F4E4
Maytag
Wash Motor Electrical Problem
Poor cleaning performance; F4E4 wash motor electrical problem error displayed.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Intermittent wash motor, Loose motor connector, Damaged wiring harness, Faulty main control triac/relay
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety First: Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing.
Steps:
- Inspect harness: Access the bottom of the dishwasher and inspect the wiring harness from the main control to the circulation pump. Look for chafed insulation, burn marks, or loose plugs.
- Reseat connectors: Disconnect and reconnect the motor connector several times to clean contacts.
- Check continuity: With the dishwasher unplugged, use a multimeter to check continuity of the motor windings and the harness from the control board to the motor.
- Control output test: If you have the tech sheet and are qualified, run the diagnostic cycle to command the motor on and measure voltage at the motor terminals.
- Replace failed component: Replace the circulation pump if windings are open/shorted. If the motor and wiring are good but no power is sent, replace the main control board.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Circulation Pump and Motor Assembly
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