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Originally posted by Techno55
included the 15 inches diameter plastic base (why?)
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That kit replaces several different pump motors from different manufactures which have been used in production. In order to install the current motor, a new housing is usually required as well. They ship 2 housings because models could use one or the other depending on the dishwasher's features.
The kit was made available due to complaints from field service depots which before then had to stock 3-4 different motors and a bunch of different housings in order to complete repair jobs on the first trip. A single motor kit that would fit all, reduced servicer's inventory making it easier for repairs to be completed quickly which is more cost effective to the servicer and preferred by customers.
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Frigidaire D/W Pump & Motor Kit
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it locks sometimes in one place it is exactly 180 degrees from the start position.
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Unless something fell into the pump and is jamming it (unlikely IMO), I can't think of anything besides a defective motor which would cause it.
It's probably not what you want to hear but the replacement motor should be warranted for 1-year so you'll likely need to order and install a replacement and return that one.
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how old this dishwasher is? I am thinking in terms of how much money you should put into a DW if it is more than 7 or 8 years.
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Kinda late for that now (seeing the part has been purchased and all) but that model only looks to be a 2000 or later. I could tell for sure with its serial number. Being that it's a non-electronic control model, there isn't a lot to go wrong with that particular design and it's new enough that it should be reasonably thrifty with water consumption. I don't believe just a motor replacement is unreasonable unless it was a very bottom of the line model and/or there were other problems like the racks rusting, timer not advancing or malfunctioning, etc.
JMO
Dan O.
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