Lever microswitch, the type used for door and position sensing in appliances
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Washer door / lid lock assembly

A lock assembly has a lock actuator (solenoid, motor, or wax/PTC heater) and one or more switches that tell the board it is locked. Check the command from the board, the actuator, the switch and the strike.

Cross-checked ~30 min moderateBrands: All

Before you start

  • Unplug before removing the lock
  • Never bypass a door lock to run a cycle
  • Live-voltage tests: use a CAT III-rated meter, insulated probes and one hand; keep the other hand away from the chassis

Diagnostic steps

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