Maytag Neptune Model #MAH5500BWW

[jambatt]

Machine will not spin. Put in service mode and initiated quick spin test. Drum turns erratically at low rpm speeds. RPMs bounce all over the place. 48 rpm to 98 rpm and all points in between. Accessed diagnostic codes and 5 (continous unbalanced circuit) showed up several times. Cleared diagnostic code list and ran washer with no clothes in it. Cycled through until it reached spin cycle. Drum started and stopped numerous times but at very low rpm then just stops all together. Found same problem on an earlier post but no solution was ever given. Suggestions?

[Trying to help]

If you have an open OOB circuit it will cycle under 100RPM's up and down up and down throughout the test.  The board codes indicate an open OOB as well.  You have one switch located right at the bottom of the tub, at the 6 O'clock position and two located under the top on the right side.  The form a complete circuit from the board starting on the P3 connector Red 23 wire down to the switches and back to the same P3 connector on the Orange 40 wire.  If you pull the P3 and ohm the harness from Orange 40 to red 23 and have an open, inspect the quick disconnect and the switches.  Either you will have a loose connection or an open switch.   

[jambatt]

Thanks. Turned out to be loose connector.

[Trying to help]

  Cool find my fellow greenbottle drinker.  Did not have to cough up any money to da man for parts!!