Greg for Model Number MVWC6ESWW1 Original lid switch #8318084 plastic clip broke and wouldn't stay in place snug enough, so I ordered a new switch. With new switch installed, washer failed to start or run. Put old switch back in but wedged it in so washer lid would click and make it run. During all this fussing, another sensor switch (water sensor) failed, part #W10248240. Replaced it and washer acted normal for several months. Now the wedged lid switch is not working and ordered a second switch and installed it, however, it still won't run. Washing machine will run with a jumper wire. What am I overlooking?
Answer Greg, commonly the hinge that activates the lid switch gets slightly bent out of place or becomes loosened from screws backing out. This will cause it from being able to activate the lid switch properly. Inspecting the hinge screws to see if they have loosened would be recommended. Unfortunately, as the hinge WPW10225136 has been discontinued, if it has bent, it could be carefully bent back into place. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, September 28, 2020