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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Lid Switch by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18038235
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8318084

Washer won't start, agitate, or spin? A faulty lid switch is the likely cause. This safety switch is easy to replace in under 5 minutes with basic tools.

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For Whirlpool Washer Lid Switch (Part Number: OEM18038235)

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Steve, To remove your control panel you will want to use a putty knife and slide it under the corner of the front of the control panel on either side and push the spring clip and lift up.

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Rome, The plastic connector WP62889 is available, but it does not have "tails" to splice. You would need to repair the harness using wire cutters, and terminal pins for the wire ends( you could find the female terminals at the local Radio Shack, or local hardware store or electrical supply). The wiring harness is a very good option, and you may want to seriously consider that.

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Charles, To get the connector that goes to the lid switch you would need to have the wire harness which is part number 3957358.

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Hello John. Your lid does have screws in the side of the lid. You have to remove those screws. Look down by the hinge.

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Lak, In most cases if there is an intermittent operation error then the issue will most likely be in the lid switch.

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Liz, Yes this issue will most likely be a lid switch that is failing and need to be replaced.

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Hello Dennis. You will need to order W10404050 for your model. Also, there is a video on the parts page of how to replace this part.

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