[broken washer dude]

hi all,

this is a maytag performa. when the unit hits the spin cycle it continues to agitate, the motor will not change direction so it can spin. did not want to buy a whole new control/timer module. tell me what I can meter out and replace, or am I stuck having to buy a new one? I am pretty sure that the model number listed above is correct. I already flipped it over, and did the gear/brake inspection thing, the bottom stuff looks flawless, its gotta be in the motor control somewhere.....

Tom

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

Pull front cover and turn tranny pully one way for spin, other way for agitate. If ok you have a bad timer.

[RobertJia]

I have the same problem with y 7 year old PAV2300 washer. How to pull off the front cover? What should I check here? Appreciate for any help!

[RobertJia]

I found the way to pull off front cover and I found that the motor part could move back and forth a little bit (it is surprise to me since I thought it should sit on the metal frame and should not move). Is there anything wrong here?
I could pull the belt one way for spin, but I fell that it is hard to move. The agitate part is pretty smooth.
I also check the belt and it seems not broken. What should I check next?
Anther information: It could spin last week before I fixed the water overflowing issue. But I did not touch any part with the timer. any idea?
Thanks