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I am replacing the timer on a Kitchenaid KGYS850JQ1 gas dryer. The timer is model M460-G. I have the wiring diagram, but there is an existing white wire with blue stripe that is not shown on the diagram, and there are some unlabeled connectors on the timer. Where does this wire go? I have photos that show the timer wiring and diagram.

Submitted: 306 days and 16 hours ago.

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Posted by appliance doctor 306 days and 15 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXXXXX. Thank you for asking your question on JustAnswer. The other Experts and I are working on your answer. By the way, it would help us to know:
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send me the photos

306 days and 15 hours ago.

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Not sure how to send them on this service, but they are posted at:

http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/21267-unidentified-white-blue-wire-timer.html#post57805

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Posted by Francis 306 days and 15 hours ago.

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hello,

i did viewed youe pictures on the other site. unfortunately, if you used the model number of the timer "M460-G " , this is the base model number. meaning all the timer wih this model number would have the same base for mounting puposes. however, the contacts inside would be different for each particular model of your dryer.

i found the other numbers at the lower left to be useful. it would also indicate a timer for a particular machine. the timer in the picture has " XXXXXXXX "

can you check the old timer if it has those numbers and if they are different, then you have to order the timer with the same number as of those printed in the lower left hand corner.

another thing, can you send the electrical diagram of your unit and if the new timer comes with an electrical diagram, can you send it here also?. or e-mail me XXXXXXXXX@XXXXX.XXX

Edited by Francis on 1/20/2009 at 4:34 AM

306 days and 14 hours ago.

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The part numbers are the same with the exception of the final letter, the original is A and the new one is B. The labeling and position of all contacts is the same. I will scan and send the diagram from the original unit.

RT

Posted by Francis 306 days and 14 hours ago.

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ok..and can you please trace where is the wire with blue stripe came from.? that would help me trace it too.

306 days and 3 hours ago.

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The white wire with blue strip comes from the fabric selection switch to the timer.

RT

305 days and 23 hours ago.

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I would appreciate a response with a solution, as I need to get this working ASAP.

RT

Posted by Francis 305 days and 18 hours ago.

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hello,

you are right sir, it was not recorded in its schematics where would that wire would be going to. i will ask a colleague of mine and see what he says. if i do not have a solution, then i will opt out again for others to help you asap.

305 days and 18 hours ago.

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Thanks, I need a solution as quickly as possible.

Posted by Francis 305 days and 18 hours ago.

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hello,

i saw from the diagram that only two wires came off the temp selector which is the fabric selector at the panel, ( vilolet and blue) can you take a picture and send it to me and it might help us further.

i have to be off line for 2 hours and be back to continue on your porblem. by that time, my colleague could have found a solution as well.

Posted by Francis 305 days and 14 hours ago.

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hello sir,

the two wires that came out of the temperature selector in the diagram says its a blue and violet. the actual wires used were white with blue and white with violet.so trace the diagram and hook the white with blue to where the blue wire is connected to the timer as the diagram says.

i hope that will solve your problem now.

305 days and 3 hours ago.

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I followed your instructions but it still does not work. What next?

Posted by Francis 305 days and 3 hours ago.

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hello,

you mean it will not start? is that the original problem why do you replace the timer?

305 days and 2 hours ago.

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Prior to replacing the timer, the machine would start and run normally, but the timer would stick in one place and not advance. Now, nothing happens at all.

RT

Posted by Francis 305 days and 2 hours ago.

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wow..ok..we can trace your power.

can you measure voltages? do you have the meter to measure voltages?( be careful handling live wires.)

we can trace your diagram and check where it is failing.

305 days and 1 hours ago.

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I will not have time to deal with this for several days. I will get back to you when I can.

RT

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ok..will be waiting. Take care where you are going.

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The part numbers are the same with the exception of the final letter, the original is A and the new one is B. The labeling and position of all contacts is the same. I will scan and send the diagram from the original unit. RT

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ok..and can you please trace where is the wire with blue stripe came from.? that would help me trace it too.

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The white wire with blue strip comes from the fabric selection switch to the timer. RT

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I would appreciate a response with a solution, as I need to get this working ASAP. RT

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hello,you are right sir, it was not recorded in its schematics where would that wire would be going to. i will ask a colleague of mine and see what he says. if i do not have a solution, then i will opt out again for others to help you asap.

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Thanks, I need a solution as quickly as possible.

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I followed your instructions but it still does not work. What next?

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hello,you mean it will not start? is that the original problem why do you replace the timer?

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Prior to replacing the timer, the machine would start and run normally, but the timer would stick in one place and not advance. Now, nothing happens at all. RT

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wow..ok..we can trace your power.can you measure voltages? do you have the meter to measure voltages?( be careful handling live wires.)we can trace your diagram and check where it is failing.

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I will not have time to deal with this for several days. I will get back to you when I can. RT

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ok..will be waiting. Take care where you are going.

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Not sure how to send them on this service, but they are posted at:

http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/21267-unidentified-white-blue-wire-timer.html#post57805

RT

The part numbers are the same with the exception of the final letter, the original is A and the new one is B. The labeling and position of all contacts is the same. I will scan and send the diagram from the original unit.

RT

The white wire with blue strip comes from the fabric selection switch to the timer.

RT

I would appreciate a response with a solution, as I need to get this working ASAP.

RT

hello,

you are right sir, it was not recorded in its schematics where would that wire would be going to. i will ask a colleague of mine and see what he says. if i do not have a solution, then i will opt out again for others to help you asap.

hello,

you mean it will not start? is that the original problem why do you replace the timer?

Prior to replacing the timer, the machine would start and run normally, but the timer would stick in one place and not advance. Now, nothing happens at all.

RT

wow..ok..we can trace your power.

can you measure voltages? do you have the meter to measure voltages?( be careful handling live wires.)

we can trace your diagram and check where it is failing.

I will not have time to deal with this for several days. I will get back to you when I can.

RT