Whirlpool Washing Machine Lid Switch Bypass

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Whirlpool washing machine lid switch bypass.

Nov 30th 2020 by. Originally recorded september 2 2017 the owner of this machine was enthralled to know that the lid switch could be defeated. How to bypass lid switch on whirlpool washer. The connector has two wires attached to it one violet and one gray.

Insert a jumper wire into the lid switch connector that attaches to the control panel. Open trunk lid and locate the trunk light switch push switch to see if light goes off. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. Lets put this washer into diagnostic mode and see if there are any stored fault codes.

There s a springy piece of metal in it that you have to remove it s the actual lock. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. This is on a roper brand w m by whirlpool. 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.

If light does go off adjust switch to where trunk lid operates. Ok so there is no way to bypass this lid switch because the control board is looking for changes in resistance. You can now operate the washer through a full cycle. The famous gardner s seafoods ski show.

You have to lift the top of the case that the lid is attached to and pull the lock mechanism off. This guy has a good informative video on it. Bridge these two wires by inserting the bare ends of a jumper wire into the connector. Turn the knob 1 click left then 3 clicks right on click left and then 1 click right.

The main control checks the door lock assembly to get information about the state of the lock lock unlocked etc if the main control does not get the proper resistance readings back from the lock the control will not allow the washer to do anything.