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The drive motor has a centrifugal switch. When the trash compactor is started, current flows through the centrifugal switch. The centrifugal switch then opens, causing the trash compactor ram to move down. If the centrifugal switch fails, it can stick in the open position, causing the motor keep moving the ram up and down. Since it is difficult to test the drive motor, first test all of the more commonly defective components. If none of these components are defective, replace the drive motor.