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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Lid Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18038235
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8318084

Washer won't start, agitate, or spin? A faulty lid switch is the likely cause. This safety switch is easy to replace in under 5 minutes with basic tools.

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Leslie, You can run an insulated jumper between the two colored wires to bypass the lid switch. Remember the green is ground so it would be the two other wires. We do not recommend using the washer in this state, only to allow the unit to drain. A jumper could cause heat and damage components or worse.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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