John S Los Gatos , CA October 18, 2017 The rope that goes to the spring on the dishwasher door broke. Replaced the rope assembly and also the spring. It was necessary to replace the spring because the replacement rope has a different attachment to the spring than the original. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers