Part Location Diagram of 12001908 Whirlpool Lid Switch Assembly
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Lid Switch Assembly 12001908

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PartSelect Number PS2003435
Manufacturer Part Number 12001908
Manufactured by Whirlpool
Product Description

Lid Switch Assembly Specifications

This kit includes the lid switch and the plunger. The pin on the lid pushes on the lever of the switch to tell the machine that the lid is closed.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Will Not Start | Will not agitate | Will not drain
This part works with the following products:
Washer.
This part works with the following products:
Maytag.
Part# 12001908 replaces these:
AP4008646, 916383, 12001908, 12001908, 12001908VP, 22001967, 22003440
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Washer quit working after partially filling with water
I found the mostly likely parts to fix my problem on the website... that washer would not start, stating the lid switch assembly fixed the problem 66% of the time. I used an ohmmeter to test the switch and could not find any continuity. Replacing the switch took less than 5 minutes. Easy.
  • Shannon from LIBERTY TWP, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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machine went off balance violently, causing lid switch tom fail
diagnosed problem by reading parts select symptom chaser. ordered part and received it in two days. It was a snap to install, simply reversed removal. had machine up and running in 30 minutes.
  • Joseph from Hartsville, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Lid Switch Stop working at second rinse cycle.
I followed the direction came with the part.

• I unplugged power electric wire from the wall.
• Unscrewed total of five screws from the back of the top console.
• Removed the top console to gain access the switch.
• I took pictures of the switch position for a future reference.
• Unplugged the switch wire by just pulling the plug.
• Carefully removed the switch and pulled the plunger out plunger assembly.
• Entered a new plunger in first and inserted a new switched carefully.
• Opened and close the lid few times to check the switch is going on an off properly. You will hear clicking sounds.
• Plugged the switch wire to the new switch.
• Reinstalled the console and screwed back the five screws.
• Plugged back the electric plug in wall outlet.
• Tested the washer by washing a full load of clothes.

The whole process took me about 30 minutes.

-Abhay
  • Abhay R. from Englishtown, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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washer dead after unbalanced load
Unplugged washer, turned off water supply,Removed the screws in back of console. removed. back plate, unplugged lid switch from console. removed screws holding console to frame of machine. Removed lid by prying the bottom corners out freeing the hinge ball on either side. unscrewed the lid switch from the frame of machine. installed the new plunger screwed into place aligned with lid switch snapped new switch in place, plugged in to console. put screws back into console and put back plate back on turn water supply on plugged in washer started washer which is now working . and the repair guy who never showed up wanted to charge me 50. diagnostic fee when I told him itwas the switch. it cost me less than 50 for all the parts. if you can read you can do
Other Parts Used:
Unbalance Lever and Lid Switch Actuator Assembly Washing Machine Lid Hinge Ball Lid Switch Assembly
  • SUZANNE from MODESTO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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dead
removed control pannel, traced current flow to lid switch,in but not through, shorted power in to motor lead machine started, ordered switch, received switch, installed new switch, washed clothes.
  • omar from senath, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Washer started/then stopped and wouldn't start again
Took the back plate off, popped the old lid switch out and the new one in. Very easy. No problems, saved $100 buck at least doing it myself.
  • Brandon from Grand Island, NE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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slammed lid and broke lid switch
it took a little longer to fix the lid switch becasue the you have to figure out how to install the switch after you takethe old one out. The old one popped out but the new one needs some twisting and pressure. It also is an ackward position to work in on the back of the washer front the front. I think the instructions could have been much better by warning the installer to pay attention when you take the old one out. But it worked and we fixed the problem for $22 and four days of waiting for the part.
  • Patrick from Little Rock, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Intermittant operation
Removed 5 screws to remove console rear panel. Removed the old switch and plunger and installed the new ones. Worked good last long time.
  • Ralph from Petal, MS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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the device that indicates the lid is open/closed malfunctioned due to a forceful slam
After removing defective part and replacing it with the new part, no thanks to skimpy instructions that came with it. We discovered that it wasn't the lid switch assembly but, the hinges and washers? and the little plastic piece that pushes the plunger so we had to order those. Surprised they didnt' come today. The first order came almost the next day.
  • Richard from Saint Louis, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Switch not correctly mounted by the previous technician.
Switch material hardened due to old age & broke easily when force fitted. Ordered parts online & in two business day it arrived.

First open the lid & removed the side latch with screw driver carefully. Checked the length of the new plunger with the old one with respect to length & compare the stroke. Slide fit the switch & rectified the play in the plunger pusher with super glue.
  • Florencio from Signal Hill, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench set
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David
September 25, 2017
I checked the lid switch and it works. I replaced the washer lid cam; however, when the lid is closed the lid cam doesn't reach the plunger to push it back and activate the lid switch.
For model number MAV6451AGW
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Hi David, Thank you for the question. I suggest checking the hinges to make sure there is no visible damage that would prevent the lid from closing down flush keeping the cam from reaching the plunger. You can also open up the top to see if all the screws in the bracket holding the plunger and guide tube in the proper placement. Hope this helps!

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Carlos
December 2, 2019
How replace lid switch
For model number MAV7200AWW
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Hello Carlos and thanks for writing. Replace the lid switch assembly. Unplug washer. The console on this washer can be removed without sliding the washer from the wall. Just lean over the drum. Three Phillips screws along the top, two machine screws removable using a small socket. Move the console forward to view the lid switch in the middle. Disconnect switch plug. Pop lid switch and plunger out. (Both part of lid switch assembly.) Replace. Connect the plug to switch. (Could plug the washer in and test at this point. Unplug.) Reassemble. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.

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