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Ge Washer Magnetic Lid Switch Bypass. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The new lid switch is a magnetic switch under the top panel and a magnet screwed to the lid. I have tried a couple of sizes and nothing seems to work. It has no lid probe plastic tab clipped to the lid and also has no micro switch or arm under the top panel less moving parts.
5 when I received the new lid switch I checked the current before installing it and the new switch was working. A magnet is inside that piece of plastic. By bryan71 CheckrateLikes What size magnet do you need to bypass the lid switch on a plastic GE washer. Yes that is just a direct bypass of the lid switchif it still scrolls lid lock replace the motor. Actuators consist of two parts one on the lid and one on the lid switch under the case of the. If you dont know that GROUND is ALWAYS green then you dont need to do any electrical DIY repairs.
6 but then the washer still didnt work after.
The most common problem for GE washers not running is the lid switch. The most common problem for GE washers not running is the lid switch. GE top load washer gtw485asj4ws. My switch broke and I have found several posts here on how to bypass the Safety Switch temporarily while you wait for your new one to arrive but what if you want to do that permanently. Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. I have tried a couple of sizes and nothing seems to work.