Need some help fixing a dishwasher

  • Leo Dogg
    Posts: 61
    #2188421

    Does anyone have or know where I can lay my hands on a scrap Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Kenmore dish washer. I am repairing a KitchenAid that has a broken wire on it’s diverter motor connector.
    I can’t find a replacement connector unless I buy the entire wiring harness at about $150. The connector is a simple 2 wire 20 gauge and should cost about $5.
    If I can find a scrap Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Kenmore (many have a similar wiring set up) I could remove the connector and wire from and then splice it in my unit.
    I looked at a appliance bone yard in Hager but didn’t find anything.
    Here are a few photos of the connector.
    Any help would be appreciated.

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    bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4322
    #2188451

    I would just solder it to the other end, if its on a circuit board solder on the back side where the pins are soldered.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13475
    #2188460

    I have a Kitchenaid that is about 20 years old that I ripped out of my house. If you can wait until next week, (and it has the connector you want) I’ll cut it our and send it.

    PM me your contact info

    JEREMY
    BP
    Posts: 3894
    #2188537

    Talk to the local scrap guy. My neighbor is always getting that crap dropped off.

    Leo Dogg
    Posts: 61
    #2188653

    Here’s a photo of the connector, wire and location.

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    1. Diverter-Motor-Wire-2-1.png

    Leo Dogg
    Posts: 61
    #2188657

    Another look.

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    1. Diverter-Motor-Wire-3.png

    Coletrain27
    Posts: 4789
    #2188659

    find somebody local that works on electronics and they should be able to fix that pretty easy i would think

    Leo Dogg
    Posts: 61
    #2188660

    One more try to get the photo right.
    Located near Hager City.

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    1. Diverter-Motor-Wire-4.png

    bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4322
    #2188703

    Its posable to solder that but a little harder then normal because you will need to open up the white plastic case to get to the board to solder.

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 11626
    #2188827

    Will a spade connector slip on those terminals where the 2 red wires connect?

    I would look at that as a possibility.

    slowpoke
    Perham Mn
    Posts: 238
    #2188961

    Easy fix. Mark the wires so you know where they go. Cut the plug off and crimp on the small spade connectors. Plug it in and done.

    Leo Dogg
    Posts: 61
    #2188964

    Thanks to everyone for the input.
    I’ll post when I get it running.

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