FIXED GE GDT545PSJ5SS main board replacement - no pump to sprayers

[RichDe]

Model Number

GDT545PSJ5SS

Brand

GE

Age

1-5 years

Dishwasher would not power on at all. I pulled the main board out and found the fuse was blown. Tried shorting it out as a test, still no power to the user control board. Ordered a replacement control board (WD21X24900). Installed it and it looked like all was well. Unit powered up. Tried to run a cycle. Water valve opens and allows water to flow for a minute or so but then when I am used to hearing the pump kick on and the sprayers activate, nothing. The timer will still count down. After a few minutes, I smelled something like hat plastic. I opened the door and didn't see anything melting but it appears the heater element is on. Wondering if I have the wrong control board or if there is more wrong.

 

[Jake]

Hi,

You accidentally installed the wrong machine control board, also the service manual says when that fuse is found open to replace the circulation pump too.

--->Here's the machine control board for your model: WD21X24901 Machine Control

Here's the service manual for your model: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XTOXM0wA0UJEuucW0deIni17sMPtDGtD

On page 52 is says NO CIRCULATION, then there is a flowchart to tell the steps on what to check with a multimeter.

The first is Circulation Pump will not run--->Access main control, place dishwasher in service mode, check for 120 Volts AC on connector J702 Pin 2(YB) to Pin 3(CR) there is a misprint, it should be connector J703 not J702.

Circulation Motor Fuse
A circulation pump motor fuse is located on the main control board. If found open while testing for no circulation pump operation, the main control and circulation pump must be replaced.
If 120 VAC is not volts at MC J703-2 to J703-3, check the fuse at the points shown in the below illustration. If an open circuit is seen, replace the main control and circulation pump.

Here's the circulation pump(wash motor) for your model:

GE WD26X23258 Circulation Pump (AP6039424) - AppliancePartsPros.com

This is a circulation pump that is made to be used with a variety of GE dishwashers. The circulation pump uses an impeller and a motor to push water up through the wash arms to ensure dishes are thoroughly cleaned. A motor powers the circulation pump so water is forced out the spray arms. During...

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Jake

 

[RichDe]

Thank you Jake!!! I'll get the parts ordered up.

 

[Jake]

Ok Rich, sounds good.

Let us know how it goes.

Jake

 

[RichDe]

Jake -

THANK YOU!!!

Parts arrived and it took about 30 minutes to install. Ran a quick cycle to make sure there were no leaks and the unit cycled properly.

Happy wife, happy life!

Rich

 

[Jake]

Excellent Rich, glad to hear the new circulation pump(wash motor) and machine control board fixed it.

Thanks for the update!

Jake