Dear Experts, We own a Maytag Neptune TL Washer MOD# FAV6800AWW that we purchased new 8-9 years ago. Recently, the unit will occasionally turn-on the full LED panel with flashing load level indicator

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• Posted on Oct 02, 2008

SOURCE: Maytag Neptune TL FAV6800AWW Overflows

Check the pump, pressure switch and related hose for small obsctructions. For reasons unknown they moved the pressure switch location to above the pump.

SOURCE: how to get front panel off neptune fav6800aww washing machine

Just a quick search in this forum fot "Front Panel" returned this post which says it better then I could.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t538238-remove_front_panel

SOURCE: MAYTAG NEPTUNE TL STOPS ON SPIN

I feel you are experiencing a clutch malfunction. If you call in a service repair company the cost will be in the $300 + range. Do the work yourself and if just clutch maintenance is required you’re looking at $10 - $15 for a can of WD-40 and some bearing grease. Worse case if you have to replace the clutch $55 range this worked fine in my series 16 your machine yours is a series 14 (1st two digits of your serial number). Here are the steps to remove the clutch and inspect. It is a tight work area but by tilting the washer back and blocking it up for a better reach angle you can drop the clutch out for maintenance. If the clutch roller bearings are rusted up or the clutch spring is broken you will have to replace the clutch.

Read thru the step by step below, review what other forum members had to say about the process and if you feel you can accomplish give it a try. There is a quick test to rule out an issue with the Tub Displacement Sensor but I feel the issue is a clutch malfunction.

Take a look at this post to see what the clutch looks like.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t1929564-during_spin_mode_get_dc_error_in_maytag

Post back for any questions or help. Rich

Access and remove the Clutch for maintenance
Disconnect 120VAC power cord.
The Service Manual and Sears Parts Direct for reference.
Raise the top of the machine. Insert a flat blade putty knife approximately 2.5” from the left and right sides of the washer top, depress the spring tabs securing machine top to the washer base. See page 33 of the SM for putty knife insertion point.
Remove the front panel see page 41.
Tools required;
3/8 inch socket and socket wrench to remove clutch pulley bolt. Page 47 of the SM
1/2 inch socket or wrench to loosen Drive Motor tension bolt.
5/16 nut driver or 5/16 ¼ socket on an extension to remove front panel see page 41 of the SM.
1. Lean the washer back and blocked in that position for a better reach angle. Rotate 3/8” clutch Pulley Bolt CW to remove clutch bolt.
2. Follow SM page 46 & 47 to remove clutch pulley.
3. Remove 4 screws holding plastic cover on clutch, inspect clutch spring to make sure it is not broken. Inspect roller bearings clean up with WD-40 and re-lube with bearing grease.
4. Replace white bearing plate into clutch pulley hub, insure key slot slips into clutch Spring pin in clutch hub.
5. Replace Clutch plastic cover with 4 screws.
6. Reseat clutch on spinner shaft and rock back and forth while lifting clutch with upward pressure to reseat clutch. When seated properly you will feel a 1/16-1/8" gap between the Pulley face and shaft end as mentioned and shown on page 47 of the SM. On reinstallation, tighten Clutch Pulley bolt CCW to 96” pounds 8’ foot pounds (Snug no torque wrench required).
7. Do a quick wash and make sure clutch runs true with no wobble or clicking sound. If the clutch has not been seated properly it will spin off. If this happens go to page 16 of the SM Board Output Test and turn on Drain Pump in Service Mode to pump out excess water.
8. Repeat steps 6&7 if the clutch has excessive noise or spins off.

Here are some folks that did this maintenance with positive results.
Positive Fix1/19
Positive Fix 1/18
Positive Fix 3/4
Positive Fix 3/4 different Forum

3.0 Tub Displacement Sensor Diagnostics check.

3a. Enter the Service Mode by pressing and holding the Enviro Plus and Spin Only keys for three seconds or the display reads “00”

3b. Press the Super Wash key display reads “in”…something like that.

3c. Press Delicates the Display will show “UC” (Unbalance Closed).

3d. Push tub to the back right corner of the machine the display should change to “UO” (Unbalance open). Release tub and the display will show “UC” (Unbalance Closed).

3e. Press Hand Wash.

3f. Pull tub to the front left corner while pushing the tub down the display should change to “UO” (Unbalance open). If you receive these results your Tub Displacement sensor should be OK.