Hoover Error Codes On Old Washing Machine

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Hoover New Wave intermittent E5 error relates to motor tacho coil circuit

The problem

A Hoover New Wave washing machine was intermittently showing error code E5. The user also asked for the meanings of E3, E4, E5 and E6 on this model range.

Likely cause

The accepted advice states that on Hoover New Wave machines, E5 indicates an open-circuit tacho coil or its wiring on the motor. E4 is linked to motor current being exceeded. The same reply states there is no E3 or E6 error code for this range.

What fixed it

The accepted answer identified E5 as a motor tacho coil/wiring fault and noted the tacho coil should measure 70 Ohms. Because the fault was only intermittent, the recommendation was not to start disturbing components unless the problem became worse. The exact repair was not confirmed.

Checks to try

• Confirmed model range was Hoover New Wave
• Observed intermittent E5 fault code
• Accepted answer states tacho coil should read 70 Ohms
• Accepted answer states E4 relates to motor current being exceeded
• Accepted answer states there is no E3 or E6 code on Hoover New Wave

Parts or tools mentioned

• Motor tacho coil
• Motor wiring