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Error F dL?

When pressing the normal wash button the washer at first won't lock the door. It acts like it wants to start but instead just gives a click click sound....then goes into error. It flashes F then dL on the screen. Today I tried to wash something and now the door is locked and and I haven't been able to get the washer to work. Suggestions?

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Remove the top cover of washer at rear is the main control bd try wiggling the wires on front side usuually the larger wires if it works bad connections on control no fix but to replace it ..HOWEVER try shimming the plugs in place to hold them in position where it will work...possible door lock itself but control more likely

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