So, about 2 weeks ago the cord re-wind on the Hoover Aria had just had it, but the machine ran fine! But I wanted to get all the cable around, so I didn't have to drag the whole machine over to the nearest socket. The problem with the re-wind was a coil which was jamming the cable re-wind from working properly. This was taken out and the cord reeled out just fine. To my horror after removing this coil the machine wouldn't turn on. Soon after,  I found out this coil was part of the electrical circuit to the motor. (such a poor design!)

So, I have set myself a challenge to bridge over we're the coil was in order to make the machine work again. However, the wiring is sooooo overly complicated, mis-coloured, and just generally makes no sense to what I'm used to on YDKs or other motors alike.

There are now a total of 4 wires to wire up in order for the machine to work. Here's an overview inside the motor compartment...

The wires in from the mains (UK - 230-260V AC 49.9 - 50.1Hz). For those who don't know, the Brown is the LIVE and the Blue is the NEUTRAL

There's this other brown wire which goes into another component which I'm not sure what it is. This brown wire I would assume would correspond with the brown from the mains, however I'm not sure. This is because this brown wire is connected to a black wire straight underneath the connection. Then, at the other side of the component there's another brown wire, going into the motor.

And finally, here's the switch with a red and black wire going into it. The black wire on the previous photo coming out of the odd component goes into the motor, back out, and into the switch. Then out of the switch, the red wire trails into the motor.

Basically, here's the list of wires which need to be connected to the corresponding (and correct) circuit.

BLUE

BROWN

BLACK

RED

Usually I would know how to wire these up on a YDK or another motor similar, but because everything on the Aria is mis-coded  it's more of a challenge.

I hope I haven't got others scratching their head like me!

If anyone can help me that would be great! :)

Kind Regards,

Tim (RootCyclone)

So the circular what I called 'odd shaped component' is the thermal cut out then? yes?

I preferably want to wire it up as it was just without the re-wind being there, basically still using the switch, suppressor and all other bits n' pieces that still work fine.   

bollocks, I didn't say that. Urgh! tiredness again as well as trying to get the Aria to work! :(

Just look at reply #2 for the circular odd looking component picture, is that the thermal cut out?

Thank you vintagerepairer :) I now know the live goes into the thermal cut out. What about the Neutral (Mains blue wire), what do I with that? would this correspond with the red wire that is seen from the switch to the motor?

(If I come across a bit odd, I'm sorry, but I want to make sure that everything is ok. I want the Aria to live again, the last thing I want happening is it going up in smoke  )

That should be it, Sam!

I am beginning to understand it now, I hope the Aria lives again! :)