's

They got the usual mounting place for a bottom board but neither have one fitted and no wiring loom.