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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.
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.
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.
