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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.
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First, it should be covered under warranty!
Cause 1
Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is closed, the washer can begin operating. If the door lock is defective, the washer door will not latch properly. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly, replace it. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically, use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. If one of the switches does not have continuity, replace the switch.
Cause 2
Door Lock
The door lock assembly might be defective. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is damaged, replace it.
Cause 3
Door Latch
The door latch assembly might be defective. Inspect the door latch for damage. If the door latch is damaged, replace it.
Cause 4
Door Strike
Inspect the door strike assembly for damage. If the door strike is broken, replace it. The door strike is not repairable—if it is broken, you must replace it.
Parts
Cause 5
Main Control Board
The main control board may be defective. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the main control board, first check all of the components of the lock mechanism. If none of these parts are defective, consider replacing the main control board.
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I checked the switch for continuity and found a lot of resistance on one switch and open on the other. Since it is over $100 for a new part I took the apart and cleaned the contacts, problem solved. This is easy to take apart and reassemble.
Nonsense! I seriously doubt “Richard” is even commenting on the right washer. Sounds like someone with nothing better to do… these machines “vertical modular washers” are cheaply made, and the lid locks are no exception. If he did take the lock apart, he would have found a micro solenoid, some other plastic parts, which fail, and cannot be repaired. Just replace the lid lock and save yourself a lot of hassle. Also, these washers can have an issue with another component and it will make the door lock do funny things. Point being, it may not even be the lid lock.
Jamestheappliancetek: how about elaborating on possible factors that may causing the issue?
What is the model number of your washer?
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This answer sounds crazy Bc I have this problem all the time. It click click clicks on and off and the "lid lock" will start blinking" and the only way to turn it off is to unplug it. I think it's something with the weight distribution error. I spin the washer around with my hand crazy fast and blow into the lid lock and the lock and than slam the lid down and walaa. Works every time lol. Sometimes I have to do a few cycles of my
Manual hand spin but luckily it works. The click turns on when it goes to spin and stops the spin each time.
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The crazy idea with blowing into the lid switch is something I'm going to try. I just bought this Whirlpool washer, and cleaned it and I think water got into the lid switch because it just keeps clicking and clicking and blinking locked but will not start. I've tried to reset, the diagnostic reset, and the door slam reset. I think I got my little switch wet. Could a wet lid switch cause this problem?
Holy $@$* dude. This worked!
I am trying this right now. Same problem. Keeping my fingers crossed
I love you. I love I love you. This is our 2nd new washer same issue... my husband the engineer said.. nope that's bananas I am not doing it... and my the wife and mother of all things is like I can not handle this mom thi week... outta bed and do literally exactly 💯 what ubsaid... plus I swore at the machine and threatened it... and bam the mother started working. I repeat I love you
@Tonianne Omg.. You saved me money i didn't have to spend.. I woke up to my washer doing this exact thing this morning and wanted to cry because of a family emergency i don't have the funds for a handy man let along a new washer.. People say bad things happen in 3s... Try 300s for us.. I wanted to run and hide and give up.. Til i found your answer and thought heck why not try whats it gonna hurt.. And bam.. It worked!!! Thank you a million times over... You're a God send for sure! You win the internet for life.. Imo!❤️❤️❤️
There’s an adjustable fulcrum which allows the contact spring cam to.....well, camber.
On a well calibrated assembly, the spring would last several years before eventually getting hot enough to bend. By adjusting the screw in, increasing the height of the fulcrum, I was able to get mine operational again. To access this adjuster, you must remove the lock actuator assembly from the lock/mounting assembly. (Remove the grey part from the black part)
I only went as in depth as I did, after a new part did not fix the issue.
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I hold the lid down, hear and feel the click, then keep holding until it does the back and forth spin/balance thing, then when water starts I let it go.
Not a fix but a bandaid. These comments will help me locate a fix. Thank you.
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Well, look what things... I've had problems with my Whirlpool washing machine for 2 days... I found several methods to try to reset, calibrate the washing machine, among other things, and nothing solved the infinite tick-tic-tic of the lid lock. .. I arrived late to work because I was looking for a solution to the problem, I just get home from work and start looking for solutions and I find the one to blow the lock...I'm looking for my small Ryobi battery-powered compressor 18v, I blow on the lock and now the washing machine works... such a simple thing gave me a headache this morning when I got to work late because I wanted to leave the washing machine running for my wife and now work. I solved it...thanks to whoever did it and left us that little tip
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This answer sounds crazy Bc I have this problem all the time. It click click clicks on and off and the "lid lock" will start blinking" and the only way to turn it off is to unplug it. I think it's something with the weight distribution error. I spin the washer around with my hand crazy fast and blow into the lid lock and the lock and than slam the lid down and walaa. Works every time lol. Sometimes I have to do a few cycles of my
Manual hand spin but luckily it works. The click turns on when it goes to spin and stops the spin each time.
by Tonianne Violi
My lid switch failed, so I replaced it, with a new part, from Maytag. Installed the new switch, and the solenoid is only making an intermittent buzz/click noise.
Last of these washers I’ll ever buy.
by Jake Thetool
arrgh... mine is 6 days left in warranty - BUT I cannot find the receipt. Only able to see the purchase on my credit card - not even able to see specific merchandise I bought, so doubt whirpool would honor it. The lock "tries" to engage then clicks off. Cycle goes straight to "done" - no wash. Lock light never came on. Pulled out the switch and tried the "bypass" many mention on yourtube - nothing, not even the clicks. Put it all back and it does the clicking - only this time it cycles through the attempted lock/fail (double click) 3x - six 'clicks.' Arrgh... guess I'll order a new one. Should've written down the part number when I had it apart.
by michael sullivan
Happened this morning gotta try it now, cause I don't have 500 dollars for another one!!!!! Fingers crossed
by Colleen Willard
Just happened to me today. Yesterday it was fine. I also unplugged in frustration plugged back in and slammed the lid. That apparently worked as I was looking this up here and typing. Crazy!
by Ellen Benedetto
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