Whirlpool Washer Lid Lock Clicking

This is a very common problem.
Whirlpool washer lid lock clicking. The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. This is one of the most common problems with direct drive washing machines. If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective. If the lid will not lock and keeps clicking on your whirlpool cabrio washer it is probably a faulty lock switch assembly.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity. To diagnose this problem you ll want to put the washer in a spin mode. Next open the lid and insert a screwdriver into the lid switch actuator hole. To find just the right part enter your model number.
Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet. Door or lid latch assembly. We can help you find your model number right away. Lid lock switch keeps on clicking unable to start washer i have a whirlpool washer model wtw4616fw2 that is about 4 months of use and now my lock switch keeps on making a clicking sound which would not lock my washer for it to start.
Click on shop parts or select the kind of product you re working with on the left and we ll help you find the right part. I am having similar issue with the lock continually clicking. You will need to take a look at the lid lock assembly and see if there is a visible issue with it possible electrical issue or possibly something else may be causing the issue. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.
If your whirlpool cabrio washer will fill with water but won t spin the lid lock switch is probably bad. The switches should have continuity according to their design. Whirlpool washer door or lid won t lock. Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is.
Initially the washer starts with adding some water then stopping to lock the lid in which then it clicks 4 5 times and shuts down.