Electrolux 2100 Problem (help needed!)

[eurekastar]

I have an Electrolux 2100 that turns on but immediately turns off when the hose is attached. The bag change light also comes on. With the hose off, it runs fine until I place my hand up against the intake. It then immediately shuts down, with the bag change light also coming on. I don't think the bag is the problem because it is brand new.

I don't know anything about these newer models. I've only serviced older models. But I'm guessing there is a problem with the airflow sensor.

I bought it from a lady a few years ago who rarely ever used it, because her housekeeper usually brought her own vacuum. It still looks almost brand new. I use it from time to time and have never had a problem until now.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

 

[marks_here]

Turn the dial one way or another & keep testing it until it stops popping open

 

[eurekastar]

Changing the dial doesn't seem to resolve the problem. I suspect this part is the guilty culprit.

http://evacuumstore.com/p-2518-electrolux-control-valve.aspx

 

[tig21er]

Sounds

like a bad auto control valve. That could be a bad o-ring that is in it.

 

[marks_here]

Correct. That's it ... Was going to tell you that if the dial didn't work

 

[eurekastar]

Well, this should be fun! I've never torn into one these plastic body models. A new adventure!

 

[marks_here]

Open the front & the sides slide off, the the back cover is held by 4 pins, you'll see them once it's open

 

[marks_here]

Ohh watch the wiring..once it's open you might want to write down what wires go where or take a pic of it

 

[tig21er]

You

don't have to take it all apart to check. The dial will come off from the top and expose the auto valve. When you unscrew the dial from the assembly you will find one of the two O-rings holder is broken. Buy a new valve and just put the dial back on the assembly . Let me know if that is your problem and I will make sure you can get it back together.

 

[marks_here]

Oh sorry, I gave out wrong info

 

[tig21er]

Mark,

glad to see you caught the mistake early.

 

[tig21er]

The

valve problem is something that I came across just in the last two years. Taught how to fix by Franchise Owner that was a Service Manager first.

 

[marks_here]

Is it the other ones without the dial you slide apart?

 

[thermokid]

Electrolux 2100

I have that same vacuum and the same problem. I suspected that dial had something to do with the problem. My 2100 will run for awhile if you lay it on its side...I gave up trying to take it apart though.. I will have to try taking the top off again.. Dan

 

[kloveland]

Jimmy told me on a previous thread that it is best to take these apart face down. Then you won't have to disconnect the wires on the top. I found out the hard way when I first took one apart with the control panel on top. After the tank is disassembled, check to see if all the hoses are connected and clear. Those later Elux plastic tanks seem to have a lot of power.

 

[tig21er]

Look

at the dial on top. Pull it up then you will see the control underneath. No need to take the body apart to check the problem. I will try and locate a diagram to take body apart. If you take the body apart a don't know what you are doing you could be in big trouble.

 

[tig21er]

If

you do take it apart dodo wiring diagrams or you will have problems.

 

[eurekastar]

That's for all the information! This all will help a lot if I need to take it apart!

 

[DesertTortoise]

And here I was thinking it was a blocked hose. Lots to learn here.