You will need to remove the two-wire harnesses off the lid switch, While you can unmount the lid switch, at this point you only need to test it with a multimeter. Set your multimeter to the lowest ohms of resistance and test your lid switch. If it does not read any continuity, then your lid switch is indeed faulty.
How do you bypass the lid switch on a Whirlpool washer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAnQ6Ovvnuc
How do you test a washing machine door switch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4oKWR9dXeU
How do I reset the lid lock on my Whirlpool washer?
If your lid lock light is flashing, you can unplug your washer for 10 minutes and plug it back in to reset the washer and the flashing light. You can also press and hold the 'End of Cycle' button for 20 seconds to reset the washer and flashing lid lock light.
How do you bypass a magnetic lid switch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqzfOmQdDoo
How do I know if my Whirlpool lid switch is bad?
Signs The Lid Switch Is Bad If the control panel doesn't detect the switch as being engaged, then the washer won't agitate or spin when you close the lid. Your washer may or may not fill with water when you have a bad lid switch depending on the model you have.
How do you test a washing machine switch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJH498BtqR0
How do you fix the lid switch on a washing machine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAJjpsESANg
Will washer work without lid lock?
NO. The lid lock it to prevent injury to the people near the washer, as without it stopping the machine, the agitator will turn with the lid open. So. If you will open the top up, you should see the lid switch, and you should see the electric wires attached to it.