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GREAT VIDEO! I have the exact same model and the same capacitor was bulged on the top. Waiting for Digikey to deliver the new capacitor. Thank you!

I’m seeing that you put this up 4 years ago. Any chance of you confirming that in total you have 11 wires total connected to the board. Five on the right and 6 on the left. I have the same model that someone has worked on and the board is the same but they wired it differently. I’m short a black wire on the left side. I have the 5 on the right but the left side is entirely different with only 5 wires in total. I don’t have the wiring diagram with this unit. I’m wondering if I get another board how it will work being yours is the same model but it has an additional wire than mine does. I would appreciate any help. Thanks Don

Your video and some other info garnered online about the "88" display issue helped me get my dryer running again for only $2.85 and a little time. Thank you. Great how to video.

I want to thank you for this very helpful video. I have the same model dryer and experienced the same problem. I removed the circuit board from the dryer. The capacitor you described (3300uf) your problem with appeared normal and no leakage. I removed it and the smaller capacitor (1000uf) next to it and tested them. The 1000uf capacitor tested at 950 and the 3300uf capacitor tested at 500. I replaced the 3300uf with a new capacitor and the dryer is working again. 😃

Worked for me ! Thanks my board looked exactly like yours burn marks and all

Thank you for this video. My 3300uF capacitor wasn't bulging or leaking, but only measured 330uF. Replacing it fixed the 88 code. The resistors were also pretty charred but all measured 825 ohms.

Good attempt but i wonder how long it lasted , because i would be paying more attention to those resistors that were overheating indicating that there was a high current going through them. There might be an underlaying issue with the board.

You’re video was both scary and inspirational! You did a perfect job walking us through this, maintaining optimism and steady guidance! Loved it…👍🏼

In my case, my resistors weren't just scorched, one had cracked. So it must be very common for those to get way too hot.

Thank you for the video! Excellent. Replacing the capacitor in question solved the problem. Saved us $150 and two+ weeks without a dryer.

I’m an appliance repair tech, and I really enjoyed your video and subscribed. Very well put together and informative 😊👍

Thanks for the video. Unfortunately it did not work for me. Still got the 8.8 after changing the capacitor. BTW my resistors were charred like those in the video. Seems like a design problem there. Time for a new dryer I guess.

Hi there, I realize this is an old vid but found it in search of having the same 88 issue. I just purchased an entire refurbished control board as I don't own a soldering gun.. my silly question (as a girl..lol) is how do I remove the other 2 screws, you said socket wrench yet I do not have one of those either but an willing to purchase.. however those screws seem very tiny.. any advice on what type of device to purchase please.? Thank you

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02:20 -- Seriously outstanding suggestion -Taking a quick photo is a tool of it's own! I heard of this perhaps a decade ago. One of those, "Why didn't I think of that!" type things. And w/ the proliferation of fairly powerful cameras in our phones, taking a quick pic & being able to review it easily, there's simply no excuse for not doing so as an insurance policy against effing up your workpiece. Thanks and subbed - you earned it.

I just put in a new control board and now it's showing 16 instead of 88. >.<

That fixed my dryer issue! It was the same as your issue. I replaced that capacitor and it fixed it. I have the exact same dryer as you and my capacitor was 16v 3300 uF. I also replaced those resistors since mine were burnt and beat up too. Those were 820 ohm 2 watt resistors for me. For anyone interested those were my values but check your resistances and values to make sure! Thanks again for the video and the lesson!

I replaced both capacitors and it works fine now. I had to buy 10 units each, so I have extra if anyone is interested in the set. 1000uf, 50V and 3300uf, 16V.

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Would replacing the capacitor fix the problem even if it doesn't appear damaged in any way or could it be the burned resistors

Hi, great video. The 8.8 issue just occurred for me, after a lightning storm! I tried to order the capacitor from Digi-Key, but it seems to be out of stock. Any other suppliers anyone knows about? Thanks!

What a great video thanks for posting

Wish mine had been a capacitor, but everything looked fine when I pulled the board. But I have to say, I really appreciate this how-to video. Especially the reminder to take a picture before unplugging everything! Thank you! I put a re-furbished board in, and it is working now.

Thank you for making this video. I just used the link to order two capacitors.

I have my tv repair man fixing this, but of course he is recommending that we change the burned looking resistors too. Does anyone know the values? Can’t find them on the web

This was just perfect! Q Win, you did such a great job of explaining the repair! My dryer is 20 years old and I thought I'd either have an expensive repair or have to get a new one. My son traded out the capacitor in no time and the dryer is running like new again. He said I get the credit for finding your video....but I'm going to give all the credit to you! Thank you so much!

Thanks a million! This was the perfect fix. I am equally concerned about the scorched resistors. I’d like to replace them but the colored bands on The resistors are scorched away so I cannot read what they are. Any ideas on this?

Hi Q, thanks for the video. How do I unplug the connectors? I was only able to remove the 5 pin connector but others are stuck. Don’t want to use brutal force.

Outstanding video and presentation.

I had the same problem as in the video, and follow his footsteps exactly and the problem is solved. Thank you. My driers 88 code problem started with turning the breaker off/on at the main control panel. So, make sure when you turn off and on your breakers unplug the 220 voltage appliances.

This totally got me out of a pickle this afternoon. I replaced the cap as you demonstrated on the video and another Maytag Neptune dryer lives to see another day! Thank you for posting this!!!

MY capacitors appear to be okay. The board looks "clean/norma;" Any suggestions on where I can start trouble shoot? (My problem Neptune dryer control panel lights up, but the left most buttons don't work, no star/pff buttons/)

I have the exact same model dryer. Mine starting glitching for about a year ago showing a PF (power failure) error code. After fiddling around the button it would eventually start but sometimes would cut off after about 5 minutes. After seeing this video I too noticed that the same capacitor had a small bulge at the end. I replaced it and now it's working. Purchased a soldering kit off of Amazon for about $16.99 and capacitors for $8.99. It was my first time soldering. Thank you for posting this video.

I have never in my life even thought of repairing an electric appliance. Thank you so much for this video. It worked!

Came here to fix mine too but after about ten minutes being plugged in it just started up Tanks for posting

My Maytag Neptune has a problem of sometimes coming on sometimes it won't. Sometimes pressing the touchpad works and sometimes it doesn't. It's very intermittent. Was curious if you found any good sites for troubleshooting the control panel or circuit board. I haven't found any yet.

Hey, Q! Did you replace both of the capacitor with exactly the same specifications as written on it? i.e. there are 2nof them, one is 3000 and the other one is 1000 (i think). We ordered just one size.

My Maytag dryer model is Neptune MD5500. What will be the Capacitor number to order. Thank you

The diaphram "start switch on mine is going bad. Any Ideas on how to repair or find a new/used one?

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Found a slightly bigger capacitor installed it and that fixed it for me! Thanks again!

This is a good video. Do you have a link to where I can buy the capacitor??

Thanks for taking the time to make this. Do you have a link to that specific capacitor?

Mine just shit the bed in the same manner about an hour ago. You will likely save me a hundred and thirty six bucks by having made this video and I would like to extend my sincerest thanks.

first! :-) you the man Q! i was only concerned when you're handling the 220 plug.. i'm scared to even touch the shield back side of those things... love it when you said "perfect" :-) nice fix!