Ge Washer Lid Lock Switch Bypass

It requires 120 vac to activate the lock.

Ge washer lid lock switch bypass.

Remove the lid lock switch assembly. 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. 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. This manufacturer approved lid lock part number wh01x26114 is for washers. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only.

Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly. My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws. 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.

That way you ll have no difficulty accessing it with your tools. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. 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. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.

This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector. Unplug the washer before installing this part. Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance.

Ge washer door or lid won t lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part. Enter model number to search for the required part.

Lid lock wh01x26114 prevents the washer lid from opening during the wash cycle and spin cycle. Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid. To unlock the lid.