Knob won't advance timer

Washer Repair
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[FONT=Book Antiqua]The knob will no longer advance the timer dial properly. ( I can advance the timer dial manually by putting pressure on it, then pulling up on the knob to activate the washer.) A repair man came out to diagnose the problem & said I needed a new timer for which he would charge $158 & another $50 to install. I looked at the control panel schematics & noticed a $4 part, the timer screw, part #36 in http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5136286&diagram_id=934991#d934991 & I wondered if that could be the problem.

Does this problem require a whole new timer? I called several appliance repair shops & they did not replace timer parts, only timers.

If I do need a new timer is this something that a person with only basic repair skills is likely to accomplish? If so I could probably save upwards of $70.

Thanks for any light you can shed on this. -Michael
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The knob will no longer advance the timer dial properly. ( I can advance the timer dial manually by putting pressure on it, then pulling up on the knob to activate the washer.) A repair man came out to diagnose the problem & said I needed a new timer for which he would charge $158 & another $50 to install. I looked at the control panel schematics & noticed a $4 part, the timer screw, part 36 in Controls and rear panel parts replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL GST9679PW3 Automatic Washer | AppliancePartsPros.com & I wondered if that could be the problem.

Does this problem require a whole new timer? I called several appliance repair shops & they did not replace timer parts, only timers.

If I do need a new timer is this something that a person with only basic repair skills is likely to accomplish? If so I could probably save upwards of $70.

Thanks for any light you can shed on this. -Michael

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Michael,

Based on your information / description and the fact that the servicer already diagnosed it as a bad timer,

Yes , you will need a new timer.

Timers are no longer repairable, haven’t been for years.
The timer screw you mentioned is the screw that holds the timer to the control panel, so you don’t need it.

[part]AP3175368[/part]

Yes, a person with basic skills and tools should be able to replace the timer in this unit.

Here are some basic instructions.

SERVICING COMPONENTS In The CONSOLE

  1. Remove the two phillips head screws securing the front corners of the
    console to the washer top.
  2. Tip the console back on the hinges that secure the top of the console to the washer back panel.

REMOVING The TIMER

There are two types of timers.
One can be identified by a plastic body (your type)
The other has a metal body.

PLASTIC BODY

  1. To remove the timer knob, push the timer knob in from the front.
  2. At the back of the timer, pull the black tab out approximately 3/16, then
    pull the timer knob off the shaft. (the black tab is inside the large hole
    in the back of the timer).
  3. slide the timer dial off the timer hub.
  4. Unplug the wiring harness connector from the timer assembly terminals.
  5. Remove the two hex head screws securing the timer assembly to the
    console mounting plate.

Reverse the procedure and test run unit.

Good Luck,
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