Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass.

Checking between red and yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity of the lid switch. This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. Door lock motor and switch assembly.

My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector. Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open.

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. 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. Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly.

Unplug the washer before installing this part. It requires 120 vac to activate the lock. Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet.

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. Ge washer door or lid won t lock. This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part.

Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid. That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools. To unlock the lid.