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   Adventurer In California (adventurer@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Aug-2025 14:43:39 JST Adventurer In California

   How do I separate wiring from thermostat without screws? In order to replace so hooking back up is needed.

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     Adventurer In California (adventurer@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Aug-2025 14:43:36 JST Adventurer In California

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     @4d3fect
     Well. I was able to get the parts replaced but multimeter testing suggested the parts I pulled were in fact working.

     I have an LG with smart diagnosis. When it first failed two weeks ago the code was for a thermistor. I order and replaced that and it still didn't work. Updated diagnosis said thermostat. So since I was tearing it down again I replaced several components and did a thorough cleaning.

     My husband found on Reddit that my problem is probably the controller but that replacement of the parts I already did is the correct step. The primary controller non OEM cheapest price I could find before tax and shipping is $211. LG is offering me a flat rate repair that includes parts for about $350.

     I really don't know what to do now. New machine or what.

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     I TRIED TO TELL YOU (4d3fect@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Aug-2025 14:43:37 JST I TRIED TO TELL YOU

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     @Adventurer Glad it worked out for you!

     -My recent washer repair failed. Replaced clutch and actuator successfully but resulted in an unidentifiable leak. Didn't want to get stuck replacing more parts (time and 💰) so new washer coming Friday..

     Steve's Place repeated this.
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     I TRIED TO TELL YOU (4d3fect@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Aug-2025 14:43:38 JST I TRIED TO TELL YOU

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     @Adventurer The white leads are removable lugs. (Just pull them off with fingers or pliers after noting which goes where). Can't quite see how the red lead is connected. Rivet, or ?

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     Adventurer In California (adventurer@sfba.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Aug-2025 14:43:38 JST Adventurer In California

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     I just got it. Had to screw it back in to get enough resistance to pull it off. Ty so much.

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     FurballsNHairballs (chrisholladay@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 21-Aug-2025 04:04:02 JST FurballsNHairballs

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     @Adventurer it looks similar to the two points in that connection earlier but it looks broken on that pic when I compare the two pics

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     Steve's Place (steter@mastodon.stevesworld.co)'s status on Thursday, 21-Aug-2025 04:04:02 JST Steve's Place

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     @ChrisHolladay @Adventurer I'm coming to this thread really late. So late, I don't know what started this, so take this with a grain of salt.

     The thermostat is probably supposed to be attached to metal for it to operate. In that case, if it is hanging loose, it's just measuring ambient air.

     I can't tell if the rivet has anything to do with attaching the thermostat, but if you found it was loose to begin with, that might have been a problem.

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     FurballsNHairballs (chrisholladay@mastodon.social)'s status on Thursday, 21-Aug-2025 04:04:03 JST FurballsNHairballs

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     @Adventurer should slude right off with a tug on the metal where wire meets...clamp down easy and pull from terminal

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     Adventurer In California (adventurer@sfba.social)'s status on Thursday, 21-Aug-2025 04:04:03 JST Adventurer In California

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     @ChrisHolladay
     Question if you don't mind. Today I stepped on a little metal piece that looks like a rivet that was on the wire or perhaps the part. Before I open it again, is it possible this loss of the river is causing the non start? I am attaching a picture because I am not clear on the vocabulary.