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I have an ancient Maytag DE410 electric dryer that won't start. I have repaired it through the years but this has me stumped. I push "start" and nothing happens. - There is power - The "start" button works properly per my DMM - The "cycle" button works properly with 0 ohms when pushed, open when released - The three thermal fuses show 0 ohms - The timer switch appears to work properly. I get opens and closes on the three switches noted in the schematic when I turn the dial through the cycles. I can hear the motor and it appears to be turning - With power, the heater coil turns on when not in "fluff" cycle - The door switch works properly That got me to the motor and the centrifugal switch. How do I test this? It has the lever that activates the switch...is that lever normally down or normally up? What is the proper position and how do I test the switch paths? I have not jumped the motor directly with a patch cord. Which wires/connectors do I jump? I prefer to avoid this step if possible, but I may have to check it Any suggestions for troubleshooting this dryer? I am stumped thanks