10
May
Kenmore 80 Series Washer Lid Switch Bypass. Click the notifications bell so you dont miss out on any future videos. Lid switch WP3949238 detects if the washer lid is open or closed and prevents the washer from spinning and agitating when the lid is open. I have a Kenmore washer 70 series model 11020722990 that we thought we were going to have to replace the lid switch on a few weeks ago until we opened it up and found that it was only the gray plastic piece that houses the lid switch had come apart. Well my washer stopped working again and the new switch seemed to be sticking.
In Kenmore 80 this switch can wear-out or its plastic screw bosses can break. I have a Kenmore washer 70 series model 11020722990 that we thought we were going to have to replace the lid switch on a few weeks ago until we opened it up and found that it was only the gray plastic piece that houses the lid switch had come apart. Had to replace the switch and the new switch has the locking mechanism built in it even though it isnt original. Dont forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE and thumbs up buttons. W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. This is a TEMPORARY fix for.
I have a Kenmore washer 70 series model 11020722990 that we thought we were going to have to replace the lid switch on a few weeks ago until we opened it up and found that it was only the gray plastic piece that houses the lid switch had come apart.
If those connections are okay you can check that lid switch in the manual diagnostic test mode as shown in the 2nd and 3rd images. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. Lid switch WP3949238 detects if the washer lid is open or closed and prevents the washer from spinning and agitating when the lid is open. If those connections are okay you can check that lid switch in the manual diagnostic test mode as shown in the 2nd and 3rd images. I come along and close lidcycle finishes. Well my washer stopped working again and the new switch seemed to be sticking.