Ge Washer Lid Lock Bypass

Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet.

Ge washer lid lock bypass.

Washer lid lock wh44x10288 4 7 out of 5 stars 21. This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only. It requires 120 vac to activate the lock. My model has three wire lid ge model gtw680 bsj0ws.

Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet. Starting in 2015 top load washers feature a lid lock that engages when the washer is either load sensing before and during fill or when it is spinning above 50 rpm. I assumed lid switch bad and so tried to bypass switch. Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open.

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. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. 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.

Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is. Only 20 left in stock order soon. Wh02x24399 ge washer lid lock striker 4 5 out of 5 stars 24. Checking between red and yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity.

The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from red violet from j512 board connector. Wilkeyeverett the lid lock and switch are together in one part. You cannot set the washer to lock for the entire cycle. However some washing machines come with a lid lock.

I want to bypass lid fault but i m not sure what color wires to connect. Ge wh02x24399 washer lid lock strike genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part 4 6 out of 5 stars 73.