My direct drive washer will fill ok, agitates ok but when it comes to the spin and drain cycle the washer comes to a screeching halt...no spin, no draining and the timer stops, what's up?

A bad lid switch or broken lid switch plunger will allow the washer to fill and agitate bit can prevent the spin and draining from occurring, check the lid switch as a good place to start.

Related links:

~ How to by-pass a lid switch for testing the washer

~ Basic electrical tests and information

~ Inglis, Whirlpool, Kenmore Direct drive washers - How to take apart - Cabinet off, cabinet on, checking or replacing a lid switch, replace the pump, replace motor coupling or motor.

~ Something NEW to check for when looking at that lid switch.