Whirlpool - no spin, and keeps stopping?

It started with not taking in water, I fixed that by taking off the pipes and clearing the valves. Now it will not spin and it keeps stopping 3-4 times during each wash. We manually need to push the start button each time it stops to keep it going. How do I fix this?
Mr Ladybird, June 2004


done
There is a similar fault in the DIY section of this site which i gave an answer to. But it seems like the brushes have gone an easy job

john, June 2004
Sounds like a partial blockage. Check the filter and drain hose

Les, June 2004
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