Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Switch by Whirlpool

Good possibility, check the lid switch for continuity as well. This troubleshooting video may help as well: https://youtu.be/bPD7JjS12HQ

Desperate-ado, Based on the information provided I would suggest you start by replacing the timer. The timer is not a serviceable item and the timer case looks to be cracked open a bit. WP8557393

Eppie, You will want to check to see if the motor is getting 120 vac to it when the washer is done filling with water. If there is then check the motor coupler to make sure that it is not broken and check to make sure that the drain pump is turning properly.

Suzy, Based on the model number provided the WP8318084 switch is not for your model, this is why you could not find it. The assembly for your model is part number W10404050 or our part number W10404050

Richard, If the unit is not filling then check to see if there is any power to the water valve. If there is power then the issue will be a faulty valve. If there is not then this will be a faulty temp control WPW10248240.

Maureen, As long as you can get the connectors out of the clip then you should be able to reuse the wires as long as there is not any damage to them.

Angelle, the lid switch WP8318084 can be accessed by removing the console. This can be done using a putty knife to slide it under each endcap from the front to press in on a spring clip. While pressing in on the clip, that side can be slightly lifted and the other side would need the same done. From this point, the console will slide forward and up, exposing the lid switch on the left side.

Dan, as the washer will drain, this lets us know that the motor is operating. It would be recommended that the basket drive W10820043 is inspected to identify if it is digging into the tub support 280184 excessively, potentially causing the brake to be unable to release during spin. Another thing that would need to be identified would be if the motor is pausing after draining as this allows the transmission 3360629 to shift from neutral into spin. If it is not pausing, this could be a failure in the timer WP8577787. If it does pause and the brake is not seizing up, the failure would be in the transmission not switching out of neutral.

Hypperhound, based on the information provided, it sounds like the timer WP8557301 is not pausing the voltage supply to the motor to allow the neutral in the transmission to shift into gear so that it can spin the basket.

Keith, there will be two blue wires on the timer WPW10199989 that would need to be tested for 120VAC when the timer is set to an agitation or spin. If there is not 120VAC at both, the timer has failed. If there is voltage, the next step would be to unplug the unit and inspect the drain pump for clogs, and the capacitor WP8572717 for signs of swelling or degrading. If the capacitor looks good, drain pump is clear, and the motor coupling 285753A is not worn or broken, it would be likely that the motor WP661600 has failed.