Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

Lid lock wh01x26114 prevents the washer lid from opening during the wash cycle and spin cycle.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass. That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch.

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. This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.

Enter model number to search for the required part. Door lock motor and switch assembly. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. Ge washer door or lid won t lock.

Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly. Unplug the washer before installing this part. Checking between red and yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity of the lid switch. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level.

My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws. To unlock the lid. Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open. Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part.

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. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only. It requires 120 vac to activate the lock.

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