BEKO WMB61431S (E17) and (E18) error codes
Hi,
I have the above washing machine which appears to be misbehaving, as its stuck in limp-mode and will not operate any wash cycles. On turning the dial, so that the machine comes on and holding in the start button, I received the E18 error code (unstable load). I removed the control board and found that one of the diodes had some electrical burning around it, although appeared to function correctly with a multimeter. I have since replaced this board with a new control board, however the machine is still in limp-mode but now reporting an E17 error code (excessive foaming).
I'm going to assume that its probable a sensor that is causing this error message, however I don't know where to find the sensor or which component may contain the sensor ?
Thanks for any assistance.
Kind Regards,
Tim
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Beko WMB61431S stuck in limp mode showing E18 then E17 after PCB change
- The problem
- Beko WMB61431S washing machine was stuck in limp mode and would not run wash cycles. With the original board it displayed E18 when the start button was held; after fitting a replacement control board it then displayed E17.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply said there is likely no separate sensor involved for these faults; the software monitors motor load/uneven running. The two codes were described as unrelated, making the replacement PCB suspect rather than confirming a single sensor fault. The original poster later believed the eBay replacement board was an old used PCB with another fault, but this was not proven.
- What fixed it
- Original PCB was removed and a replacement control board was fitted, but the machine remained in limp mode and showed a different fault code. No confirmed repair was completed. The machine was ultimately scrapped and replaced. A new board from an approved supplier was considered but not tried.
- Checks to try
- Retrieved E18 error code by turning the dial on and holding the start button
- Removed the control board and found electrical burning around one diode
- Checked the diode with a multimeter
- Replaced the control board and then observed E17 error code
- Parts or tools mentioned
- control board / PCB
- multimeter
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
I don't think there is a "sensor" as such. The PCB software monitors the load on the motor to determine if it's struggling, or running unevenly. The two error codes you have are totally unrelated so it's a strange one.
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I'm convinced that new control board that I purchased on EBAY was in fact an old used PCB which contained another fault. I ended up scrapping the machine and buying new, however I wish that I had had the time to purchase a new board from a known approved supplier and try that before scrapping it. The wife, however, had it spent enough time without a machine and my options were limited!
It's a shame. Thanks for the update though.
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