Could a failing Shift Actuator cause the WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL CABRIO to have symptom: Noise During Agitation?

The shift actuator uses a synchronous motor and optical sensor to move the splutch cam into position for agitation. If the internal motor weakens or the sensor fails, the cam may only partially engage the drive teeth, resulting in a high-frequency grinding noise as the motor attempts to oscillate the wash plate.

Could a failing Splutch Cam Kit cause the WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL CABRIO to have symptom: Noise During Agitation?

This kit contains the plastic teeth and spring-loaded cam that physically lock the drive system into the agitation or spin mode. Over time, or due to overloading, the plastic teeth can round off (strip), preventing a solid mechanical lock and causing the grinding sound as the motor's torque forces the teeth to slip past one another.

Could a failing Suspension Rod Kit cause the WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL CABRIO to have symptom: Noise During Agitation?

Based on the forensic data regarding tub sinking, weakened suspension springs allow the entire tub and motor assembly to sit lower than designed. During agitation, the rotational torque causes the motor's rotor or belt pulley to make contact with the floor or the machine's base pan, creating a rhythmic grinding or scraping sound.

What is the most likely root cause for a WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL CABRIO with symptom: Noise During Agitation?

The shift actuator uses a synchronous motor and optical sensor to move the splutch cam into position for agitation. If the internal motor weakens or the sensor fails, the cam may only partially engage the drive teeth, resulting in a high-frequency grinding noise as the motor attempts to oscillate the wash plate.

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CONF	DIAGNOSIS	ACTION
91% CONF	Shift Actuator The shift actuator uses a synchronous motor and optical sensor to move the splutch cam into position for agitation. If the internal motor weakens or the sensor fails, the cam may only partially engage the drive teeth, resulting in a high-frequency grinding noise as the motor attempts to oscillate the wash plate. SKU: W10913953	VIEW ON AMAZON #CommissionsEarned
5% CONF	Splutch Cam Kit This kit contains the plastic teeth and spring-loaded cam that physically lock the drive system into the agitation or spin mode. Over time, or due to overloading, the plastic teeth can round off (strip), preventing a solid mechanical lock and causing the grinding sound as the motor's torque forces the teeth to slip past one another. SKU: W10721967	VIEW ON AMAZON #CommissionsEarned
4% CONF	Suspension Rod Kit Based on the forensic data regarding tub sinking, weakened suspension springs allow the entire tub and motor assembly to sit lower than designed. During agitation, the rotational torque causes the motor's rotor or belt pulley to make contact with the floor or the machine's base pan, creating a rhythmic grinding or scraping sound. SKU: W10780048	VIEW ON AMAZON #CommissionsEarned

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