I have read the relevant discussion on this matter but thought someone might be able to help as this problem seems to have other causes.
I have a Bosch W/M model WFO2865 UK/1. It starts the wash cycle and runs out of time - it does not move on to the rinse cycle. It performs the wash action. I then changed the heating element, it turned out the element was ok as it reads about 26 ohms but I left the new element in the machine anyway. I then tried the NTC sensor, it reads about 5000 ohms so it is working. I then tried the machine and poured in hot water manually, the wash cycle went through and progressed to the rinse and spin. So I assume the NTC is not faulty. I then checked the pressure switch. I disconnected and blew into he hose to unblock any blockage, there was none. I blew into the switch, it clicks only once although there are 4 contact terminals on it. Water level is normal in wash or rinse mode. So, I now use the machine by manually feeding it with 10 liters of hot water (not very hot, perhaps around 50c) to start it and it completes the cycle (30 or 40 c program). What could be the cause the problem? There are no loose wires or connections either. I wonder if the water level pressure switch feeds the heating element? Is it suppose to click once? why 4 wire are connected to it?
Many thanks