Fisher & Paykel EcoSmart Code 49: cold valve coil not responding

What 49 means

On Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart and EcoSmart top-load washers such as the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, and SmartDrive Phase 2 to 6 models like the GWL11, code 49 shows the Motor Control Module has measured a voltage from the valve diagnostic circuit that indicates the cold valve is not working. The most likely cause is a valve harness that is not connected correctly or an open-circuit valve. Cold fills fail, and the owner sees 49.

Common causes of 49

Cold valve harness not connected correctly
Cold valve open circuit
Control not reading the valve

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer. 2. Make sure the cold faucet is open and its hose is not kinked. 3. Plug in and run a cold-water cycle. 4. If 49 returns, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there

The valve and its connector are inside the cabinet
We test before replacing the valve
A written price comes before work

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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4949 questions

Will hot water still work?

Possibly, because the hot valve is separate. A warm or hot cycle may fill while a cold-only cycle fails.

Is a closed faucet the cause?

A closed faucet usually gives a fill-time message, not 49.

How does 49 differ from 48?

48 means both valves read wrong. 49 is cold only.