Also, have you ever tried to buy a replacement cam
switch controller,
never mind replace one?
It's listed in the spare parts lists for the washing machine/dishwasher,
so I assume it's no harder to get than any other (oriignal) spare.
I've never replaced one, as I've always managed to repair them using
contacts raided from power relays, odd bits of metal, and in one case a
new motor (which are pretty generic, actually. In all cases I had to
remove the timer from the washing machine, it was just a matter of a few
screws and a lot ow wires iwth faston (Lucar Spade) terminals. Either
keep a note of what goes where, or refer to the wiring diagam...
In cany case, obtaining and replacing an electronic timer/controller is
no easier.
-tony