Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass.

To unlock the lid. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Lid lock wh01x26114 prevents the washer lid from opening during the wash cycle and spin cycle. Unplug the washer before installing this part. This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part.

Door lock motor and switch assembly. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

Ge toploader washer was clicking relay like clicking sound after water filled but washer would not starting agitate or spin cycles and after a pause displaying end. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch. Enter model number to search for the required part.

Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer.

Use a 1 4 inch 0 64 cm nut driver to loosen the two mounting screws holding the box in place on the bottom of the panel. My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws. Checking between red and yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity of the lid switch. The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector.

That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools. Ge washer door or lid won t lock. Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid.