Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass.

Enter model number to search for the required part. To unlock the lid. Ge washer door or lid won t lock. 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.

Unplug the washer before installing this part. My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. 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.

This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. Lid lock wh01x26114 prevents the washer lid from opening during the wash cycle and spin cycle. This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. 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.

Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only. It requires 120 vac to activate the lock. Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid. 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. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools.

Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part. The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.