How do I replace the lid switch on my waher it's a Roper

What is the model number of your unit?

Hi,
It sounds like a someone has broke the lid switch to the washer. Below I have attached a picture, Item number 9 would be the part you seek. P# 3949247 Under the control panel you will find a harness that contains 3 wires coming out of the cabinet housing. The colors should be tan, white and green. If you jump the white and tan you unit should run and think the lid switch is working. Safety way is to unplug the unit to by-pass the switch and plug it back in and select spin only. This is only to test, you need a lid switch for safety. You should replace it ASAP if this test works for you.

The most common cause for this problem is a faulty lid switch! this the switch that gets depressed by the tang on the machine lid. If the switch is problematic, or faulty, the washer will only fill and that is it! The timer will not advance or the motor run. The switch can be checked with an ohmmeter, and they are fairly simple to replace. If any further information regarding machine disassembly and switch replacement is needed, feel free to post here again.

Hope this gives you a starting point.

kcomp1863

Hello, welcome to FixYa.

Based on your description your bang-on... it sounds like a lid switch problem.

...unless the actuator on the lid is broke, if so there`s the problem.

Make sure the switch is being held in place via the two screws along the side, if they are loose tighten them, if it is broken, it will need to be replaced.

Here`s a helpful link for changing it out,

http://videos.wittysparks.com/id/3098139337

The lid switch will look like this...



Let me know what you find and if I can assist you further.

good luck.

macmarkus :)

Still replace the lid switch. Most have multiple contacts.

most likely lid switch try pressing down with pencil if switch not completely broke.. if it works replace switch

ck lid switch probably broke if switch lever is still in up position try pushing it to bottom of travel with pencil..

ohm out the lid switch, with the switch closed it should read contunity if it does not then the lid switch is the issue

I have a new lid switch for the make of waher,and I need a digram on how to get into the washer
to replace the awitch.