Thread: Whirlpool Ultimate Care II washer - no drain or spin

I have a Whirlpool Ultimate Care II washer (model no LSQ8220HQ0) that fills and agitates, but will not drain or spin. A few weeks back the motor couplings/isolation were replaced. It worked for about 8 loads after that. I can hear the timer clicking along, but the motor's not running. Sometimes its smells faintly like the motor is burning.

Here's what I've checked so far:

Lid switch: Works mechanically (clicks when closed); ohmeter shows zero resistance when lid is closed, open circuit when lid is open. I have not tried to "jumper" the lid switch wiring harness to make the washer think the lid is closed.

Pump: Spins okay, nothing appears to be stuck inside.

Basket/tub: Nothing like a sock wedged in between.

Drain hoses: No obstructions.

Timer: I replaced the old one with a new, but still had the same problem.

Motor couplings: New ones are still intact.

Motor: This is a two speed motor. Resistance through all the terminals was okay per DIY repair manual. There is no obvious burning on the windings.

Motor start switch: Continuity tests okay with ohmeter per DIY repair manual.

Gearbox, clutch, brake tube, drive block, dog cams: Seem to work, at least nothing is obviously wrong.

Capacitor: When I shorted the capacitor (discharged the built-up charge) and switched the wires to the 2 terminals (they are both red), the washer worked for about 4 loads. When I connect the ohmeter to the terminals, the resistance slowly increases (which I understand is the capacitor building a charge from the ohmeter current). If I switch the ohmeter probes, the resistance still increases slowly but with a minus (-) sign in front.

I'm out of ideas. Any light you can shed is greatly appreciated.

Martin