WTW4950XW1 made grinding noise for weeks now stopped ... not sensing Lid light blinking will not wash

Might be a bad lid switch. Here is a thread where someone fixed it. Appliance Repair Forums

SENSING Page 5

When the START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will unlock briefly before locking again. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing light is on, then washer is working properly. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in to the load, and resume adding water. This process may repeat until the correct amount of water has been added for the load. You may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.

NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer is restarted. The sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash portions of the cycle. This is normal.

If there's no water, then Page 13

Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working, or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately)

Check for proper water supply.

Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to

inlet valve.

Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on.

Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged.

Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow.

Or you have an inlet valve that is not working

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... this: Sensing led (Green) on, the lid locking led (Red) blinking with a clicking noise ... red led light goes off green led light stays on and the washer does not start.

Does it work the way it should besides the hum?

Thank you first person that has provided a model number sounds like you already changed the lid lock assembly if you did you know how to get the top up inside the front panel is a tech sheet it will tell you how to place the unit into diagnostic and read the lights for an error code recheck your connection at the control board a flashing lid lock would should give and F5E1 or F5E2 error code also check the alinement of the tab on the lid where it goes into the lock assembly should be a smooth transition

When lid lock flashes, that is an indication of a bad lid lock in some of the mvw washers.(depending on your unit and model number &error codes)

model number?

You will need to replace the lid latch assembly. Here is the part to order.
Here is a video to show you how to replace the lid latch.

You will need to replace the door latch. Here is the part to order.

The part comes with a 365 day, any part, any reason return policy.

I have a Whirlpool model WTW4950XW0. Once i push the start button.
The lid locks, sensing lite on, machine goes through its cycle, than lid unlocks
monents later.What wrong. I was doing laundry and notice the machine making some noise on the spin cycle. I push the pause button and remove some clothes.
thats when the sensing lite keeps blinking.
thanks
Rich