Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass.

That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools. I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws.

This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid. During the spin cycle pausing the washer does unlock the lid but you must wait until the basket has completely coasted down to a stop before the lid unlocks for safety reasons. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet.

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. Enter model number to search for the required part. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. Checking between red and yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity of the lid switch.

This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. Ge washer door or lid won t lock. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. 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. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. To unlock the lid.

The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only. Lid lock wh01x26114 prevents the washer lid from opening during the wash cycle and spin cycle.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part. Unplug the washer before installing this part.