The washing machine completed a full wash, very full wash, then would not spin. Water fills and drains ok but will not turn at all. If i try just a spin cycle it does nothing then flashes 5 times.
As it was such a full wash I have tried to reset the electronic unbalance detection device by turning the drum by hand several times without any joy.
Can anyone help cus the wifes getting a bit stressed now!!

Jez, October 2008

it will turn ok but when it gets to a certain point of the wash it just stops and after a while it starts to flash 5 times

peter, August 2013

Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor - located at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace - the holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips. Also, look at the copper segments they run on to check for burning or pitting. If the segments are burnt or damaged you need a replacement motor or a replacement armature (motor part) if you can source one. Occasionally may be a fault in the motor drive circuit board - in which case replacement of board only real option. Other possible causes of spin problems: Faulty pressure switch - machine "thinks" the drum is still full of water so wont enter the spin cycle. Spin problems may also be caused if the machine reckons the load is out of balance, rearrange the load. If problem persists could possibly be a fault in the out of balance detector switch or the suspension and damping system.
Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, October 2008