BEKO WDX8543130W no lights on

Huge thanks to Bob for this. My Lamona (Howdens kitchens) integrated washer dryer failed at the weekend at bang on two years old, during a changeover for guests at my holiday let. I was searching Currys in desperation for a new machine before the next guests came in this week, but a lucky Google for Beko machines brought me to this thread when I realised it was the same machine as mine.

Diode out, tested as dead, new one in today. Machine is alive again! Saved me hundreds of pounds and having to disappoint guests while a new one was fitted.

My Washer Dryer Beko model WDR7543121W didn't make the 2 year old mark, that's next month. Somewhat dismayed I searched online and came across this site. I read through a lot of the posts and decided to have a go. I ordered 3 of the diodes at £1.80 each, a USB soldering iron and a power bank at a total of £32 but of course I still have the soldering iron, the Power Bank, which has since charged my smart phone, and 2 spare diodes. I am hoping my 2 extra diodes are total waste of money. Beko should be totally ashamed their record on this matter surely they have records of purchasers of these machines. They should be swapping out the boards, won't be buying any more Beko products. I'd like to thank Bob for his instructions on how to fix this. As Bob has said he doesn't want anything for his help so I shall be donating to Crisis in appreciation

Thanks again Bob

Terry

Hello Bob,

I found this forum from a Google Search.

I've had the same problem on my Beko which is about 2 years old.

one day later on Easter monday and replaced the same D7 Diode...with a 3 Amp 100V version Diode..

and all working..

thank you Bob for this Forum and all contributors.

i'll be writing to Beko.

I'll donate some money to charity in recognition of the money saved..

all the best

Sean

Thanks so much bob12241. With a little patience and lots of knowledge from yourself and others on this board, I fixed it with the new diode (D7). You are a star!!

Hi, if I remember correctly, there are screws on the outside that have to be removed, directly behind the clips. Also it may have the wiring harness cable tied, cut these.

Regards Rob

bob12241, you are a true gentleman! You've just saved another machine from the skip.

Beko ProSmartInverter WD7543121W. Has been working great and suddenly during a wash cycle went dead as a Dodo. No power, wall socket fine and fuse fine. I have been reading this forum and bought all the items I need to fix it, but how do you get the black cover/box off the bottom right inside the machine? I see some clips holding it in place,but they are quite hard to move, I feel they will snap with pressure. I would be so grateful for any help with the removal of this black box or cover.

Just been reading an article on "planned and programmed premature failure". It mentions Apple (amongst others) being fined for this practice, This led to a €25 million fine in March 2020 from French regulators. Sadly we are too soft in this country. As you say we have become a throw away society, and if you really want to repair it then it will cost a silly amount.

should you wish to see the article it makes interesting reading to someone like me who's bored out of his head and got nothing better to do.

https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5801/cmselect/cmenvaud/220/22007.htm

Hi Bob, sadly I don't see much changing. Manufacturers will just make spares available at ludicrous prices that no one in their right mind would pay. They already do it for PCBs, Drums, Motors etc

Yes I totally agree, I am not sure whether the new rules cover bad design or design made to fail early (because this is what this problem seems). I have seen it mentioned that the ruling will make spares available for a longer period. This is just the tip of an iceberg though, as most people won't have seen this post or have cover that reduces the repair costs, there are also a lot of people who are unable to carry out the repair because they are wary, incapable or lack the equipment to diagnose. The problem is who do we inform? As SWM6644 said this is a poorly designed circuit, OR IS IT?

This sort of thing needs to stop. There are new regulations come into place where manufacturers have to make their products repairable and although clearly this is repairable they are denying it.

Dead Beko WDIX7523000 which is just over two years old. Called Beko who arranged a repair via Domestic and General but after a visit by an engineer who diagnosed it as a failed circuit board we then recieved a letter saying it couldn't be repaired as it was over the value allowed with the fixed price of the care package, this was then canceled so no charge. Not to be defeated I got the multi meter out after finding this site and sure enough it was the same board and diode D7 had failed. Very simple repair and the machine is now running fine. Poorly designed circuit.

Yep, worthy cause, nice of you to do that.

Someone round here was collecting for Dementia UK so I hope that's a good enough one for you. I bunged them a tenner. Again, thanks Bob

Just replaced my D7 diode and it’s back up and running. Thank goodness for Bob putting in the time to diagnose the fault and also take the time to share his knowledge with us all on here. Legend.

Thanks for the thought much appreciated, please give to NHS or maybe help someone who really needs it. Thanks all the same, just glad it helped

Best Regards Bob12241

Hi Bob,

My Beko suddenly wouldn't turn on the other day. I was quite surprised as it had literally worked perfectly every day for 2.5 years.

I rang Boots where we got it from. They wanted £180 to send an engineer out of which they would pay £30. Then if they engineer couldn't fix it they would refund me a deprecated amount for the total value of the machine because it broke before 6 years. Crazy how they know it shouldn't break but won't give you a 6 years warranty.

Anyway, long storey short. I wasn't happy so googled around a bit and came across this thread. £1.80 on ebay later and a couple of day I had the diode in my hand. Fitted it as you described in about 10 mins and hey presto, machine is working perfectly again. I can't thank you enough. You really are amazing. You've saved so many people so much money. Please can I buy you a beer or a coffee or something. If you give me your paypal I send you a tip! DM it if you're nervous about putting it on a public forum.

Something went wrong when replying to this as it appears I have replied to an earlier post with this comment (morosanu22 dated 17/12/2019) I have reposted below.

Yep, I did, see in previous post. They actually congratulated me on finding a quick and economical fix. Nice to see still fixing machines, but the solution is a better design.

Yet another one. 2 years and 4 months old, D7 short circuit. I was an analogue circuit designer a few years ago and there is no way I could design a circuit to kill a diode just after 2 years of use. Congratulations to Beco for superb built in obsolescence. Has anyone tried to speak to Beco?

Chalk another success down to Bob!

And genuinely, if I can do it then anyone can - I am the biggest electricity avoider, I barely can bring myself to touch something electrical even if it's unplugged and I'm holding the plug in my hand. 3 year old Beko Washer/Dryer stopped working, I googled what the problem was and came across this thread which listed the exact fault. I bought a USB soldering iron as advised on here, I bought the diodes (although ordered 5A by mistake, so had to re-order 2A) - I had the same issues getting the black box out as many on here had - every time I had to force something I thought something might blow up. I looked at a couple of 'how to desolder/solder' youtubes then desoldered and resoldered - and as I am such an idiot when it comes to things like this I fully expected that I wouldnt have done something properly, but when I put everything back together and the lights and power came on there was a fist pump and a celebration as though a world cup winning goal had been scored. Now the house has settled down, the washer is merrily on its 2nd load since success, everything is back to normal and I'm basking in the glow of a new found respect for me from my wife and kids. Sincere thanks to Bob and all on here.

Let me add my thanks to Bob12241 and JonboyUK - my 26-month-old Beko just went the same way. Fortunately I had a multimeter to check, and managed to make the repair.

Thanks also to those who reported success esp those who (like me) had never tried soldering before, for giving me the confidence to try.

Saved me a lot of money, and probably time (a quick Amazon Prime order for diodes and soldering kit meant it was fixed within 36 hours).

Thanks again Bob. This is by far the most successful topic ever on Washerhelp

Thanks for the tip/heads-up Bob12241. I've amended the Imgur post to include the points you raised. 😚

Nice album Curses-upon- Beko, Only one thing I feel I should point out and that is when testing a diode in circuit you can get confusing readings, if readings are not 100% in fault then it is advisable to de-solder 1 leg and test, thus isolating it from other components. Your readings definitely gave it as dead, whereas mine were not 100%,this affected another diode readings close by (D6).

bob12241 should be given some kind of knighthood or award or something.

17th December 2020 and his original post is STILL helping fix Beko Washing machines.

Mine died. I followed bobs advice and posts. And now my washing machine is working again.

I've made an imgr album containing photos from my experience.

https://imgur.com/gallery/yMotcyY

Bearing in mind that I haven't soldered anything ever, and I was able to fix my machine.

Thanks Bob 12241.

D7 failed for me on my Beko washer dryer, that was just out of warranty. Replaced diode and all up and running now. Total cost for five diodes and postage £15.00 from Farnell UK.

Thanks again Bob 👍

Thank you for your help. My 5 year old Leisure R185421 failed but I replaced D7 on the power PCB and it works

Thank you very much

Thanks bob12241

D7 worked for me as well on a Beko 7543121. Again it was only 18 months old. Fixed for 30p 😁

Thank you bob 12241! Another Beko washer dryer saved WDR7543121.

Second time this has happened. First time the board was changed under warranty and when it happened again this week I changed the D7 diode (STPS2H100) and the lights are back on and working as expected.

many thanks

bob 12241 THANK YOU!!!! i change diode d7 from my BEKO wash dryer and working perfect!!!!

u save me for 350 £.

thanks thanks thanks good man

God bless you!!!

Another Beko washing machine (WDC7523002W) that wouldn't turn on, fixed by replacing the D7 diode. Total cost of £8.18 for a soldering iron and the part. 5 minute job to replace. Very pleased :)

Cheers bob12241

Just wanted to thank bob12241, as the same thing happened to me on my Beko. Almost 4 years ago, but it was the same diode. Followed the instructions in these post from Bob and all the others, and it is back to working. Many thanks to Bob and everyone.

Eddie from Liverpool.

Absolutely made up! Single mum of 2 children and currently doing an apprenticeship, so as you can imagine I was devastated when the washer wouldn’t turn on. I got advice and was told the PCB board would need replacing. i came across this thread, ordered the part, and today followed the steps and within 50 minutes it is back on and working!

I can’t thank @bob12241 enough! You are a legend! Xxx

Hi Ajwicks, I have had a quick look on Beko website and the only info I can give is on page 64 section 7 items 1&2. This does mention a problem where a power failure might cause the machine to go into self protection mode and the solution they offer is to press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds. If that fails it could be either of the 2 main boards, not gonna be cheap. Check all connections in case one has worked loose. Link to manual below

https://bekoplc.blob.core.windows.net/bekoupload/manuals/WDR7543121.pdf

Regards Rob

So I posted back in August about my machine dying just as I'd welcomed new twins into my home. Anyway, I undertook the repair documented on the forum successfully and forgot about the fact I had a warranty ticket open to actually get the machine fixed by Beko as it wasn't even 12 months old. I was told it'd be a couple of weeks at most, despite my pleading about the newly urgent requirement for a working washing machine and not easily being able to get out of the house to a laundrette any more!

Anyway, I forgot all about it.. so imagine my surprise to receive a phone call about two weeks ago saying that good news, the parts were available to fix my washing machine now and could they send an engineer out. I did remain polite but told them to, essentially, get lost. So it took TWO MONTHS to get a repair arranged? Needless to say, I'll never buy a Beko washing machine again once this one dies again - what an utter shambles of a company.

Another registration just to thank bob12241.

Our Beko WDIY854310F failed to power on as of Sunday evening - mysteriously a mere 5 days after the 2 year warranty expired. Sounds like a lot of people have experienced this incredible coincidence!

As in Bob’s post, D7 on the distribution PCB had failed short when tested out of circuit. Very easy 50p repair.

Very happy to help anybody locally with a similar problem - we are between Portsmouth & Southampton.

Many thanks, Bob.

Hello all, I've had the exact same problem as you all and was considering trying this repair myself. But randomly my wife tried the power to see if the machine decided fix itself and it had..... Well it lasted for three washes before it completely stopped working and began randomly cycling itself between the temperatures by itself with an increasingly annoying beep and no buttons or twisting the control nob does anything. I've got a beko wdr7543121B

im unsure what to try as obviously I was just about to try the diode change but now I'm unsure what the issue is as the machine does power up again but just doesn't behave itself or be usable!

VID_20201027_204253.mp4

Thank you for your advice rob. I will check it out.

Cheers Antony

Hi Antony, sounds like your heater filters might be blocked or the fan, as it is maybe overheating due to lack of airflow. When this happens the thermal cutout activates to prevent overheating and potentially a fire. The heaters are normally on the rear of the drum, you will need to check the drying ventilation system through.

Regards Rob

Thank you everyone who posted about this. I have followed the thread, took the advice and bought the diodes on Amazon for £3.35 delivered. Fitted it and hey presto, we can wash our clothes again. I've added some pictures too.

Hi.

Brilliant information thank you so much. Exactly the same thing happened to me. I replaced the diode and it washes perfectly but when I put it on to dry it will keep switching off for a couple of seconds then back on for a couple of seconds. It sounds like something is switching in and all the power vanishes then a few seconds later there's a beep and the power is back..any ideas?

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers Antony

Just signed up to say a massive thank you to @bob12241, replacing the D7 diode on the main controller of my 16 month old Beko WDR8543121W washer drier solved the issue of my machine not turning on too. Followed the advice of others by buying an up-rated STPS2H100 Schottky Rectifying 100V 2A diode, so total repair cost was just £2.10! Interestingly I was getting strange / unexpected readings from other diodes so wasn't sure if they were bust too, but I think as someone on the thread point out, you won't necessarily get accurate readings when testing diodes soldered onto a board (need to de-solder a leg for an accurate test?) and sure enough, the other diodes were fine, it was just the D7 diode which needed replacing.

So glad I came across this thread and amazing to see it's still going strong, helping others with the same problem a few years on! Thank you @bob12241!

Again many thanks to bob12241!

I had this same issue with my Beko 3 years old WDR7543121B with the mother board number G09, the machine didn't turned / power on and after testing D7 that was where the problem was!

Saved me quite a few £££'s

Hi All,

I would really like to extend thanks to bob12241 - and other contributors on this thread.

We have a BEKO WDX8543130W purchased August 2018 which stopped working over a week ago mid-September, with the lights off on the main pannel failure and hearing the very slight (mouse type) beep coming from the machine. After googling and finding this thread/forum for which I am eternally greatful, we set out to fix it.

Therefore, for a 45p Schottky Rectifier (100V 2A DO-204AL) and a £12 Solder kit from Amazon, we fixed the machine within 45 minutes based upon comments and very very appreciated uploaded photos to this thread, and the problem was indeed to the D7 rectifier/diode on the Main Control Unit.

When I initially called BEKO, they wanted to send out an Engineer as out of warranty for around £160. A local domestic appliance engineer I call said he would not come round because it is a known issue with machine and I would not get a PCB for 2 months (so to order one myself at cost of about £70 then call him).

I really think that BEKO should be ashammed of themselves for using subservent parts on construction that will make the machine fail after just two years a of use. I would email them directly if I thought it would have have any use.

So - Bob I'd like to buy you a drink or send money to a charity of your choice if you would like to PM me your preference.

Thanks a lot to everyone - saved a hell of a lot of money.

Thank you so much Rob, I'll take a look.

Hi you don't need the fluke tester as it not suited (if memory serves)n but the multimeter should do the trick. If it has a diode symbol on it (looks like a triangle with a bar across the top and tails both ends), there are loads of videos on the web that cover it in great detail and it is a simple process. You cannot test it 100% whilst in circuit, you need to desolder 1 leg and lift it clear to test as other components have an affect on your readings. Just Google "Diode Testing"

Regards Rob

I've borrowed these devices but am unsure of how to actually test the diode. Could anyone advise?

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, just to comment that with all your help I've got my Beko WDR75431215 back up and running! Our machine is only about 2 years old so was pretty dismayed when it wouldn't turn on.

I haven't done any electrics before other than gcse physics 15 years ago - at the time I couldn't have been less interested in circuit boards. Was pretty daunting resoldering the diode so I'm absolutely buzzing to report it worked! Cheers Bob and others

What a FANTASTIC thread.

I'm assuming my washer drier has the same issue and I'm taking it apart as I post.

I get very cynical about stuff like this. Do diodes usually blow or could it be a case of Beko usings cheap/crap ones on purpose to get people to sign up to their monthly insurance plans?

In case anyone needs to order replacement diode: Supplier Farnell, Item Code 2849663 Description: STPS2H100 SCHOTTKY RECTIFIER, 100V, 2A, DO-204AL

Bob. You are amazing.

Many thanks Bob, saved me a fortune. Spot on with diagnosis of short circuited D7. Replaced and wife very happy. Minimum of five purchased from Farnell's at under £10 including P&P. Consequently have four spares if anyone else requires replacement.

Hi Circuital, Nice to hear your machine working now. With regards to the dryer cutting out after a couple of minutes I can only offer the advice which you will probably find all over the internet. That is to check your dryer filters are clear and the elements are also clear. If you get a build up off lint on the filters it reduces the airflow across the elements resulting in them over heating and the thermal trip activating. Some have 2 trips the first trip is automatically resettable on over heat the second you have to manually reset as that is the fail safe should the first 1 fail. iIf you have checked the filters and all is ok, you may need to change the thermal trip, these have the temperature rating stamped on them. Do not go for a trip that is rated higher.

Regards Rob

By the way, the model of my Beko is a WDIR7543101 and the instructions matched the design perfectly.

Much gratitude to bob12241 and jonboyuk for taking the time to write these instructions. My 4 year old Beko had precisely this problem and replacing the D7 diode with a 'STPS2H100 Schottky Rectifying Diode 100V 2A' did the trick! Now I just need to fix the issue with the dryer that cuts out after a minute or two!

I can confirm this works great info Rob god bless you , saved me A lot of money.

Thanks Bob - decided to go for the slightly uprated 2A diode instead of running with the 5A - extra day wait from Farnell, but here's another success story after a 2 minute, £2 repair to my Beko WDR7543121W washer/dryer, which also just stopped working overnight.

Beko probably don't give a monkey's that they have a batch of PCBs with a poor quality component on them and to be fair, it's not wholly Beko's fault. I'd be interested to know if there is a particular manufacture date affected by this. For info, my machine was bought on 11th August 2018 and failed on 5th September 2020.

Hi, it should be ok ,apart from its physical size, as that might cause problems.

Sorry I have absolutely no experience on the electronics components so I could not advise personally.

Any harm in using a 100V 5A Shottky? I've got some of those in, but not the 2A variant.

Hi there, would just like to say a big ' Thank You' to bob12241 for his Beko washer/dryer 'Diode' fix, and thanks also to jonboyuk for the extra photos provided and info., the D7 diode fix worked a treat on our model WDR7543121S, sourced the part on a well known auction site in the end to enable a quicker delivery. Thanks again bob12241, your efforts and information have helped to keep washing machine costs for so many people. Kind Regards Tony

Many thanks Bob. The success of this thread has been remarkable thanks to you. As an experienced appliance engineer working on appliances for over 40 years I have rarely repaired any PCB. I have never replaced any component inside one. All I've ever done is solder up dry joints and felt very pleased with myself about it

The reason being that appliance engineers are not taught anything about electronics, and appliance manufacturer's do not supply any circuit diagrams for them nor do they supply any parts for them. It's incredibly wasteful but arguably it's probably best that we don't mess with them. Appliance engineers are rarely interested in the actual electronics. However, this thread shows that any domestic appliance engineer with proper electronics knowledge would have a distinct advantage indeed.

Hi to all again, looks like another run of Beko machines with the same fault. I can't help but think how many customers have had this problem and had to get a service engineer to fix it, this forum has produced a high amount of satisfied people who have repaired their own machines at a fraction of the cost, representing a small percentage of actual faults. Its a shame this can't be brought into a wider audience then Beko might be shamed into doing something about it. My thanks go to Andy for his efforts and this website. I have previously alerted Beko to the problem but have had no response as to any action they will take, just congratulating me on finding an economic repair. Anyone wishing to donate any money, please give to the NHS as I have recently had to make use of their services after an accident that nearly severed my index finger and for their unrelenting efforts at this time.

Regards Rob

Have a Beko wdx8543130w washer/dryer, completely dead.

Beko wanted either £130 minimum for a call out, or £174 for a years extended warranty.

Followed the instructions as given in this thread, fitted a new diode, now works perfectly.

Thank you very much to Bob and everyone else who has contributed to this forum.

This is clearly a manufacturing fault that Beko are profiting hugely from, every time they replace a board, they are replacing it with the same type of faulty board that will break again! disgusting.

Thanks again to everyone here, saving people thousands.

It only ruddy works! @bob12241 .. please PM me your PayPal address.. I'd like to buy you some beer (virtually)

Owner of an 11 month old Beko washer dryer (Beko WDIY854310F_WH) here. We just welcomed twins into our family a few weeks ago and, promptly, the machine died. A missed engineer appointment and now almost a three week lead time for the replacement part (what good is a warranty if it takes nearly a month to get the problem resolved) has forced me into taking matters into my own hands as we're drowning in dirty laundry and have no clean clothes for our babies.. my machine is exhibiting the same behaviour as it has for others (dead display, very feint beep emanating from inside when switched on at the mains) so I've ordered the diodes from Farnell and going to dig out the multimeter later to confirm the diode is dead on the board and attempt replacement.

If indeed it does resolve the problem, I owe the original solvers of the problem a pint or 4. I'll update later when I've attempted the repair!

hi all,

I wanted to drop a note to say thanks to the suggestions of the spark. I had exactly the same issue after my caravan tripped, the washing machine was plugged in, switched on (but not being used) and seemed to be the only casualty of the trip!

If it wasn't for this thread, and the £5.06 for a pack of 5 replacement D7 parts, I would have been getting a new £2-300 machine.

Thank you, D7 is definitely a problem here, Beko take note!

My thanks to everyone who contributed to this post. Washing machine powered off part way through a wash, and the fix was exactly as described here. I replaced the diode at G7 and now it is working perfectly.

@woodall1979 i bought a pack of these from here:

https://uk.farnell.com/stmicroelectronics/stps2h100/schottky-rectifier-100v-2a-do/dp/2849663?CMP=KNC-GUK-GEN-KWL-RLSA-PUR-TEST-47B&mckv=_dc|pcrid|444436191572|&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqT5BRAPEiwAJlBuBT4FFQtAcCum8PN7ktiMU2koB3Tetuze7gLKR1Za5MHpz4toUl6zBhoChW4QAvD_BwE

I'm certain you could nab it elsewhere for much cheaper, but these did arrive the next day however.

BTWthe step by step instructions on page three are absolutely spot on. I haven't soldered anything before and this was a fairly easy process. Just check out a soldering guide for beginners on youtube if you are unsure.

This problem has just occurred on my mum's machine. Going to buy the part and see if someone can fix it for her. Could someone link to the Diode you bought? Also if she can't get anyone I am happy to replace it but I won't be at hers for another week or so, @bob12241 if you are still happy to email and talk through the process it would be appreciated. You can email me at [email protected]

You just saved me £350 on a new washing machine. Got the diode for £2.10 off ebay. A couple of hours carefully removing connectors and labelling them for re-assembly. Fitted new diode and all working again now.

Thanks very much!

Hi Milus

I cannot say it is the same fault as it does occasionally show different symptoms eg: low, almost silent beeps, and very dull indication for a minute or 2 as mine did, but two things are common and that is (1) no display and (2) no response to any buttons. The only thing you can do is check the diode yourself to which a full run down is shown complete with pictures courtesy of Jonboyuk. Do not attempt this if you are not able or unsure, you might be able to get a friend who is capable to check it out for you. Repair engineers are unlikely to do this as it is not in their remit plus it doesn't guarantee that something else is also wrong,

Regards Rob

Hy bob12241,

Today I just get home after job and my partner told me that the washer Dryer suddenly stopped to work. I tried to reset it, but no display nothing. When I switch off an on the main switch than sounds like wanna do something, locking the door and wanna take the washing powder from where my partner putted in( obviously was nothing there because I think the washing was done and when was switched to drying seems like its started but later I thinking it stopped and later the fault happened and the clots stay wet), but only for 1 sec u hear this voice and that is it later u hear that the machine wanna start but just for 1 sec again and suddenly stop, door still locked. Does not matter what button u pushing is no respond. The door only unlock itself when I switch off the electricity. No light or anything on the display.

The model is BEKO WDX8543130G

U think could be the same fault?

Regards,

Milus

Hi Mark

Good that it's helped you and even better it helps the NHS.

Stay safe and best regards Rob

Thanks you so much bob12241 !!

Beko WDR7543121S which was less than 2 years old exhibited exactly the same symptoms after being left switched off for 3 months in an empty flat during the lockdown. £1.80 replacement D7 diode ordered from ebay duly sorted the problem in just over an hour from start to finish. My son was absolutely astonished when we switched on the power and heard the startup 'beep' !!

The savings have been donated the NHS combined charities fund.

Regards,

Mark

Thank you again to bob12241 as I have today replaced the diode D7 all okay now. Another one to add to the list 18 Months old. Thanks again Rob

Hi Joe , I can't offer any real advice other than making sure the diode is soldered in the right way round, The silver band indicates the orientation. The diode is likely to fail if some other fault occurred thus overloading the power supply.

Regards Rob

Hi,

My beko washing machine WDIY854310 suddenly lost power front panel last month. I found the diode D7 in the main power PCB was faulty, then ordered a new diode as Rob advised to replace D7 but still no power to front panel, when power on, only a beep can be heard.

Could anyone tell me what other problem would be and what to do next? Thanks.

Regards,

Joe

I also had the same problem, the machine stopped dead in the middle of a cycle, I found this thread and I am delighted to say that on Saturday we swapped out the D7 and the machine sprang back to life.

Thanks for posting the solution bob12241 and thanks to jonboyuk for your step by step guide as we have the exact same model. Saved me around £350 and I now know how to do a spot of soldering.

Many thanks to all for posting repair details on this site. Just been round to fix my son’s BEKO washer / dryer. 18 months old, only been used for the last 10 months since he moved in and yes Diode D7 dead. £400 machine fixed for £1.80. Cheers. Steve

Hi Craig, someone else had this issue and it was resolved. Have a look back at all comments.

Hi there,

thank you for the tips! One issue I’m having is taking the main control board out to then take a look/replace the diode. Any tips you can give me?

thanks,

Craig

I made an account just to say my thanks. Same issues as everyone else here, lights went off suddenly, checked the specified diode, it was indeed faulty. Replaced said diode and everything works again! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hi Bob12241 and Jonboyuk.....

I just wanted to pass on my thanks for all I have read thus far..

After returning home from a night shift to my frantic but lovely wife this morning, informing me that our unit WDIR 7543101 - Washer/Dryer had failed i almost passed out.

I was looking at having to purchase a new unit until I read what you Bob started and jonboyuk finished.

I have ordered the diodes and you guys have given me the confidence to at least try this solution first so thank you again guys.

Regards Craig

Just wanted to say that I also had the same problem... for the second time in a year. The first time I had no idea where to start, called a local engineer, he couldn't fix it as he didn't have spares. Then ended up spending £175 on a year's extended plan, and the Beko engineer came and replaced the board. When it failed again this year I thought of replacing the board myself. Came across this discussion...bob12241 You're an absolute star! From £175, the cost of the repair this time went down to £1.75 for a new diode!

Thank you!

Thank you Bob and team!

D7 Diode replaced on a 18 month old machine with minimal use in our holiday lodge. Another successful cheap fix here! £1.75 including P&P Much to my husbands surprise and delight. (Although the extra screws, plastic stay and double-sided sticky tape that holds the black box on did flummox him to start with).

Beko you must take this problem seriously and get all your WDIR7543101 's with this issue fixed free of charge to keep some loyal customers from leaving you.

Hi Rob, same fault on my WDR7543121B - same PCB as your model, many thanks for the fault find

I guess it was just my way of saying thanks. You saved me about £200, so thanks to you!

Hi Bob. There's too many to put in the title so I've added more models numbers to the tags on the post but it will only let me add so many. I've put other model numbers in your first post. We must be doing something right as a lot of people seem to be finding this article. Thanks again for your help.

Andy , jonboyuk, Can't fault your replies, great job by jonboyuk. Sometimes you forget what comes naturally to some people is complicated to others. Maybe I should have taken the same steps as you did. But it's done now and with style. Will definitely be useful to anyone that takes the time to read all the posts.

Question for Andy, can you put an amendment to the subject header to include other models affected, as google search isn't showing them yet? as it appears I can't edit my original post.

Great work Rob

Many thanks jonboyuk. Also I have some good advice that is obvious when you think about it but many people don't. Before pulling off any wires or connectors to anything, always take some good photos with your smart phone. You would not believe how many people don't think this is necessary but then later find that they are not sure exactly how something fits back. A perfectly designed PCB should have unique connectors for every connection so that it is impossible to get them wrong but I have seen many examples where this is not the case and I've even seen examples where the connector block could be fitted upside down.

Bob. You beauty. Another rescued machine, so therefore confirmation that it fixes this issue on the Beko WDIR7543101 integrated washer/dryer.

I took the liberty of taking a series of photographs, and made a brief guide below. This is just my experience, and I'm not a qualified electrician / white goods repair man, so you follow this guide at your own risk!

Cheers, Jon

1. Drag the machine out on some cardboard! Make sure to isolate and unplug the device from the mains, the water and the waste before undergoing any of this work.

2. Remove the 5 screws from the rear

The black box is located here at the bottom right

3. Remove these two screws to loosen the box

4. A piece of sticky foam holds it down, so run a knife along it to separate.

5. Carefully jiggle the black box out and make sure you de-clip the cable holders from the machine (circled red below) to allow you to move the box. The front cover just slides off to reveal the board.

6. Now it's out, carefully unplug all connectors

7. Gently lever the board out of the black box #

8. Replace this diode (D7) - see Bobs recommendation. I personally used these.

9. Reverse all of the steps above, and turn on!

Hi Lynn

I have searched around and been unable to find error codes for Beko Washer Dryers even in the online manual, only for washers. The error codes for washers only go up to e18, it may be that the extended codes relate to the dryer section. The only way to find this out is to got through a self diagnostic test which you should be able to find on the web. The code e23 might be responsible for blowing the main board previously, just guessing though. I don't suppose you know what function/programme it was running before it failed. May give a clue.

Regards Rob

Hi- this is a useful thread, I only wish I'd seen it a few days ago- same 18 months old BEKO wdr7543121w, replaced the whole PCB (Damn!) , was so pleased I've actually got lights now....but now got an E23 error code.

any advice on how to reset ? I've tried the usual- start button hold for 5 s etc?

Thanks

Thanks so much for helping - I found the casing was stuck in place with strong foam sticky tape - hard to get out but with someone tilting the machine back for me it went back so much easier and thankfully the machine has now has power after replacing the diode - so thanks very very much

Hi Lesley

The whole unit complete with casing comes out, in previous post I said that you have to jiggle it about, passing it down and under some pipes or other obstructions. You may have to cut 1 or 2 cable ties that hold the wiring loom in place in order to get enough slack to remove it. I assume the screws you are talking about are the ones that hold the casing in place, if not you have to remove them first. If you google "main circuit board Beko WDx854130w" and go to images you will see some with and some without the case.

Regards Rob

Hi all - I really could do with your help as I m struggling to remove the pcb I’ve found it and removed the screws on the back which holds it in place - does the whole casing come out or do u somehow unclip the case? Never done anything like this before but really think this is the solution to my problem - if I can just get the board out I can take it to someone who can solder a new diode on for me. I just don’t have £200 spare for an engineer and as my dad also bought the same washing machine on my advice I better know what to do in case his breaks too. Thanks in advance

Thanks Bob,

I'll have a look and let you know!

Hi Jonboyuk

I mentioned it's location and how to remove the unit in a previous post on this subject, it is housed in a black enclosure (located at the lower rear RH side) which either unclips or has a few screws to remove the top cover. This applies to the Beko WDX8543130W and not your model, although it is likely similar in construction and different models use a variation to this PCB (not compatible though). I would check the same location if I were you. Please let me know how you go on for future reference.

Regards Rob

Hey all,

I have a Beko WDIR7543101 washer dryer that won't turn on. If I put my ear close to the control panel, I can hear an occasional mouse-esq beep!

I'm guessing it's the same issue?

Is there anyway I can find a guide on how to open the thing? I'm not an experienced white-good repairer, but I have soldered various things over the years :)

This was exactly what happened to my 18 month old beko, I bought a soldering iron and with zero experience replaced the diode and saved myself a small fortune.

thanks bob and other posters.

as a side note I (stupidly) soldered the diode the wrong way round initially and this resulted in the display flashing slowly on and off.

cheers,

david

Another satisfied reader.

I have since found out BEKO is a brand name of ARCELIK, which is Turkish. They make the machines and PCB's. The other brand names they manufacture include: Arcelik (own brand), Blomberg, Arctic, Grundig, Altus, Flavel, EleKtrabregenz, Leisure, Defy and Dawlance.

I had exactly the same issue and when I checked the diode mentioned above it turned out to be blown, replaced the diode and the machine works fine.

Not surprising really, a lot of manufacturers use identical boards in different models, Need to let owners of this model Know as well. I went off looking for the source of these boards Yesterday and best I could find was wholesalers in China are selling them, so there we go.

Regards Rob

Our washing machine-a BEKO washer dryer WDA 914401W stopped working after 18 months. We called out a local repairer. He said about £200 and a couple of weeks wait for the part. I decided to have a look myself, I found this forum, but didn't think it was the same circuit (because there was another circuit board on top of it). It was only when I managed to remove the the circuit (by turning the machine on it's side and removing the circuit from the bottom of the washer) that I found out it was. I ordered the part (diode) couple of quid plus P&P, fitted it and put it all back in. I went back to the repairers showing them the website and giving them the spare diodes. While I was there, they opened up another circuit board they's ordered for a broken BEKO and lo and behold it was the same circuit.

They thanked me (even though I have done them out of some business!), but said that they only replace circuit boards so they can guarantee the parts for 12 months.

I cannot thank this forum and Bob12241 enough for this very cheap fix. It now gives me a bit more confidence not to throw things away when they are broken, but try and have them fixed at the component level.

I just hope more people find this fix and save a whole load of money and BEKO washing machines live a lot longer.

Most consumers have no idea how much their houses and even lives are being put at risk in the name of keeping the price down!

Exactly, but if the specification is lacking details eg- on board fuses, or military spec components, then that is what they design and make. So as you say, ultimately the machine manufacturers are to blame, and the manufacturers could be in Spain so it is made to their spec unless told otherwise, eg USA might say it doesn't conform it needs these changes before it goes on the market, and the changes are then included, of course it then costs a bit more and could they then be competitive in the UK.

Aye but I would say the Chinese surely only make what they are asked to make, and to the standard the manufacturer is prepared to pay for, so the manufacture ultimately dictates how well all of their parts are made.

It's probable the boards are made in places like Spain, China, Taiwan or wherever, and maybe the standards authorities in this country do not examine them in detail until something like the Whirlpool dryers causing fires happens, after all most of these inspectors just read from a Hymn sheet. I came across a repair of a similar nature on an American appliance on YouTube and it immediately struck me that they did have on board fuses (at least on that model). If they do, why not here?

Regards Rob

Thanks Bob. Sadly washing machine pcbs seem very poorly designed. How can such a delicate piece of electronics not be protected by a fuse?

Hi All

I have just received a reply from Beko regarding the problem, their reply is as follows:-

Dear Mr ******,

Thank you for your Email.

I was sorry to hear of this issue with your BEKO washer dryer and glad you were able to resolve it in such a cost effective way.

Your comments regarding the design of the circuit board have been passed to our technical department to feed back to the factory.

Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience this has caused.

Kind Regards,

Kind Regards,

****** ********

Customer Service advisor

My comments regarding the design focused on the failures and also there are no on board fuses, meaning the board could potentially burn up before blowing the main fuse. During my working life all the PCB's I have worked with had close protection by on board fusing. Lets see if anything further materialises.

Regards Rob

Hi Simon

Can't tell you offhand what the rating is as you need the number to cross reference it, to do that you will have to desolder one leg and lift it up, then google the number. If you are getting iffy readings on D6 it might be because D7 is faulty and affecting the readings on D6 (as it did for me). You can only confirm a diode is definitely faulty by desoldering one leg and testing as the circuit can have adverse affects on the readings (eg:- the meter reads through other components when in circuit). You only get a good idea if it reads 0 ohms both ways when in circuit. I would suggest desoldering D7 and then check D6 as the readings were more in line with a good diode on D6.

Regards Rob

would anyone be able to tell me the rating on the D6 diode just to the right of D7. Like a few others ,want to thank bob12241 for his post. Make that 8 .

Looks like we've had a bit of a run on this problem, 7 since Christmas. I have emailed Beko again, not holding my breath though, watch this space. Still very happy it is helping though.

Regards Rob

Thank you bob12241 , it Is very helpful your post , I had the same Issue with my BEKO WDX8543130W the lights wouldn’t turn on after only 18 months of use , after reading your post I decided to buy the diode from Amazon and ask my friend to change it for me , it turned out he couldn’t do it for another week , so I decided to give it a try , I read all your posts and changed the diode by myself, it worked , my wash machine is working normally, I am feeling like a Wonder Woman . I am still quite upset this happened cos Beko should be responsible for that , or even currys , they should know the machine is faulty for lots of people and refund or exchange it . Anyway , I am going back to currys with that matter .

Just wanted to thank you Bob12241 , also thanks to Dave10810 for showing the exact place the diode is .

very grateful.

Thanks again to bob12241 for publishing this solution. Such a cheap and easy fix after being pointed in the right direction. Very grateful.

Hi Guys,

I got the same washing machine and exactly the same problem which is not even powering up.

Bought diode online and fixed it.

Really appreciate every one advises. We are saved and got a lot of washing to do.

Thx a lot

Hi remove rear cover consisting of about 6 screws this opens most of the rear. The board is inside a black box on the right hand side near the bottom. You will have to jiggle it about to get it through the rear opening. If I remember it correctly I had to lower it down then thread under pipes and stuff also had to cut a couple of cable ties that held the loom to the chassis. Hope that helps.

Regards Rob

Happy my post is still helping people, but cannot stress enough don't do it if you are not confident and always remove the power by unplugging, as this test can and must be performed without power. Maybe this posting will eventually leak back to BEKO.

To member "Beko", your name did confuse me slightly as I thought BEKO were thanking me (very unlikely).

bob12241

Thanks bob12241. Second time ours went since buying it over three years ago. Took BEKO three weeks to source replacement PCB and make the repair. This time it was out of warranty so I feared the worst but your fix had us back up and running the next day.

Hi,

I have a 3 year old washer dryer Beko WDW85140, which suddenly stopped working, no LED light and no display just dead. I contacted the manufacturer Beko for goodwill and asked to send 3 boards. I am an electrician and electrical engineer, but I did not have the time or the desire to deal with the error as to which circuit board was defective.

Now Beko accepted my goodwill, but unfortunately today I only got the engine control module. When I was looking for board names on the Internet, I came across your site. Tonight I immediately got the diode from electronics dealer Conrad and soldered it in. Everything works again as if by magic. I wanted to thank @ bob12241 and all contributors :)

bye

Hi Driftpin

I have already sent an email to Beko UK over a month ago, suggesting they should get in touch with their board designers as they may have a design flaw, as I have had over 15 people with the same problem and are now happy from 1 posting. To date they haven't even acknowledged receipt, which goes to show they are after more money by spares and repairs. At least another happy reader .

Regards Rob

Bob12241 you are a superstar!

Same failure with my machine at a mere 18 months old. Like yourself, I'm not intimidated by the words "No user serviceable parts inside" but upon examination I couldn't find any obvious scorch marks that would indicate a failed component. As I live on a boat where the power is kinda dirty I assumed that the IC had failed from one too many surges or brown outs or that I had been merely unlucky since nobody else seemed to have experienced the same failure. Currys wanted me to get an engineer in to certify the machine was broken before they'd send another one out to repair the machine - they said they'd pay for the engineer call out but the consequential loss of earnings from spending two days at home waiting for engineers was greater than the price I paid for the machine in the first place, not to mention the fuel for the 40 mile round trip to Mum's to do laundry while I waited for this glacial repair programme to execute. So I ordered a new brain from Beko and fitted it myself - problem solved until last week when it happened again! This time round your magical, actual fix was now on the interwebs. I ordered a new diode which I have just fitted and now my machine is happily gurgling away in the corner.

The saga will not end here. I shall be writing a stern letter to Beko demanding a refund for the board which evidently was just as defective as that originally installed in the machine. Another shall be going to Currys berating them for their ridiculous repair procedure and also informing them that this is now a known fault with this model of machine. I'll be demanding compensation for the time I've had to invest in fixing what should have been their responsibility - well if you don't ask you don't get.

All the best and Merry Christmas!

Driftpin.

In reply to morosanu22's post. I would check the following

1) Obvious maybe but is the water turned on?

2) the diode you replaced is it the correct polarity? eg:- the silver band MUST be same orientation.

3) As Andy said, are all the plugs in the correct sockets? the wiring loom hints at the positions, eg:- made to measure.

4) do all the lights stay on? if not maybe bad solder joint on diode

if all this is ok then put the machine through diagnostic test mode.

To do this there are various posts with different methods on the web relevant to different models (and one on this site which seems familiar)

https://www.washerhelp.co.uk/forums/topic/2127-beko-wmx86231w-diagnostic-tests/

different model but might work

Is there any noise coming from the machine when waiting?

if you are getting a low pitched hum then, does the drum turn at all whilst on, and can you turn the drum easily by hand ?

I am not a white goods engineer and can only offer an electrical engineers thoughts to the problem, hope this helps.

Regards Bob

The first thing I would do is carefully check all of the connections anywhere where you've disturbed to do the repair.

Hello, i had the same problem with my washing machine , i replaced d7 , now is turning on but is not working properly! Wen i start a program it works a few second then is stopping( not turning off) then again and again. Goes something like shaken. Anyone know what could be? Thanks!

Thank you very much Bob for your advice. My washer dryer is doing the same thing and upon removing the board, D7 is faulty. Top man, just waiting for the replacement. Cheers

Thanks Rob, my machine experience exactly the same problem.

Your guide saved me at least £100.

Many thanks to bob12241

I had the same issue, I'm no electrician, but I can solder pretty well. This was as easy fix. Got a pack of the recommended diodes online for around £2

Thanks again to this forum, you just saved me a bunch of cash.

bob12241....your advice is now rescuing wash/dryers in Denmark too!

Big big thanks from me, your solution worked perfectly on my Blomberg(BEKO) BWD384W0 with a GV7-2838360101 PCB.

regards

Mark

I totally agree with you, my comments regarding misdiagnosis were related to a few instances where I have seen blogs and the front control PCB was replaced instead of the main PSU board as an instance. Obviously they cannot carry a full compliment of spares for all manufacturers and sometimes the symptoms can be similar. I would never give a person advice that put them in danger and if I felt they weren't capable of following instructions I would advise them to seek professional help.

Yes the situation is that washing machine repair engineers are only ever taught to replace the entire printed circuit boards. There are no parts made available from the manufacturers to repair any PCBs. The only people that try to repair them are people like those who have contributed to this topic already who have an expertise or good knowledge of electronic circuitry's, and are prepared to try and source equivalent parts. Obviously this is not recommended for anybody who doesn't have expertise in repairing printed circuit boards. It is highly unlikely that any engineer would try to repair one, other than possibly re-soldering in a loose resistor or dry joint. But even then it is rare to find an appliance engineer who would do that other than maybe a local engineer who knows what he's doing.

Be prepared, the majority of repair agents can't be bothered to (or just can't) work down to component level and a new power supply will knock you back £76 at the last time I looked it up (that's not from the dealers too), and he will want his money on top. Be prepared to say goodbye to £120. If they misdiagnose ( there are a lot of cowboys working for themselves, same as any trade though) you will still pay for the part and time, and go through it all again or scrap it. Shame you don't know anyone with the skills to have a look as it will come a damn sight cheaper, and if it's a misdiagnosis it hasn't cost as much. If you do I can talk them through it if needed on my personal email.

Regards Rob

Hi rob

Thanks for giving me this advice. I got a screw driver that fitted from my neighbour. It's a star head rather than a philips head. And, I've given up trying to fix it, I'll get a man in, do the job properly

Joanne

I can't remember the type of screws fitted, I do remember it wasn't straight forward and had to route through my tools to find the right one. You need to take the back cover off, not the top. The screws might have been what are known as Modulo screws which are normally used in the electrical industry, they are a cross between phillips and slotted screws. They can be undone by using a slotted or Phillips screwdriver that will catch enough to undo. Failing that they could have been Torx screws that appear similar to hex/allen screws but look more like a star, again you can undo by getting a slotted screwdriver in them that engages sufficient. Whichever you choose be sure not to ruin the head otherwise you will have to drill them out.

Torx bits and screwdrivers are cheap (get a cheap set from the £ shop or similar), but not so the Modulo screwdrivers as they tend to be vde rated, you can get them from Screwfix..

Regards Rob

I think I've got the same problem, but my first problem is how to get the top off! none of screw drivers or allan keys are getting purchase. How do I get the top off?

Bob, your a star!

I've had the exact same problem and after reading your post I soldered in a new diode and hey presto!....it's up and running again. Thank you!

The resoldering of the diode worked perfect!

Bought a USB powered soldering iron from Amazon for £6 and it's perfect for soldering electronics, bought a diode for £3, cheap repair, thank you!

bob12241 - Top work!

I had the same fault, quick and easy fix with the replacement diode (although I went with the same diode rating; if it faults again I will go straight back to check D7 as my first check).

A nice easy quick video on testing diodes should you require it:

Thanks

Joe

Hi Kev pics have been included in my posting as an update done a while back, if you need, get in touch I will email them to you also.

Hope you find them Regards Rob

Nice to see that people are seeing this and saving megabucks on what is possibly a design fault that is raking it in for Beko. I probably didn't post my pics as I should have done as Andy appeared to be unaware of them. Anyway all seems ok now, incidentally I had a machine engineer on to me a while back he had 3 duff pcb's, he found this problem on 2 of them. Likely for sale as refurbs now .

Happy to help Regards Rob

I just wanted to comment, that you bob12241 are absolutely epic and my hero, big time. Yesterday my WDIR7543101 Beko stopped working, had this quite beeping sound when plugged but no power on front panel, no response to any button combinations (reset, test modes etc). No obvious faults, I checked all I could with multimeter and almost surrendered. And I came across your post about diode dead on a pcb controller. This was the reason of failure in my case too, diode was faulty and I have just ordered a replacement for few quid, rather than 70 for a new controller. I will let you know once I solder it to the board, but I bet it will work as gold. Thank you very much bob, not all heroes wear capes!

Thanks for the info Dave.

Hi there, just came to say that Rob's post above turned out to be exactly what was wrong with mine as well! My washer was only 2 years old and suddenly stopped turning on one day. First I thought it was completely dead but realised I could occasionally hear a very faint beep after plugging it in. A repairman came in and after 20 seconds of poking around with a multimeter at the back of the machine announced that 'the motherboard' was likely broken, wanted to charge me around £115 to fix it (parts + labour) He didn't spend much time diagnosing it so I think he just guessed which board was at fault.

Now, Rob did actually update his post a while ago to add a photo of the board as well as further description, but from the comments here it sounds like some people didn't see it? So anyway here is some of the same info again. If you open the machine from the back, it's in the bottom-right corner near the floor, and is the part called "Beko WDX8543130W Pcb Main" on their spares site, should you want to replace the whole thing. The diode in question is D7 - my multimeter beeped when testing it but the others all seemed fine - funnily enough exactly the same diode shorting out for both of us - maybe Beko had a bad batch of them? I'm no electrician so I bought the same diode Rob mentioned: STPS2h100 which is a 100v 2A, the original one was 100v 1A. A soldering iron purchase & few youtube videos on how to replace components on a PCB, and I was able to (carefully) replace the damaged diode, put everything back together, and it's working again!

Thanks Rob! Saved me £100, plus I learned a few things.

Thanks for offers of help. It would be nice to have any photos on here though so they may help others as well.

Hi, we have this issue with that model of washer/dryer. Do you know which diode this is/do you have a picture? Our washing machine stopped working mid wash and didn't drain. All the plugs, fuses, pipes and filters are fine, but the machine won't turn on. Thinking it's a PCB issue but of you found a diode that isn't working, ours could be the same too. My husband is an electrician so can probably check the diodes. You can email me on [email protected]. thanks

Hi Rob,

Could you please send me the pics to s4stevie @ hotmail.com

Cheers.

Hi, probably too late now but our washing machine, same make and model did the exact same thing. I am a qualified electrician and spent some time working out the wiring as Beko won't give the diagrams to you. I found that the circuit board on the left hand side (when viewed from the rear) is the motor speed controller (inverter), this was ok as the fault was not related. The front PCB had no lights on, but if you looked carefully I occasionally noticed that the Blue selector switch Led's were lit but very dull. The circuit board at the rear RH side is the main power supply and distribution/controller board. I found I had 240v at the input to the board but couldn't find any voltages elsewhere. I took it out and did some tests, I found a diode had blown, after replacing this with an uprated diode everything was working. Total cost £2.05 with express delivery included. I have pics of the boards and location of the diode if required.

Regards Rob

Other models affected include WDW85140, WDIR7543101, and Blomberg BWD384W0

EDIT Picture of mainboard attached. Diode that had blown was D7 located just above and to the left of the transformer in at least 2 cases. Board is located at the rear on the bottom right hand side when viewed from the rear. Diode rated at 100v 1A, changed for 100v 2A, I chose a STPS2h100 as its size was the same.