How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6011711 / WP8181651 Door Strike

Followed advice on the videos provided on this site. 

I ordered the door switch assembly and that did the trick. I installed it just as the video instructed. I was back washing clothes in no time because the install of the door switch assembly only took 15 min. I had also ordered the door strike just in case but did it turned out I did not need it. I had also ordered the door handle and the control knob for my model since they were both cracked and needed to be replaced. Changing these parts out took no time at all and the videos on how to change these parts helped. 

Easy, breezy fix. Back to washing. 

Called my brother who recommended this site. Using the model number got the correct parts. Watched the video. Installed them easily with no problem! 

By replacing them 

Remove and install the door latch switch 

Simply replaced the two parts, simple repair 

After watching the repair video several times, I bought the #20 "Torx" tip tool and rplaced the broken pieces. 

Determined switch was bad due to error code and bussing noise. I ordered new switch and also door latch that was cracked. 

I had to remove the door which allowed access to the striker as well as the door latch switch. Both were broken and I replace them. The machine now works correctly. Reviewing other comments, the striker will hit the latch opening about 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the center of the hole and requires you to force it slightly or (better) lift lightly while closing.