Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Lid Switch Assembly by Whirlpool

Josie, you're on the right track, It could be a bad lid switch or a loose wire connectionWPW10619844(example only) . Also check and make sure the hinges are not loose and the lid is not bent or caved in. You can access the lid switch assembly by raising the top of the washer, using a putty knife and pressing in on the spring clips located about 3 inches in from the corners, in the seam between the top and front panel assembly, after you unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the wiring and switch are OK, as well as the loading lid, you'll need to suspect the main control board WPW10189966 . You'll need to have a proper model and serial number to order the correct parts for your washer. Good Luck.