whirlpool washer will agitate, but wont spin or drain Options  Email this topic  Watch this topic  Print this topic » Normal Threaded
Model: LSQ9665JQ4	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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robert garbacz		#1 Posted : Friday, April 8, 2011 4:25:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 5		my whirlpool washer purchased in 2002, will fill up, and agitate, on any timing cycle, but it wont spin, or drain. could this be the timer or the switch? or something else ? thank you
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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Saturday, April 9, 2011 5:29:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Almost certainly the lid switch. Test it or by pass it, and if it is bad, replace it and you will be all set. An easy and inexpensive repair.
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robert garbacz		#3 Posted : Sunday, April 10, 2011 3:06:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 5		Originally Posted by: sidfink43 Almost certainly the lid switch. Test it or by pass it, and if it is bad, replace it and you will be all set. An easy and inexpensive repair. how do i bypass it? or test it for that matter.. also its very difficult to get to, will i be able to slide off the whole back panel or top so i can get to it....thank you
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sidfink43		#4 Posted : Sunday, April 10, 2011 6:12:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		This video will show you how to get to it. Use a meter to check continuity, or a solid wire inserted into the two non green wire terminals on the connector coming from the console to by pass it. YouTube - Washing Machine Lid Switch Replacement (part #3949247)
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robert garbacz		#5 Posted : Monday, April 11, 2011 6:16:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 5		Originally Posted by: sidfink43 This video will show you how to get to it. Use a meter to check continuity, or a solid wire inserted into the two non green wire terminals on the connector coming from the console to by pass it. YouTube - Washing Machine Lid Switch Replacement (part #3949247) thank you, that was the problem..the lid switch just about fell apart when i got to it, bypassed it and the machine worked...ordered my part from appliancepartspros.com.
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sidfink43		#6 Posted : Monday, April 11, 2011 6:26:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Great, glad you found the problem and thanks for updating us.
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