Bosch WFL2066 washing machine motor failed?

Hello,

This morning our 10 years old Bosch "Classixx 1000 Express" failed. It fills and it drains correctly but the drum simply does not turn over. You can hear a relay "click" of some kind which is consistent with the motor control, but no rotation at all.

There were no smells or smoke associated with the failure....though it happened when the machine was grossly overloaded by my daughter...it is entirely possible something got too hot.

I have taken the lid off and inspected the motor from underneath. No sign of anything amiss anywhere. I can't find any "resets" to reset or fuses to check.

My instinct is that machine is borked beyond economical repair............unless somebody can suggest additional diagnosis!

David

Do check the brushes - on these motors its the brushes that produce the spin.
They'll be either clipped into the motor body or be held wit a small screw or two.
John

Burnerman said:

Do check the brushes - on these motors its the brushes that produce the spin.
They'll be either clipped into the motor body or be held wit a small screw or two.
John

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Thanks. Looking promising because the brushes are virtually exhausted... one has clearly not been in proper contact with the armature. Will try to locate a trade counter with some today....otherwise eBay and dirty clothes for a few days.

Burnerman said:

Do check the brushes - on these motors its the brushes that produce the spin.
They'll be either clipped into the motor body or be held wit a small screw or two.
John

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Sorted.

That was easy.

Monkey off my back and brownie points in bank. Thanks again Burnerman.