Kenmore Elite 45986 Front Load Washer "lock loose" Questions

...lock light does not come on. After unpluging the washer for some time, sometimes it would reset and operate normally. Currently, that solution is not working either. If sound like a lid switch issue. ...

with the main control boards loosing connection at the soldered joints for the door switch. They would loose solder, and the board would think the fault was the door lock and it was actually the board

...Reach upwards to lock area to find a chord, pull downwards gently, door opens. Check the lock for loose wire, check small push button in lock area to make sure it is not broken, check latch on

The likely failure is the door lock mechanism. There is always a chance there could be a loose wire connection between the door lock mechanism and the Central Control Unit (CCU) causing the error too

...loose because our washer and dryer are stackables, and the wiring may have shook loose. If you visit this website, you'll find many other people with this same door lock failure. I hope this

...lock is not telling the control the door is locked. Faulty door switch or failed control or loose wire.Try pushing in on the door while it tries to start. Advanced trouble shooting may be required. ...

...lock 6 times before error code is displayed that is the issue see repair clinic.com for help hope that helps I took the advice from someone that posted on this site about taking the top off and by ...

...it and upon turning the machine on, the power switch just dinged..no lights...and the door is locked! We tried unplugging for an hr..he reports he saw a possible e70 error code but now there is ...

...loose. It will not close properly in order for dryer to start. Need instructions on how to repair or replace latch piece on door. On this washer, the dl code indicates a failed lid lock mechanism. ...

...Sometimes the hinges bend slightly or the door becomes loose which prevents the door latch from locking. If the door is OK I would recommend replacing the door