Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass.

This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only. Unplug the washer before installing this part. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch.

Ge washer door or lid won t lock. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid.

This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws. It requires 120 vac to activate the lock.

Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly. 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. The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector. 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.

Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. To unlock the lid. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.

Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part. 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. 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.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Checking between red and yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity of the lid switch. Door lock motor and switch assembly.