Maytag Washer PAV5000*

Disconnect all wiring connections from the machine wiring harness to the motor starting switch

Read from the P to P terminals at the motor switch

Does the overload protector open repeatedly?

Troubleshooting if Overload Protector Opens Repeatedly

Disconnect all wiring connections from the machine wiring harness to the motor starting switch

Connect the two spade connectors on one side of the test cord to terminals 1 and 4 on the starting switch

Connect the two connectors on the other side of the test cord to the starting switch terminals 2 and 3

Does the motor run in one direction but not reverse?

Is the motor running in its normal vertical position?

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Remove all wiring from the solenoid(s) being tested

Place the test leads across the terminals of the solenoid being tested and record the resistance

Does the meter indicate continuity?

Enter the resistance reading from the ohmmeter

Place one test lead on one terminal of the solenoid being tested, and place the other lead on a suitable ground

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Remove the transmission from the washer cabinet

Remove the cams, drive pulley, and brake assembly

Remove the three screws securing the suspension housing to the lower bearing assembly

Slip the pipe and cap assembly over the drive shaft and up against the drive tube

Use a puller with at least a 3 1/2 inch spread to remove the lower bearing assembly

Ensure the washer is unplugged from the power source

Access the water level switch as detailed in Section 3 under Control Panel Disassembly

Measure continuity across terminals 1-2 with the tub empty

Is there continuity across terminals 1-2 with the tub empty?

Measure continuity across terminals 1-2 with the tub filled to the switch setting

Are terminals 1-2 open when the tub is filled to the switch setting?

Measure continuity across terminals 1-3 with the tub filled to the switch setting