Whirlpool Cabrio Washing Machine Lid Lock Bypass

A simple bypass for the first type of lid switch is to simply jam a piece of wood into the switch causing it to activate the solenoid.

Whirlpool cabrio washing machine lid lock bypass.

You will need apply the jumper to whatever colored wiring attaches. While there are a number. Then connect the lid lock open wire to the off pole of the switch and the lid lock closed wire to the on pole of the switch. A lid switch when working properly tells the washing machine when the lid is closed thus allowing the washer to spin out.

Model answered by a verified appliance technician. Your diagram does not list the color code but shows that your lid lock connects to j6 on your control unit pcb. We have a newer whirlpool cabrio washer. This feature seems pretty handy until it malfunctions and your washer refuses to run.

Whirlpool washing machine. However some washing machines come with a lid lock. A switch and a lightbulb a few cobble clips let you bypass the whirlpool locking mechanism. Is there a way i can trick the washer into thinking the lid is closed.

A faulty switch will signal that the lid is still open even though it. Whirlpool cabrio washer wtw564oxw0 lid lock nor working new lock problem right now is something popped and flashed in area of where lid lock plugs in this happened when asked to bypass lid lock at sw read more. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. How do i bypass the lid lock on my whirlpool washing machine model number wtw4900bw1.

I want to see how it works but it has a lid lock and i obviously can t open it while its washing. I know i could take it apart and bypass the lid lock but i don t want to do that.