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The bottom spray arm on our LG dishwasher, Model LD-14AW3, will not spin. The diverter valve from top to bottom section does not operate, i cleaned it and the housing near the filter but still no go. any ideas? cheers, Dave

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I have the same problem, well - similar. The diverter is moving for me, however it is moving to the wrong position. It seems to move between the upper arm and then blocking off, rather than upper arm and then lower arm.
Did you manage to find a solution?

  • Anonymous Apr 12, 2011

    my prob turned out to be the motor that moves the valve from upper to lower arm. I had to call a repair man to replace the motor which was quite a big job. hope you get joy with your prob, maybe the stem that connects the motor to the valve is worn. pure theory

  • Anonymous Apr 12, 2011

    Thanks. We had a repair man come by today and he took the dishwasher away. He had a look at the motor and it looks like water was leaking as there was rusty water inside. Motor still works however may be faulty. He is investigating and getting back to us next week.
    Thanks

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