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Lid Switch Assembly

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM18018714

Manufacturer Part Number: WP22001682

The Lid Switch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This assembly includes two switches, a bracket, and a fuse. It is responsible for detecting whether the lid is securely shut, allowing the washer to proceed with the selected wash cycles.

Causes of a faulty or damaged lid switch assembly can include regular use, wear and tear, or electrical malfunctions. These factors can result in issues such as the washer not starting or stopping mid-cycle, safety concerns if the washer operates with the lid open, or error codes indicating lid switch failure.

Symptoms of a bad lid switch assembly may include:

The washer not starting or not responding when the lid is closed
The washer stopping mid-cycle or not completing the wash cycle
Error codes indicating a problem with the lid switch

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Cybott70 August 13, 2011 for Model Number LA4800XTW0

What is the correct lid switch for my model washer? AP3094142 OR AP 4026359? I don't know which one to buy yet. My machine just sits there no agitate no spin will fill and drain but that;s it. Am I correct with the lid switch replacement? I hear no click and a piece of plastic just hangs under the oval slot where the lid plastic probe inserts into.

1 Answer

Hi Cybott70. The lid switch assembly will come with the metal levers and terminals. This part # is W10820036. Thank you.

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Stephen July 29, 2011 for Model Number LAT9605AAE

Tub fills, timer advances, but agitator motor runs intermittently. Timer continues to run to the off position. The cycle selected finishes, but agitation remains intermittent...resulting in a poor wash cycle. How do I fix this? HELP PLEASE!

1 Answer

Hi Stephen. Is your belts and pulleys slipping against one another? The belt kit is part # 12112425, also clean your pulleys innner area's where the belt ride with alcohol. There is a stop lug directly underneath the bottom drive shaft. It has a phillips screw with it, it has to be tight and the lug properly adjusted also. If your timer is sending 120vac to the motor, then it is possible that your motor switch or windings are weak also. Is there anything stuck in between the inner basket and outer tub? This will slow the operation down also. Is your pump clear? Remove all belts and spin the pump,motor for free turning. The transmission pulley should turn counterclockwise,lifting the brake and turn the tub free if there is not anything stuck in there also. The motor part # is 12002353. Best of luck. Thank you.

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Earl H. June 10, 2011 for Model Number law94aal

Washer will not pump sud saver water back in machine.

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Hello Earl. When you turn it to the area where the water should be returning back to the tub, do you hear the motor running? If it is, you could have a issue with the diverter valve 201168. Thanks!

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Michael June 01, 2011 for Model Number LAT9606AAM, s/n 15314370SK

Machine just stopped, no power, have 115 to timer, do not see this fuse anywhere. Lid switch is sealed plastic unit. How can I check? Has 4 poles labeled NEUT, LINE, MOTOR, MACHINE. Tested and MOTOR/MACHINE line opens and closes with switch. Nothing on other 2 lines.

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Hello Michael. According to the model and serial number you provided, 12001908 is the correct lid switch for your washer. It does not use the fuse. You will need to replace the lid switch kit. Hope this helps.

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Jackie May 31, 2011 for Model Number Maytag A500

Just bought a lid switch assembly from you--washer not working at all. Fixed the problem, worked like new. Now several weeks later washer fills, but does not do anything else. Fuse, or bad switch?

1 Answer

Hello Jackie. Check and make sure the fuse is good. Also check and make sure the switch assembly is positioned properly when the lid closes. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Joe April 25, 2011 for Model Number LA25CS

Keeps blowing the fuse.

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Hello Joe. Did you change the lid switch assembly, or just the fuse? If you are just changing the fuse, you will need to replace the lid switch assembly. If you changed the assembly, you will need to set it right, so the switches make up properly. When the lid closes, it should press in on the large black switch and not on the micro-switch. Hope this helps.

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Doug March 27, 2011 for Model Number LAT 8204 AAE

The lid switch seem to have continuity, but in checking the check switch I have continuity only when I touch my ohm meter to the red leg and the white leg. I get nothing from any of the other legs. Is my check switch bad? The tub was filling and then it wouldn't go to the agitation cycle.

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Hello Doug. It sounds like the lid switch may be bad, if the check switch is open. Hope this helps.

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