Whirlpool Ultimate Care II wont spin at the end of the cycle

Washer Repair
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After the last rinse cycle, the final spin cycle intermittently works. I have to open the lid, and turn the tub clockwise until i feel it get some resistance. Even then, it’s a gamble on whether or not it will spin. (or spin fast enough to get some of the water out of the clothes.) Any ideas are welcomed.

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Hi.

Assuming that washer agitates OK.

Remove the agitator and check the drive block, it looks like

this [part]389140[/part]

If it’s not stripped, then most likely you need to replace the

clutch [part]285785 [/part]

Use the video clip for the instructions.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for Whirlpool GST9679PW1 AUTOMATIC WASHER | AppliancePartsPros.com

Thank you. Post the results.

Simon.

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Thanks Simon. I’m going to do a little bit of troubleshooting this weekend. I’ll let you know what I find.

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OK.

Good luck.

Simon.

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OK.

Good luck.

Simon.

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Unfortunately, the drive block was in good shape. So I guess now I’m left with troubleshooting the clutch, or do you suggest just replacing the clutch at this point. For replacement, do you have another handy video. The vid for the drive block replacement was exactly how a how-to video should be.

Thanks,
Adam

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Hi.

Just click on the clutch photo to get the video.

Simon.

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OK, girlfriend moves in with washing machine. I wonder why she sometimes runs to laundry room when doing a load.
She say’s since day one of purchase the machine does this same thing. So next time it does it I want to see what is going on.
If you lift the lid the machine shuts off and clunks like going into gear, close lid and the machine will spin as it should.
So question is? What could it be if only doing intermittently? Clutch slipping sometimes? Anything else I should look for? How will I know if clutch is bad?
I am not a novice handyman…My washer ( I got rid of when she moved in) was 32 years old and had done multiple repairs over the years.
Thanks,
Tom

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Please start a new thread and give washer model number.

Eric