Door would not lock, stopping the wash cycle

ApplianceMaytag Washer

ModelMLG2000

Level of DifficultyA Bit Difficult

Time to do repair1- 2 hours

Age of Appliance5 - 10 years

Tools Nutdriver
Screw drivers
Socket set

James From Scotts Valley, CA

Sep 22, 2009

11 out of 21 people found this instruction helpful

Wax motor was operational but door would not always lock. Rebuilt the latch mechanism with new parts including all three switches. Latch now makes an audible click when it engages, like it did when new.

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Diagrams and Parts List for this repair

Part Description	Price	Availability
Door Lock/Spin Enable Switch Part Number: PS2020103	$15.27	In Stock
Door Hoop Ramp Part Number: PS2020801	$17.21	In Stock
BRACKET Part Number: PS2020812	$49.52	In Stock
Sliding Gear Latch Part Number: PS2021259	$4.21	In Stock
Rotating Gear Latch Part Number: PS2021260	$4.21	In Stock
Latch Axle Part Number: PS2021262	$4.21	In Stock
Latch Axle Spring Part Number: PS2021265	$4.21	In Stock

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Door would not lock, stopping the wash cycle

James From Scotts Valley, CA

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Diagrams and Parts List for this repair

Door Lock/Spin Enable Switch

Door Hoop Ramp

BRACKET

Sliding Gear Latch

Rotating Gear Latch

Latch Axle

Latch Axle Spring

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