I have an OP message on my Maytag washer FAV6800A/FAV9800A . The washer is not locked I can open the lead ...when I close the lid and start the washer the OP error comes up. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

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read the 7th post down ""issues related to the Left Hand Lid Lock for FAV6800A or FAV9800A machines.""

I feel you have lost signaling thru the Left Hand Lid Lock.

See this post to get you started; Left Hand Lid Lock Troubleshooting

You could also have a Lid Magnet out of posistion. Try placing a couple of ring magnets over the left hand bumper with the lid open and see if the OP error code clears.

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FAV6800A/FAV9800A Service Manual for reference.

od meaning from the Service Manual for the FAV6800A/FAV9800A;
Open the Lid: The lid has not been opened for the last three completed cycles.

The OD and OP error codes are trouble shot the same way. See if this link will help.

Left Hand Lid Lock Troubleshooting

FAV6800A/FAV9800A Service Manual for reference. Sears Parts Direct for reference

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D*ick

You can release the washer top from the base with a putty knife

See page 33 of the FAV6800A/FAV9800A Service Manual

Your machine is a FAV6800A or FAV9800A correct? If so you have Left Hand Lid Lock signaling issues to the Control Board.....are you the DIY type of owner? If so I will help you to issue resolution.

Rich

check lid switch

The Service Manual for reference. Sears Parts Direct for reference.




I feel you have lost signaling from the Left Hand Lid Lock for Lid is Open/ Lid is Closed.

First check is to place a magnet over the Left Hand grey bumper and while watching the LED display see if the OP error code clears. If it does you have a lid magnet out of position. See the Service Manual for access to the Lid Magnet.

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If an external magnet over the Left Hand grey bumper doesn’t clear the OP error code with the lid open then See this Link for troubleshooting Left Hand Lid Lock Troubleshooting. I discuss the OD error code but the OP error code troubleshooting is very similar. If the lid Magnet is not out of position then I feel you have a broken lead at the Magnetic Reed relay or severe corrosion issues with the Left Hand Lid Lock preventing Lid Open/Lid Closed status signaling to the Control Board in the Console.

FAV6800A/FAV9800A replacement Left Hand Washing Machine Lid Lock - 25001048

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns…….Rich

Greg,

You have lost signaling thru the Left Hand Lid Lock.

See this link for OD troubleshooting. If you have questions post back and I will help you….Rich
Some handy links for your machine FAV6800A or FAV9800A correct?
The Service Manual for reference. Sears Parts Direct for reference.

For the FAV6800A or the FAV9800A you have lost Lid is Open/Lid Is Closed signaling from the Left Hand Lid Lock assembly via the Magnetic Reed relay in that assembly or corrosion of the pins in that assembly. Take a look as Solution #2 in this post. I cover the possible issues that would cause the OP alarm. I think you will find corrosion has caused the black wire on the magnetic reed relay switch to break off. Just a WAG but look at the post and do some checking. I will help you just post back with any questions…..Rich aka dh1200s

This is telling you it is getting a signal that the door is open.
If it is securely shut - the door latch, or switch is faulty.

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Hello Kristi,
If its FAV6800A/FAV9800A try placing couple 1” dia magnets or similar magnet on the left bumper of the machine and see if that will clear the the “OP” lid open alarm, see pic attached. If that clears the alarm the lid magnet may have moved out of position in the inner lid. See page 33 of the FAV6800A/9800A Service Manual for its location. If that doesn’t clear the “OP” alarm remove 120VAC to the machine and try reseating the left lid lock plug into the left lid lock a few times to possible clear corrosion causing loss of signaling from the left lid lock to the control board Lid Is Closed input. See page 33 and 34 of the SM for pics if the left lid lock and lid magnet. I recommend surge protection on the120VAC outlet powering the machine to help protect the washer control board. Good luck Rich.
Place some external magnets on left bumper and see if that will clear the "OP" alarm.

Try reseating the left lid lock plug into the left lid lock. Be careful, it may be difficult to remove for the 1st time.