Steve for Model Number whirlpool LSQ5945 We have been living with this problem for two years, time I fixed it. The washer fills with water then stops and does not go into the agitate cycle. As a joke, I told my wife to just bang the side and sure enough, it kicked in and worked the rest of the cycle, except, after filling again for the rinse, we must smack the side of the washer again. So, it does not go from fill to agitate correctly, all else works fine.
Answer Hello Steve. You need to check for any loose connections and also, you need to check the lid switch 3949247V and see if it is broken or if it is bad. To access the lid switch, Disconnect the power to the unit. Remove the two screws in the back corners of the control panel securing the control panel. Pull the control panel forward and flip it backwards. Next unplug the lid switch and remove the two brass colored clips securing the cabinet to the back wall using a flat blade screwdriver to pry them out. Pull on the front of the cabinet and slide the cabinet off the frame of the washer. You can now access and replace the lid switch 3949247V. Reinstall in reverse order. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, June 22, 2012