Washing Machine Lid Lock Blinking

Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is closed when it s really open.

Washing machine lid lock blinking.

Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. Be sure lid lock and lid striker are clean as lint or detergent buildup can block the switch and cause the flashing light. My 36 month old maytag washer mvwc300vw1 had a sensing light and a blinking lid lock light. The problem may not necessarily be a broken lid lock.

Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. I followed the advice from many on the net and serviced the lid lock switch. Check the video links below for more info.

Ghp lid lock flashing possible lid lock problem but for the most part it is telling you there is a problem with the washer at which time you can put in diagnostic mode and retrieve error codes to tell what the problem is. Click here to review a video for more information about the lf or f8 e1 error code. If your machine s motor begins to hum for a second and then stops with the lid lock still blinking you ll need to go back to the diagnostic codes to look for speed sensor or shifter errors. Be sure the lid lock and lid striker are aligned and secure as they can become loose from years of vibration or slamming the washer lid shut.

You can order replacement washer parts or find other helpful tips on our washer repair help page. If it does not detect both water supply hoses are turned on the control detects a problem with the water pressure sensor. How to fix the lid lock light flashing on my top load washer. The lid lock light on vmw washers made by whirlpool kenmore and maytag will flash whenever there is a problem with the washer.

Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet. I finally found the wiring diagram inside the front panel and was able to determine the switch would not cause the symptoms i had. The lid will lock and the machine will enter a pump out mode for 8 minutes.