Clicking sound
I have a Bosch WFF2001 Automatic Washer and It has developed a Fault I can use the Spin Cycle on it But when I Try to set it in Motion for a full wash or a short wash the Selected Lights lights up as if to set in Motion But there is a Clicking sound that kind of Clicks rapidly: The sound seems to come from what I would describe as the Mother Board or the Programmer of which selects the Program Has anyone Here on the Forum ever had such as this Happen to there Bosch Machine: This Machine is My Pride and Joy and has Outlived any washing Machine that I have ever owned and she is Now a Part of the Family and I want her to be raised from the dead Like Lazarus Obviously I Don't want to spend a lot of Money on her But would like to Know what the fault could be I replaced the Bushes a few months ago when she gave up on me where she sprang Back into life I want very Much to do the same again if it is at all possible without some Engineer wanting £140 for Just a call out Fee? If It can be done By Myself all the Better Help me if you Can thank you
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It does sound repairable, and the fact that it will still run a spin cycle is a useful clue. Rapid clicking from the programmer/control area often means it is trying to start a part of the cycle but something isn’t completing, so the control keeps retrying.
Before doing any internal checks, isolate the washer from the mains.
1. Check the door interlock A faulty door lock is a very common cause. On wash, the machine must lock the door before filling and heating. If the lock is weak or not proving locked, the control can click repeatedly and go no further. If the door feels loose, or the lock light behaviour seems odd, this is one of the first suspects.
2. Check whether it is filling with water Start a wash and listen carefully. Does it click but never let water in? If so, check the water supply, inlet hose, filter in the hose connection, and the inlet valve. A failed inlet valve coil can stop the programme from starting properly.
3. Check the motor circuit Because spin works, the motor is not completely dead, but wash uses a different pattern of operation. If the carbon brushes were only recently changed, recheck they are the correct type, fitted properly, and bedded in well. Also inspect the motor plug and wiring for burning or looseness.
4. Check the pressure system If the pressure chamber or pressure switch hose is blocked, the machine can “think” it is already full and refuse to begin filling properly.
5. Inspect the control board/programmer If the clicking is definitely a relay on the board, look for burnt solder joints, heat marks, or damaged components. Older Bosch machines can suffer dry joints on relays or connectors.
If you can say whether it fills with water, locks the door, or turns the drum at all on wash, that would narrow it down a lot. For mains electrical work, or if the fault is on the control board and you’re not confident testing live circuits, it’s best to use a qualified appliance engineer.
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