F51 Whirlpool Cabrio Repair - F51 Whirlpool Fixed - Error Code F51 - Rotor Position Sensor
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- Fix Repair F51 on Whirlpool Cabrio Rotor Position Senor can be purchased on Amazon Cabrio Washer F51 Fixed.
First press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the Fault code from the Cabrio display. If code appears again put it through an automatic diagnostic cycle while you enjoy a nice soothing cup of tea. (Watch The Cabrio Diagnostics Video); This will reveal any stored Fault codes. Then you will be able to better use the repair guide to fix the major malfunction. Now put the tea down and get to work!
Cabrio dU Fault Door/Lid cannot unlock (Stored Fault Code F83)
Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of laundry that my keep the lock tab from moving back into the lid lock? Excessive weight will keep the lid from unlocking.
Is soap, fabric softener, or anything else keeping the lock from moving back into the lid lock?
The washer control board cannot determine if the lid lock is unlocked. Check lid lock connections to the control and lid lock resistance levels.
Press PAUSE/ CANCEL once to clear the code.
Cabrio F1 Fault Primary Control Failure (Stored Fault Code F60-F68)
The Cabrio's F1 fault flashes when there is a primary control failure. This is a general code saying something within the control has gone wrong. Before you replace the machine control assembly unplug and reconnect all of the wire connections several times to make sure that they are making good contact. If that doesn't work try this link. Control Module part# W10189966
Cabrio F2 Fault Keypad/User Interface Failure (Stored Fault Code F2)
The Cabrio's F2 fault displays when in:
• Diagnostics Test mode if a stuck key is detected.
• Standby mode if there is a user interface mismatch. More Information Cabrio F40 Fault ATC Thermistor Open/Short (Stored Fault Code F40)
The Cabrio's F40 fault code flashes on the washing machine's display when the washer control detects an open or shorted ATC Thermostat. The ATC Thermostat is located on the washing machine's water valve.
Washer Diagnostic Modes and Tests
Cabrio F41 Fault Motor RPS Thermistor Open/ Shorted (Stored Fault Code F41)
The Cabrio's F41 fault code flashes only during diagnostic testing on the washing machine's display if the motor rotor position sensor (RPS) thermostat is detected as open or shorted by the washing machines control.
Cabrio F50 Fault (Stored Fault Code F50) Motor Stalled
The Cabrio's F50 fault code flashes on the washing machine's display when the
motor rotor position sensor (RPS) senses no rotation.
Does the Cabrio's inner wash basket turn freely?
Remove the inner tub and look for objects that may be keeping the tub from moving freely, like a sock or small towel.
Check all RPS connections for good contact.
See Cabrio Washer Motor diagnostic Tests
Cabrio F51 Fault (Stored Fault Code F51)
The Cabrio's F51 fault code flashes on the washing machine's display when there is a motor rotor position sensor (RPS) failure.
Check for good contact at the control Board and at the RPS. Sometimes disconnecting and reconnecting the RPS plug connection several times will clean off corrosion that may be affecting the contacts.
Cabrio F52 Fault (Stored Fault Code F52)
The Cabrio's F52 fault code flashes on the Cabrio's display when the motor rotor position sensor (RPS) senses rotation after a stop command.
See Cabrio Washer Motor diagnostic Tests
Cabrio F53 Fault (Stored Fault Code F53)
The Cabrio's F53 fault code flashes on the washing machine's display when the washing machine control detects a high temperature at the motor.
Does the inner wash basket turn freely?
If not, determine the cause of friction.
Cabrio F54 Fault (Stored Fault Code F54)
The Cabrio's F54 fault code flashes on the washing machine's display when the Washing machine control detects high current at the washer's motor.
Does the inner wash basket turn freely?
If not, determine the cause of friction.
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Thank you kindly! I have never worked on a washer before. And decided to give this a try. Thankful beyond thankful. This single mom didn’t have washer repair money. Thank you so much!!
It works wonderful, just by cleaning with alcohol.. btw, i wasn’t sure what that meant so I just dripped a little on a q-tip and a drop on the green sensor.. IT WORKS YAY’nn
Comments like ours makes it worth while. I’m so glad it help you and you didn’t have to spend unnecessary money for a repair call where they try to upsell you on stuff. Glad it helped you out!
6 years on and this still saves people from spending a lot of money, worked like a charm! Thanks!
People like you that film these repairs are proof there is still a lot of good in the world
Just saved me from buying a new washing machine after the basement flooded 9" deep. Luckily it only shorted out the sensor! codes f41 and f51. Thanks for this video!
Glad I could help!
@@bundysgarage Seriously, HUGE help! Can I send you a cup of coffee or something?
F51 code intermittent. Ordered the replacement part. Finally the F51 was constant,unable to do laundry. Decided to clean the sensor while I waited for the part to be delivered. Whoa!! turned it on its side and lo and behold…the bolt was loose. Tightened it with the 1/4” Allen. Seems to be running perfectly after 3 loads.
Thank you for the very helpful video. I’ll keep the new part handy until it’s needed.
Thank you, sir. My sons and I cleaned the leads and we are back in business. 10-year washer as never once had an issue until now.
Thank you so much for this! The main bolt was so loose! Screwed it back in and it's made it thru one cycle and is even quieter than it has been in years! I didn't want to buy a 700 washer right now
I watched one of your videos yesterday when I was working on my car! Now here i am fixing my washer👌🙌
From Cars to Washers! Bundy does it all. Soon I’ll upload a video on how to deactivate a nuclear weapon! 🤣
Thank you so much, you are a saint. I'm always hesitant to tear apart things because I may break it, but seeing somebody else do it correctly before I mess anything up is so helpful!
Thanks for the video! You should be happy to know that 5 years later your video is still helping people like me fix their washer. Cleaned my sensor this morning and gave our washer its third life.
Thank you !!!!!!!This worked!!!!!!, wasn't sure what I was going to do until I found this video.. I order the part for 12 bucks, why mess with if you can just replace it !! LOL followed your instructions and put in the work which was a little scary being I'm not a tech and left the rest to God .... Issue resolved !!!!
The first thing I noticed when I tilted the washer was the allen screw was very loose, however I did follow all of your steps but everything looked good inside. I put everything back together and ran trial load and it worked!! No more F51 code. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.
Excellent video. Replaced the rotor position sensor with no problem following your comprehensive instruction. Thanks so much for sharing!
The large nut was loose on mine. Tightened it back down and F51 code is gone. Thank you for this video, it saved me from buying a new washer.
Glad it helped you out!
Great video. I had the same problem with the cover nut backing out. I tightened it and all seems well. Five minute job. This is the second time that I've fixed my washer using You Tube videos!
Thank u so much. I did exactly as you said and my washer is working like a gem.
You’re my hero. I tilted the washer to the right and propped it up with a jack stand. (A 16” stack of books would work too. So would a 12 pack.) The big Allen screw was partially backed out - perhaps the problem. I was tempted to just tighten it, but I already had all the tools you mentioned under the washer with me, so I removed the sensor and blasted it with contact cleaner. (A pocket knife is good for gently prying up the little clips that hold the sensor to the hub.) I put it back together and it works well. 1 hour job, including vacuuming under the washer. Ugh! Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks for watching. I also have a video showing how to replace the bearings if you ever need to do that job.
This solved my f51 trouble code, thanks a lot!
Thanks so much for posting this! I followed your directions & now my washing machine is running in the background & its never sounded better. Many thanks!!
Gals it helped you out. I will be releasing a video soon on replacing the bearings if you experience that failure soon.
GREAT JOB Bundy! Cleaning cleared my error. A simple job too. I had already replaced my bearings so was familiar with that area. If the sensor does eventually go south I will be able to do it quickly - thanks to this video!!
Your video us a lifesaver. We did everything you said and it worked. I almost bought a new washer, but gave this a try. The larger hex bolt was loose, rps sensor was clean. Washer ran a full cycle without the crazy noise. Many thank yous!
Thanks a lot for taking the time to do this video! I’m not very handy but you guided me through very clearly and saved me money.
Awesome how to video! Followed your method step by step and everything went well. We just had to clean the sensor and it fixed the F51 error. Quick and easy and took less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video.
I have a f51 error and from the looks of all these comments seems its more common for it to be dirty than burnt out. I live in the country and my water is super hard with all the iron. Before i take it apart im betting ill see rust build up. I'll update when I look to see if i was right. Thanks for the video. Im more confident in taking it apart and fixing.
Just what I’m dealing with. Thank you
Thank you, didn't find anything but corrosion. Cleaned it and put dielectric grease on the connectors and she started back up and has been running every since
Thank you very kindly for the assist (again I think). Had this happen years ago & forgot how to fix it. The bottom screw was just loose. Was going to pull it & put some loctite on it, but then thought to myself I should probably just tighten it & see if it works.
Thank you so much for sharing!!! We are not mechanically inclined in this house but your walk through step by step instructions made us seem like a couple of professionals. We have 7 people in our home and do approximately 20 loads of laundry a week easy. You saved us so much money - the cheapest service company we could find was $80 just to have them walk in the door. I could only inagine what they would've said the problem was and how much they would've charged for parts and labor. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We subscribed to your channel - I hope you make auto repair look just as easy:)
I'm glad to hear it, that is why I started this channel, to help people fix their stuff and have the confidence to do it. You are very welcome. If you can please subscribe to my channel.
Great post 💪 i just follow your instructions, and only takes 10 minutes to clean, and put all back together 👍thank you 😎
You are welcome. If you ever see black oil grease under your washer the bearings have failed. I have a video on how to replace those as well.
Great video. Followed your instructions step-by-step. Not exactly sure what we did. But it worked like a charm. Thanks for taking the time to put the video together. Really appreciate it!
Thank you for this video. My pick ups were dirty too, and somehow a chunk of fuzz had worked it's way onto the circuit board. Followed your steps, got everything cleaned up,and the washer is working like a top now. Thank you thank you thank you!
Jen you are so welcome. This problem was really making me and my wife mad and had to figure oput what was going on with it. Just found out we now need to replace the bottom bearings. Saw grease and oil coming out of the bottom. I did a video on the oil leaking and what the problem was, hopefully you don't get that problem. th-cam.com/video/qBCJ2HN0U_w/w-d-xo.html
BundysGarage These Cabrios seem to be nothing but a headache honestly. I'm sure I'll have that problem eventually, so thank you for the link to the video!
+Jen F I so wish I could get my old washer and dryer back. These new washers don't clean as well and the dryer tried to tell me when my clothes are done, it should be the other way around.
Thanks for the video. I had an F51 error code just like you showed. When I tipped the washer back, I noticed the Allen bolt had backed out about 3/16 of an inch. I tightened it backup with a 1/4 inch Allen wrench - no more error code! In hindsight, the washer would sometimes make an odd clunk sound when it was not running at all. Now I know that this clunk sound was caused by the rotor sliding down the loose Allen bolt.
GOD BLESS YOU SIR! I subscribed because of this video! You just saved me hundreds!
You the man! It solved my problem. I have to say, if I were to do this gain I would disconnect the machine and lay it flat instead of attempting to work underneath it. I think the job would have taken much less time that way and been much easier since I'd have clear view of everything.
Just wanted to say that this worked perfectly. I took mine apart and cleaned it, put it back together and it works great. Honestly I am not sure what I cleaned because nothing looked dirty, but I did remove the board and clean it with rubbing alcohol. Thank You!!!
Glad it helped you out and saved you some money!
Thanks so much. followed your great directions and video, cleaned the sensor and got my washer back up.
Thank you!! I just pulled mine apart and cleaned the sensor.... F51 is gone. Again, thank you!!!
Well done video. Good information and it helped. Actually I believe the problem I had was one of the four bolts broke off and I think it affected the sensor. I removed the nut head and cleaned everything out and it seems to be working properly now. It also seems to be holding well enough with the 3 bolts. We'll see.
Replaced my bearings and shaft on washer. Had my cooper coil resting on thelastic basket. I was doing something. Copper coil fell off. The position sensor fell out. I didn't know it rested on the coil. Had to pull everything off. Prprprly install it. Pray i aligned it rightI put everything back together. No spin/agitation. Watched video. Now. It's spinning and running properly. Thank you.
So what did you do to fix it? I’m having the same problem.
@@justinloos1286 that sensor needs to be positioned just right.
Thanks! Great step-by-step instructions. You saved me a lot of money!
You are welcome!
Thanks for the tips man. Great work.
Thanks so much for this video it saved me a lot of wasted money on a service call. Sensor was fine just had a loose rotor screw that caused the rotor to loosen and fall down a bit.
+1986robwilson yeah I HATE spending money on service when I can do it myself. Like what people pay for brake jobs and if they could do it themselves they would save so much money.
Easy and clear directions, thanks for the video!!
Great video. It worked just like you said. Thanks for saving me money!
Thank you so much! Your video was perfect and it saved us time and money ❤
Dude. You just saved me a couple hundred dollars. Many thanks!
+Tony Varrato glad it helped you out
Great video ! So far it's making it through the cycle
+Kyle Benavides that's what I'm talking about!! Glad it helped you out.
Thank you so much the video was right on point I fix the washer in about 10 or 15 minutes again thank you for doing that video it helps so much
Man I so glad I found this video, I'm gonna see how I can get the repair guy to do this since I paid for him to come out.
Thank you. Great Video ... easy to follow ... easy fix.
Hey, I never thought of washing dishes in my clothes washer! Lol.
but seriously,Thanks for sharing and helping.😉
Thank you. This video was very helpful.
The majority of the time the bolt is just lose , get some locktite blue and reinstall the bolt, it should work fine.
56 years in the industry.
Save some money 😉
Good video
I did your video step for step and fixed the problem good as new thanks for the video bub.
Thank you Sir! You are Awesome! Subscribed!
Excellent Video! Thanks!
Thanks man. This worked.
thank you! this worked for me
easy to follow, nice video. worked for me. the sensor was not dirty or broken. the main screw he took off with the allen wrench was loose! also the large nut holding the drum on the main spindle was almost totally off, i just cleaned the whole thing tightened everything very well and put it all back together and boom! no more E51. great help from this video. the olny thing i was not totally sure about was the area you cleaned with qtip and alcohol ? either way everything is good now.
I cleaned the sensor face with a q tip and alcohol
Great Video man!
The best. Thank you!
Great video, well done. I'm guessing your got a seal leaking above the bearings by the grease I see on the plastic stator center!
Did this today for some reason my washer seems faster & shorter pause between cycles. Thanks
Thank you
great video my friend
The center nut under the stator was loose. Tightened it, reassembled parts, enjoying a functional washing machine.
THANK YOU!
You are welcome
Gracias.funciono perfecto.
Gracias me ayudó mucho
No problem glad it helped you out.
Thanks, good video. I found nothing wrong but cleaned it all up, lightly sanded the little surface corrosion off the stator, cleaned the rotors up and removed the sensor PC board from the holder to verify visually if it had evidence of burnout, none in this case.
After reinstalling it all, the code F51 was still there doing a manual code test. I accidentally hit the START button and it entered, I guess, a self test and cycled through code "C1 through C9" and stopped, this cleared the F51 code and right now all is working. Is this how you actually clear a fault code?
so kind of preliminary, but, went to checking on mine and the rotor was just loose. bought machine used and have had to repair it now twice. but have sunk no extra money into it. just time and hassle.... been a great machine when it is working though!
I just had a F51 error and it wasn't a bad sensor. On the main part of the motor, the hex bolt that holds it to the drive shaft came loose some how and was throwing that error. After tightening it. No more errors.
Thanks for the tip
Thanks for your great video. Intermittently my Maytag has been showing a F51 code that is "fixed" by rearranging the load of laundry. Light loads are no problem. Does this sound like a position sensor problem? Thanks again.
I've got the sensor out and it looks good but I will clean it. I do have one question and that is my machine was making a noise when it spins and the f51 comes on. I did replace the bearings about 9 months ago, they surely would not be going out again this soon would they?
Hi, My Bravos F51 issue seems to be weight related. Pulling 3 towels out of the washer enabled the washer to run to completion flawlessly. A worn or dirty sensor would not seem to me to be the issue in this case. Any thoughts? Tx very much.
Is there a way you can mark or show us exactly what and where the sensor pickups are on the rotor position sensor?
Someone help. There very first bolt he takes off. The one for the rotor. Is missing on my washer and I cannot find where to buy one. Please help!
Thank you..I had a job today to work on someone's washing machine. same error code.. When I lifted up the washing machine I noticed the allen fastener that holds the stator cover was very loose. I know that was the problem but for the heck of it I took out the sensor anyway and checked it was actually clean so I cleaned it anyway to be sure.. I believe the problem was the fastner thats holds the stator cover was actually unscrewing. Put everything back. tightened everything up no more error ..
Omg my cabrio washer is reading code FL should I follow these directions as well
Working now but making noises. How tight should the rotor be?
HELP😩😤😩I can't get mine to go into standby mode.. as soon as I plug it up it keeps beeping and flashing f2.. I've tried the turn knob thing and push/hold for 3seconds button thing.. I even tried pressing the start/pause button twice and the power/start/pause button thing in the beginning..
I have no clue how to stop that incessant beeping and flashing to even get to try to reset or enter diagnostic mode.. any help would be greatly appreciated😩🤓😤
Does the whirlpool Cabrio platinum have a shift actuator if so where is it located
Great how to video, easy repair, BUT the one thing that could have made it better is if the sensor clip portion was actually shown in detail - that was the hardest part of my repair, not being able to see the clips (black on black in hard to see area) and this took more time to explore than the entire repair. Also, while the stator is unplugged, it would have helped to have the stator coil test procedures included to verify the resistance between the three plug posts (with a digital Ohm meter the readings are zero, or sensitive movement meter less than 2 Ohms between posts). If there is no continuity between any of the three posts, then there is stator coil damage.
On my repair I found the rotor hub center bolt was very loose, causing a thump I feared was a broken rotor, but it only resulted in a damaged sensor and changed the drum suspension springs - one of the long suspension drum springs broke and made it go wildly out of balance on agitation and spin - probably had something to do with the hub bolt backing out and causing the sensor to fail.
Thank you so much for this video, this saved me a bunch of Money. I am ordering the part tomorrow. I do have a question, i had (gear tease looking) all over the center parts. Is this normal or is this another issue? Anybody. Thanks
No that’s not normal. Means the 2 bearings on the inside are going out or have gone out.
th-cam.com/video/qBCJ2HN0U_w/w-d-xo.html
I did it all and tried too run a empty load throughout and I get a sounds like shaking like I didn't put the cover thing back on correctly? Going to remove again and try it.
Same thing happened
What do the pickups look like?
How do you know if it's the sensor?
Could be debris under the tub, could be loose stater bolt. Or it could be the sensor....
I did this, havent tried a cycle yet but it is still yhrowing the f51 code
Love the video!!! Might be able Save-me money. If you can answer this. I did all the repairs/replace. I am still getting a f51 code. I even looked between the tub.
Help
Does it make a loud sounding when it’s running? Like a jet taking off?
Meant to say sound
@@bundysgarage Mine did . I replaced the bearings and the rps sensor, checked the connections on the motherboard and the wires for breaks. F51 everytime.
I have the F-51 code , on my kenmore elite oasis H.E washing machine ., is it the same as your ? Thanks for the video
I believe so
The only thing i couldn't figure out is exactly which part was dirty and needed to be cleaned. A circle around the "pickup" would have been helpful.
F51 error few months after going thru this repair... seeems the drum gets stuck and cycle cant start (just chugging noises from motor) - UNTIL - i manually forced the drun to turn, it held for a second before giving and started turning. Restarted wash cycle and seems to work. Till the next time it invariably happens (every few days at this point)... any ideas are appreciated.
It sounds like your bearings are shot. Is it super loud when the drum spins? Check out this video as well: th-cam.com/video/Hhkj8zQmL6I/w-d-xo.html
@@bundysgarage Nothing out of ordinary soundwise once gets going really. Will check out the suggested vid and respond further, thanks for the prompt response!
Took me hours to do this on a tilt.. got rid of f51... but then I got a SD or 5D code... WHYYY 😭😭😭😭😭 do you think I put back the bolts too tight? I don’t know! It won’t spin now :( any advice? D:
Would this cause one to stall counting down at 17 and keep spinning?
It could
Do you know why when the wash spins it sounds like an airplane taking off? Is there something that needs to be replaced
There are 2 bearings at the bottom of the tub that need to be replaced.
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My machine went through all the cycles but didn't give me an error code but there is definitely something wrong with my washer. It puts in a little water and skips the wash mode and then starts spinning.
What do you clean I don’t understand I took it out but I don’t know what exactly to wipe with the alcohol
On the sensor you will see what looks like copper pick ups. The side that was facing the rotor, that’s what you need to clean. Hope that helps.
Replaced part same error code? Suggestions? Also took tub out no obstructions? Control board?
Same here. Board next.
Eric Hill my piece of junk is throwing code 50? I changed the RP Sensor and I am still getting the same code? Any suggestions.
tony amadora don't change out the board. Ended having a tech out and he said it was usually never the board. The wiring harness he said comes apart easily. Hate to say it but I got a new used washer..that wasn't a whirlpool. They got me.
Unfortunately I changed out the sensor and have the error message returning as well. I hear you saying that it’s probably not the control board. Is there anything else I can do other than buying a new washer?
Have you ever gotten a f50? Whirlpool washer WTW6300SW0