Kevin T Fairfax , VA August 15, 2016 Door latch swich damage GE washing machine did not start and one of the possible problems was the door latch. I opened the front panel and found out that the door latch electrical connection was rusted and damaged due to likely water drips thru the latch hole on the door. Took to damaged latch out and replaced the wire connection with new spade plugs. Got the new parts in 2 days and the dishwasher started right up after installation. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers