I have a whirlpool washer. Model WTW6400SWL. It is giving me an LID error code.

Below will tell you about the part...what may be wrong with the part and how to check the part.

From the service manual.

Sounds as if the lid lock mechanism is broken.

Lid Lock Mechanism-Since this washer does not utilize a brake, a lid lock is used to

prevent access during the spin cycles. During the drain and spin portions of the cycle, a lid

lock mechanism will lock the lid. The lid locks are based on cycle phase. In general, the lid

locks when the basket spins greater than 23 rpm. After main wash, the lid is locked, and

remains locked until the end of the cycle. The lid must be closed for the machine to fill, wash,

drain, or spin. Magnets in the washer lid close a reed switch in the lid lock. This acts as the
lid switch.

"lid" (Lid Opened)

Is the lid open?
Close the lid to clear the display.

Is the lid open?

The lid must be closed during operation. The washer will not operate with the lid open.

How to remove the lid lock mechanism to check and or replace.

To remove the lid lock:

a) Raise the cabinet top (see step 3e

page 4-4 for the procedure).

b) Remove the two hex-head screws from

the lid lock and remove the lock.

c) Cut the indicated cable standoff from

the cabinet top.

d) Unclip the lid lock cable from the cabinet
top flange.

e) Disconnect the lid lock cable connector

from the machine/motor control connector

at P12.

f) Pull the end of the lid lock cable from

the control, and remove the lid lock and
cable assembly from the washer
Lid Lock Connector P12
How to check the lid switch/......resistance chart

Check the lid lock motor winding and switches by removing P12 from the machine/

motor control, and checking the resistance values shown in the following Lid Lock Resistance table.
Resistance locked or unlocked Contacts measured
Motor Winding 35 ±5 ? 35 ±5 ? P12-2 P12-3

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lock switch home 0 open circuit p12-4

Lock Switch - lock Lock Open Circuit 0 ? P12-7

Lock Switch -Lid Lid Open = Open Circuit P12-5
Lid Open = Open Circuit

If resistance values are good, go to step 6.If switch measurements do not match

the values shown in the table for unlocke (or locked) conditions, a problem

exists in the door lid lock. Replace the door lid lock. 6. If the Manual: Door Switch or Manual:

Door Lid Lock tests in step 1 failed, then the machine/motor control has failed: Replace machine/motor control assembly.

Perform the Manual: Door Switch and Manual: Door Lid Lock tests in step 1 to verify repair.

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