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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Lid Switch Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM17951247
Manufacturer Part Number: 3949247V

Washer won't spin or drain? A faulty lid switch prevents the cycle from starting. This repair takes 15-30 minutes with basic tools and a video guide.

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For Whirlpool Washer Lid Switch Assembly (Part Number: OEM17951247)

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Hello Tom. You will need to remove the screws in the back corners of the control panel and flip the panel backwards. Then remove the wires going to the lid switch and the two brass colored clips. The cabinet will pull forward and slide off the unit. You can now access the lid switch. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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Hello Mel! It could possibly be the switch going bad, your model takes lid switch part number WP8318084. Make sure that the lid is aligned properly and the hinge 8318088 is in place. The model you have supplied RAS6233DQ0, did not pull up so we are using a model RAS6233PQ0 to supply part numbers. The part numbers given will be the part numbers needed, unless your model is different. Thanks.

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Hello Dennis. You will need check the control board inside the control panel and see if the R-11 resistor is burnt. If so, you will need to replace the control board WP22002989 and the wax motor WP22002119. Hope this helps.

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Hello Lou! Replacing that lid switch is actually fairly easy. After removing the top panel of the washer, the switch is held in by a few screws on a bracket. Remove those, unplug the old switch, and then plug in the new one. If you order the part and have any troubles installing it, you can visit the repair forum on our website and the techs there can provide additional info. I hope this helps! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com

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Hello Todd. You will want to locate your model number and find the correct lid switch for it. You can also provide us with the model number and we can help you locate the part. Thanks!

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Hello Liz. It sounds like the lid switch is bad, and will need to be replaced. If you can provide your model number, we can look the part up for you. Hope this helps.

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Hello Robert. Usually when the washer overfills you have to replace the pressure switch W10339251. The lid switch is a safety device used to stop the unit spinning once the door is opened. Hope this helps!

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Hello. Sorry Randy, but that number is not the model number we will need to locate the correct part. Thanks!

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