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    Aug 30, 2012, 01:54 PM
    What causes a washing machine to not fill on its own have to turn on at wall
    I have to turn the water on and off at the wall or it will run no stop, why ?
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    Aug 30, 2012, 10:13 PM
    The water level switch/sensor is stuck. This can happen due to a hole in the plastic tubing or it has become disconnected from the tub, or just worn out. Here is a booklet explaining it: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/Und...c%20washer.pdf
    You may need to get an ohm meter to check it.
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