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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Rotary Start Switch by Ge

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Part Number: OEM14942739
Manufacturer Part Number: WE4M519

Dryer won't start or starts automatically? Failed rotary start switch is likely. DIY repair in 5-10 minutes with basic tools. Video guide included.

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For Ge Dryer Rotary Start Switch (Part Number: OEM14942739)

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Hello Margaret. According to the model number, WE4X881 is the correct switch and should work on your model. They do not list a 3 wire switch.

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Jim for Model Number DBSR463GG8

I need to fix or replace my rotary start switch. The last time I tried to use my GE dryer, the knob came off when I tried to rotate the switch to start the dryer. The knob is not broken and there is no piece of the shaft in the knob either. I heard the switch fall in the control panel housing. I watched your repair video and there are some differences. The four panel mounting screws are screwed into the aluminum back and not down into the back of the porcelain panel. Also, the screws look like they take a square bit instead of the Torx 20 indicated in your video. The dryer is not easy to access the back side but screws and top control panel can be accessed by leaning over dryer. Have to disconnect the attached flexible metal hose to move dryer out into room (it is next to the washer in an enclosure) and possibly even have to disconnect the gas line at the union. I am hoping that the rotary start switch mounting tab came loose and then the switch came completely loose when I turned the switch knob. According to your repair video, I would only have to remount the switch if the switch is OK. If the switch is broken, then I will have to order a new one. First: Can I remove the panel cover on this model by removing the four screws at the rear top of the aluminum back plate that seem to attach the aluminum back to the panel but not sure? Second: What is the chance that the switch came loose and is not broken? Thanks for any help you can provide. Jim Mayes

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Hello Jim. Yes, it shows that the back panel of the control panel can be removed by removing the screws from the back panel. You should be able to access and replace the switch from there.

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Hello Michael. No, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Not the switch.

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Hello Deb. Try turning the drum by hand, with the door switch taped closed and while pressing start button, and see if it starts. If so, the motor is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Bob, You would need to get a piggy back connector to connect the 2 red wires to the same terminal. You can get piggy back terminal part number TJMA02896-1.

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Bob, you could cut the terminals off the red wires and put a 1/4" female spade terminal on them that will combine them.

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