How to Troubleshoot & Replace Lg AP4998848 / EBF49827801 Washer Door Lock Switch

I looked up the part and ordered from the website. I did not want to use a cheap aftermarket part. The repair only took a few minutes and the part works great. 

After several Google searches I ended up at your site. I watched your video first on diagnosing the problem and how to fix it. I then ordered the part from your site. It got here the next day. I unplugged the machine, I took the top off of the washer, removed the switch and disconnected the wiring harness. I then installed the new switch and reversed what I did getting to the switch. I plugged it back in and tested it and it worked just as it should. 

I watched your YouTube video indicating the lock switch as a common failure and showing how to replace the part. I was able to easily navigate and find the correct part on your website. The part arrived in 3 working days and I installed it in 10 minutes. Everything is working like new and I was able to repair myself for less than $70! 

Replaced the door lock switch. 

The top of the washer did not come off, so we removed the door rubber seal to access the switch. It took us about 10-15 minutes. Better to use wood spatula to avoid damaging the rubber seal. 

Replaced the door lock mechanism. Thanks to the video on AppliancePartsPros.com, it made the repair very easy. Saved us from buying a new machine. 

Repaired switch till replacement arrived. Do not need to remove door seal to get to switch as seen on some videos. 

Replacement of the door lock switch. 

Replaced the Door Lock mechanism inside the machine. 

Originally, the machine continued to fill until the door latch couldn't hold the force of water and failed. I read a blog that was supported by AAP.com which stated that it was most likely faulty water inlet valves. I tested the valves by unplugging machine and the water continued to fill, confirming it was a faulty valve. I replaced both valves, part #'s listed here: Water Inlet Valve Assembly Part Number:5220FR2008F Water Inlet Valve Assembly Part Number:5220FR2006H This solved the problem of overfilling but the machine continued to have "control module like" symptoms such as adding time to the cycle, not advancing in the cycle and continually showing "open door" and "unlocked" messages when door was secured and locked. Unable to obtain a new control board due to its discontinuance, I started with the least expensive option, that being the following door lock switch: Washer Door Lock Switch EBF49827801 / AP4998848 After watching APP's video, I was able to quickly replace the switch from the front seal and have had no problems of any kind since. This was my 4th repair to this machine; tub bearings, heater coil replacement, water inlet valves and door lock switch. All parts have come from APP and all together APP.com has saved me the cost of a new washer and dryer combined! A single mother could do these last two repairs with two screw drivers and a pair of pliers. Thank you AppliancePartsPros.com!!