Wet Clothes Agitation But No Spinning But Is Draining Whirlpool Washing Machine

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Washer agitates fine, but when comes to spin cycle, it does not spin any faster than the agitation RPMs. Clothes left wet, even though the pump is pumping out water. When I run a diagnostic, get an F6E1.

Cause 1 Lid Switch Assembly The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the lid switch assembly fails, the washer will not spin. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity. If the lid switch does not have continuity, replace it. Cause 2 Motor Coupling The motor coupling connects the motor to the washing machine transmission. If the washer is overloaded, the motor coupling will fail in order to protect both the motor and transmission. The motor coupling can also fail due to normal wear. Inspect the motor coupling to determine if it is broken. If the motor coupling is broken, replace it. Cause 3 Drive Belt Inspect the drive belt to determine if it is broken or if it is loose on the pulleys. If the drive belt is broken or loose, replace it.

@jopler without knowing your exact model we can’t be to specific. The F6E1 error code is common for errors indicating that you have a problem between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU). Start off with some simple things like Unplug washer or disconnect power.Check the wire harness connections between the Drive Motor/Tachometer and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between the MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU)Check the Drive MotorCheck the MCUCheck the Wire HarnessCheck that the power cord terminals are connected at the right position to the RFI filter (white-Neutral/ black-Line).Check that the two ground switches are pressed correctly by the toe and rear panelsCheck that ground switches are fitted correctly, and are not broken and the green ground wires are connected correctly.Check for continuity from the MCU connector wires to CCU (MI3 cavity) connector.Check the drive system for any worn or failed components.Plug in washer or reconnect power.Verify the washer operation by running the Diagnostic Test cycle.After the diagnostic test has finished, unplug washer or disconnect power and wait for 15 seconds.Let us know what you find and let us know the exact model for your washer. You can always add pictures (control boards, wiring harness., connector etc.) to your question. That way we can see what you see. Use this guide Adding images to an existing question for that.