Amana / Maytag Washer Not Spinning - How to Test, Replace and Bypass the Lid Switch
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- If you have an Amana or Maytag washer that is not spinning the lid switch may be broken and needs replaced. In this video I show you how to test, remove and replace the switch to so your washer will spin again.
One more thing in this video is if you do not want to wait for the new part to arrive and you need to get some laundry done, I show you how to bypass the lid switch.
Bypassing the lid switch is dangerous, so keep that in mind. The washer will not stop spinning when you open the lid. You will have to push the timer knob in to get it to stop. Other than that the machine will operate perfectly normal.
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THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I opened my washer and found it full of water. Your video was the second one I watched and it solved my problem. My lid has some movement in it due to being older and has some rust. After seeing how you removed the switch, I put my hand up under the lid and made sure the metal arm was slotting in where it should, and voila! It was connecting correctly. You saved me a repair bill!Thank you again.
Omg!!!! Thank you so much. Just moved and set it up. Worked when I started it and came back to a full of water washer that won't run. Found your video tried it out and Viola!!!! It worked. You sir are a life saver.
Very informative, i appreciate the straight forwardness of this presentation.
THANK YOU!!!! I thought my 15 year old washer had died. I found your video and fixed the problem. The lid switch was bad so I followed your instructions and my washer is now spinning out the water and finishing my load of laundry. You are awesome!!!!
Thank you so much for this .. I thought my washer was dead.. it worked like a charm!! Thanks again!
Tanks bill, you are a BIG help the Lid Switch only Cost me $7.49 I Installed it my self
your are the man...
Great step by step help for my washer problem. Thank you
Worked like a charm! Thanks, great help and advice.
Thank you so much for making that video you are a lifesaver fixed
And if you don't have a volt meter, go ahead and bypass it and get the laundry done! Thank you so much for this video! I love this old washer.
2024 and this video helped me thank you ! Cause i need to get the laundry done
Thank you. My washer was loaded when it decided not to work. My son told me that it was working/washing oddly - like when the lid was open - a couple of days ago. So when my husband was looking at machine he thought it could be the switch. I jumped on youtube so I could get help to help him. Bypassed the switch and it worked. The only thing that was hard was locating the two philip head screws since it is full with water and up against a wall. Maybe a picture of where to find those two screws would be helpful. Again, thank you. :)
😊 watch this video once and my problem was solved thank you for posting and sharing your knowledge
Thanks a ton this was a life saver.
I know this vid is old but so is my washing machine! Thanks for the bypass, didn't want to scoop water out with a cup 💀
I got a washer with this problem. I found that I like this type of switch because you can actually fix it. I removed the cover and cleaned the contacts that were oxidized. Contacts are very easy to remove and put back in. Putting the switch back into place, it was still not actuating. I found that the actuating arm attached to the washer's lid was not depressing the switch far enough to actuate it. So I bent the arm to hit a little lower and now the washer is working as it should.
Saved me $450.00 on a new washer. Thanks!
Thanks buddy, your video saved my butt!!
Dude! Thanks for the video! We definitely owe you a beer!!!
thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!! I fixed the washer!!!!!!!!
very good job thank's!!!
Thanks good job am Lawrence from Kenya
Thanks dude!
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!
Thanks its all fixed!!!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks for videos sir
And make more videos about
Samsung front load washing machine
Pcboard repair & soultion
Thank you very much sir
Mr. Newberry, Good charisma on camera, setup a shop light(s) behind the camera to brighten things up, and include links to some of your similar videos in the description below. Good job, look forward to seeing what you else you do.
Keith Richards Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Thank you. I really appreciate how detailed and clearly explained your style is! Makes it easy for us newbies👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
To remove the selector dial (which you already have done in the video) do I just pry it out? Thanks for any help.
Very informative video thanks. May I ask a question? My Maytag washer switch has 4 wires, red blue yellow and white how could I bypass this lid switch? Your help is greatly appreciated thanks in advance
Thx bro
I have a Whirlpool washer and the guy before me bypassed the washer and he cut the wires close to the plug do I have to get a new plug or the hole wire harness
So do u plug it back into connector while the gray and white wire is cap together
So I took the cover off my Maytag A209 and found the two wires I thought I needed to connect together. This washer has individual wires that plug in. I connected them together and the washing machine started working. What I can't figure out is why it still cuts off when I lift the lid. I thought I bypassed the lid switch. I'm really puzzled.
thanks a lot. perfect!
Thank you for your video! Very helpful. What is the lid switch product number for the washer in your video or where can I find it?
Okay on my Amana washer the lid lock switch when you walk up to the washing machine is right there in the front and it's saying if the lights pay and lid lock lid lock flashing and the waters for they won't let it do nothing because the the lid locks not working if opening and shutting and it won't let it spin due to that reason so do I still fix it like where you're taking yours apart at since mine opens and locks in the front they're not on the side or in the back
Hi I have a Maytag centennalial model number MVWC200BW0 it won't lock the lid it does not flash red a won't spin I replace the lock but it still doing the same it will hesitate a little that it wants to move but still no locking during this process even when diagnostic mode
thank you for this...
Thanks Bill I hate these dam switches. They never had them before. I am going to disable mine and leave it like that.
That’s what I wanna do!!!! They never had them before! They are irritating😔 Yes Everyone should know not it stick hand in spin cycle 🤷♀️ but this day in age 🤦🏼♀️
I’m tempted for sure but I ordered a new switch. 🤞
Hello dear i want to do a bypass on my washer but my were is Red white & Grey wish one should i cut thank you so much
I've got an armana, which is made by Whirlpool. I've got blue white and red wires, any suggestions on which ones to cut?
Good video thanks! (The washer sound effects were added though, right?)
I have an Amana NTW4600YQ1. The machine gets to the final spin cycle and stops. I have to press the start button and it completes the spin cycle. Would this still be the lid switch?
I have an older model, 2012, or 13, this switch in the front and right side of the machine, is this the same idea?
I changed the lid switch it worked for maybe 10 seconds and went right back out.
Hello great video watch Amana is this?thanks
Mine drains after wash. I come back and the rinse light is flashing. There is no water in it. But clothes are soaking wet. I manually move the knob to drain/ spin. It spins once or twice the. Shuts off. Any ideas what the problem is. I'm sure there is many reasons for this to happen. I also got the washer into troubleshooting modes. And it spins just fine.
Is there a way to make these amana washers only pump out water without spinning? The goal is to clean the outer tub, i got the inner tub out, cleaned but I am curious, if I start cleaning the outer tub, how to get the water out of it...
A lady told me her amana(looks just like this one in video) does everything except spin. She said she can start spin by hand. I told her to watch your videos and she said she just wanted me to fix it and doesn't wanna buy new yet. what ya think?
Hey man how would I do it if there are six wires? Blue yellow black and gray.
My wires for my lid switch in the back corner are red yellow white and blue so witch 2 wires do I put together
Bula sir...how about the solenoid lid lock switch can it also be bypass??
I know this is an old video but the sparky in me cringed is that green wire with yellow stripes the equipment grounding conductor? If so I wouldn't recommend doing this unless you can bond that green wire to the frame or chassis
Hi Bill, Which two colored wires to test for continuity? I have one with red. white, and blue wires.
My switch is an Amana, W11307244, for machine NTW4635EW0, and runs around $100. If I knew the switch was the broken component, I would probably bypass the switch as you suggested.
Mine too , did you ever fix yours ? I bought a new switch it still don't work ..oops I crossed the wrong wires I think , I got sparks ..red white and blue wires ..beware ..
Mine won’t spin because the lid won’t lock any suggestions? My lid lock is in the front of my Amana
My washer lid switch is towards the front right corner, do I still need to remove the panel where the dials are at? I did noticed that after I load my laundry in the tub, I have to lift the cover up a little ways n let it drop for the water to start its fill. The I went to check my laundry n my clothes were somewhat soaked. I put it on drain/spin, checked it after a while n nothing was happening. I lifted the the lid a bit n dropped it, still nothing happened. So I opened the lid again n played with the lever on the switch n for a second or two, it tried to spin then stopped. The lever was very loose n it's mounted on the lid with a nut holding it in place. How could I bypass this? I looked closely, but saw no wires connected to it, though it does look like the part u mentioned we would be replacing. I've left my clothes on a basket to air out, but it's certainly wet. I'm watching ur video to prepare how to approach my issue upon returning home after duty to resolve this problem, a quick fix will suffice at this time. A pop up appeared during ur video, will this be u n if so, do u have the part I need to replace n how much? I'd greatly appreciate a response from u sooner than later n if u do sell parts, I'd gladly tell my friends n family where to buy all their washer parts online. Here is my email Jorgendahouse@gmail.com. Ur video, step-by-step instructions are easy to follow n comprehend. Thanks for sharing ur knowledge with us, u spoke slowly on "how to" n I got confidence to try to help myself. GOD Bless U! Hope to hear from U soon!
I have three wires red blue white wires witch ones to clip
What about the ground during the temporary use?
Hello, I am having problems with my whirlpool 10 years old washing machine. It fills, it agitates, it drains, but it won't spin. I have flipped it on the front, checked the coupler, it spins the shaft; check the clutch, it feels hard to the spinning by hand; could it be the lid switch? I checked on the multimeter, on the ohms it doesn't read anything. I am kind of confused, I thought if it was a bad lid switch the machine wouldn't drain, but mine does... what are your thoughts, please?
This is my problem too! Did you find out what it is?
@@carriepakebusch4538 Dear Carrie, i apologize for not noticing your message. And no, I bought a new lidswitch, but it wasn't it either. I ended up buying a new washer.
It’s okay…. 😁 It started Peking again… not sure what was wrong….
what if the wire harness itself looks burnt?
I'm getting a .4 with the lid closed when I open it it goes to one is the switch bad?
George Ruposky no it’s not, if it was higher than .90 that’s a problem, your case, your fine
can i use a crow bar to open the lid
I have a red white & blue. Its amana?
I have 4 wires on mine red white blue yellow which ones do I bypass
If you know the sequence of operation of the washer you only need one switch. A simple toggle switch works great. Here's how.
The white and blue wire, connect together on one terminal of the toggle switch, lid closed. The red wire connect to the other terminal on the toggle switch.
Washer sequence, is sensing lid locks, turn toggle on. The next stage is the washer will unlock the lid, the lid lock led will flash, turn toggle switch off. You will then hear a click, turn toggle back on, lid locked. Works great!
Cap the yellow wire you don't need it. I looked everywhere and I tried everything. This really works!!
Why did you cut the customers wire harness? A simple wire jumper between the black and white pins on the plug would have done the same without cutting the wire harness
Scott Eschenburg thanks
Why didn't you connect the ground (green) wire?
Pressure switch and lid switch replaced. Still not working. What’s next. TIA
I did this but my washer washes and don't spin why??
But my wires are red, white, & blue. Which two do I twist together?
hi Alan...did you ever figure out which wires to twist together? (I have the same red,white,blue wires in my Amana too) the most frustrating machine ever!
J S red is the lock switch wht is labeled "L1" and blu is lid switch/lock solenoid i figured out from the diagrams but i can't find a one of these that says what to connect to what just colors of wires... if anyone can give me technical names would be very helpful... thanks in advance... Sanguarian@hotmail.com if anyone knows
When the video poster doesn't answer comments.....it sucks.
what if you have white, black, green, brown, blue, and red?
Isaac Stimson If you know basic electricity,you'll figure it out. Greetings
U fix the led lock now my washer won't work it ant coming on
No. It has white, blue and red wire and the switch is in the front.
yeah - you can bypass if there are only two or three wires -- lol... how about when there are 8 wires coming into the plug? which wires to cut and connect - don't think you can, because the switch itself, sends electricity to other parts and switches in the machine -
Out dated in info. My control panel is in back with a control board
What if the wires are red white and blue
I was wondering the same thing....I have an amana and I see a clip with red,white, and blue wires. I'm not even sure if that's the ones for the lid switch but it looks like it would be... did you ever solve this?
Hi Vaughn, did you ever figure out which two colored wires to test for continuity? I have one with red. white, and blue wires also.
@@docgray5004 Hi Doc, did you ever figure out which two colored wires to test for continuity? I have one with red. white, and blue wires also.
@@m.n.3490 no, I ended up taking the lock mechanism and running it out of the top (out of the crease on the side) and jamming paper in it and manipulating it as needed. That was until that stopped working. Long story short I bought a different washer and problem solved. I wish I had known how to bypass it all together but I like the new washer better anyways.
@@m.n.3490 I have to ask...is yours an amana? That's what mine was.
a paperclip would work alot better than cutting the wires. Cant believe what i just seen!!!
I know your comment is 2 yrs old but how do you do it with a paper clip?
This is out dated. I have a control board in the back.
It's really stupid to have cut the wires off the switch. A simple wire between the two to make a test would have been enough.
How many people did not replace the switch after your video?