Fisher & Paykel Smartdrive Stops and starts?

I had the same problem with my F&P Smartdrive. I found it was the out of balnace level sensor as well. Gave the switch a good clead with an electrical cleaner and freed up the switching mechanism and now works again. Make sure you clean the swich and free it up as well as cleaning the connections. You should hear a click when you push the small button on the side of the switch.

Murray
March 2008

There are a number of threads on this (or very similar) problem. In another one it was suggested that the out of balance sensor switch had corroded and is the problem. This provided the clue I needed. The switch was OK but the connectors to the switch had the green gunk on it that you get from copper corroding. The moist area there causes grief. I just cleaned the connectors reassembled and it has been fine for a few months now. It is covered by the controller board but very easy to get at.

JayAre
October 2007