There s a springy piece of metal in it that you have to remove it s the actual lock.
Whirlpool washer lid lock bypass.
This switch is connected to a solenoid that completes a circuit allowing the machine to run only if the top is down.
This way an extra item or two.
Place the lid door panel properly and fasten the retaining tabs or screws as necessary.
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Plug your washing machine with the electrical outlet.
Turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the wall.
Now turn on the washer and lift the lid door.
The main control checks the door lock assembly to get information about the state of the lock lock unlocked etc if the main control does not get the proper resistance readings back from the lock the control will not allow the washer to do anything.
Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets.
You have to lift the top of the case that the lid is attached to and pull the lock mechanism off.
Once the machine is turned off for several seconds press the power button to turn the machine back on.
How to bypass the lid lock on a whirlpool washer method 1 of 3.
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Originally recorded september 2 2017 the owner of this machine was enthralled to know that the lid switch could be defeated.
This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.
It doesn t work on the red white and blue wired whirlpool it does send a lock signal but the washer won t do anything.
However some washing machines come with a lid lock.
This bypasses any locking mechanism including the control lock.
Hit cancel to stop the load and unlock the door.
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You can t bypass those style lid locks without making a elaborate toggle switch setup.
Press and hold the cancel button to turn off the load and cancel the cycle.
A simple bypass for the first type of lid switch is to simply jam a piece of wood into the switch causing it to activate the solenoid.
Accessing the lid lock switch.