How do you put a fav6800 maytag washer into dianostic mode

The drain pump can be accessed by removing the rear panel and following the hose down

I would ask Washerbearings.com and see if they have a bearing and seal kit already or if they can make one up for you for the FAV6800 top loaders.

Sounds like a pressure switch/ chamber issue. Check the tube is clear to the drum. (Assuming front loader?)

If this is confirmed then you have to replace the controller unit. But since none of the symtoms were mentioned and if the there is no action or output from the controller you must replace the unit.

Damon,

I can't post pics at this site got to this site http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/washer-repair/

Post your issue and I will help you.

Do you have the FAV6800A/FAV9800A SM? If not I can help you with that. We will need to go into Service Mode and look to see if the pressure switch transitions take place during the water fill cycle.

I assume if you pull the 120VAC power cord or hit the off key pad the machine will close the Water Inlet solenoids and stop the wash tub fill........Rich

Hi


Its available for $213 and 219 with different dealers. Please check these links for more details from where to buy--

Maytag Neptune FAV6800 Control Board Link 1

Maytag Neptune FAV6800 Control Board Link 2

Please post back for any further assistance.

Daniel

See my Clutch Fix post. Anyone with basic mechanical skill sets can save there $1000 machine for low cost maintenance or Clutch pulley replacement.......Rich

FAV6800A/FAV9800A Service Manual for reference. Sears Parts Direct for reference.

Get the Service Manual this will help you diagnose issues with this washer.  I found a Service repair manual on this site search for this; FAV6800 Manual.  Check the postings and you will find a URL to the manual.

From another member a step by step to dump water from machine in diag mode  ""One other thing I learned for those of you who don’t want to bail out the water in the tub. If you want to have the machine drain the excess water without bailing this should work. Turn the machine off and make sure the "locked door" light goes off. Then hold the "Spin" and "Enviro Plus" buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. "00" should then show up on the display. Then hit the "Delicate" button, then the “Pre-soak” button. This should activate the pump and get all the water out. Once the water is out hit the off button. You then may want to try the Spin cycle alone. These directions can be found on the Troubleshooting Manual found folded up behind the rear panel of the machine where the main electrical circuit board is located.""

heres a service manual for your machine


http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16022808.pdf

Look in your Use and Care guide and if your unit has a Control Lock feature, it will explain how to turn it off. If you dont ahve your guide, you can always call Maytag and have them look it up for you.