Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.
Override washing machine door lock.
The door lock assembly requires a screwdriver to open to clean or replace any damaged parts.
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Each cam is different depending on the brand of machine.
Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level.
The door lock switch assembly is located in the rim of the door.
Some whirlpool machines may take the 360 turn with extension.
Remove the lid lock switch assembly.
Use a 1 4 inch 0 64 cm nut driver to loosen the two mounting screws holding the box in place on the bottom of the panel.
Service door locks come with a tubular lock key tension washer and locking cam.
A multimeter can help you to know if the switch and the solenoids in the assembly are working properly.
Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance.
It may just need a quick cleaning of the sensitive solenoids.
Place the lid door panel properly and fasten the retaining tabs or screws as necessary.
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Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer.
If your washing machine runs you have placed the magnet accurately in the proper location and successfully bypassed your washing machine s door lock.
Plug your washing machine with the electrical outlet.