Replace lid switch on maytag MTW5740TQO - Whirlpool Ultimate Care II LSQ9564J Top Load Washer

its usualy a standard spst micro switch and quite common
so easy too get hold of

here is a nice you tube video i found to show you whats what
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lLC2UYTOw

good luck and take a good look
get all the bits and tools in one place
then do the job

TIP:___
remember when you rescrew a screw into plastic or soft alloy
turn it anticlockwise till it clicks in the thread
then turn it clockwise to tighten
and only hand tight + a bit is best
so watch the plastic threads this way...

You need to replace the "water temperature" switch. Here is a link to the part.

The lid switch, which prevents the washer from agitating or spinning when the lid is open, could be malfunctioning. If that happens, a built-in failure detector will stop washer operations until the lid switch is repaired. Replace with this part. Here is a video to walk you thru the repair.

Sounds like a problem with the lid switch coming apart. I would recommend replacing the switch. Here is a link to part if you need it.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=4008752

Hi, You can get to the lid switch by removing the screws that hold the control panel to the cabinet. This model has a fuse included with the lid switch.
I hope this helps you.
Please let me knwo if I can assist you further.

Vic

Replace the lid switch. Open the control console and find the lid switch in the center of the console.

test the capacitor

Hello, I can help you.


Let me explain to you how the Maytag washer lid switch works.
The lid switch is located on the controls panel, and is activated by opening and closing the washer door. The purpose of the lid switch is to prevent the washer from working with the door open.


It is a safety device to prevent the user from sticking their hands inside of the washer while the washer is agitating or spinning.


When the washer lid switch stops working, the result could be that the washer won't wash, drain, spin and in some cases the washer will not work at all.

You will need a multimeter to check the internal contacts on the washer lid switch.


You will also need to use the wiring schematic to see what contact should be close when the lid switch supposed to be on.


You will need to remember that the Maytag washer lid switch is one of the first parts that you will need to check, when the washer don't want to start filling, agitating, draining or spinning.

hi thanks for the question you say you activated the washer with screw driver . is the striker on the lid there ,.you could have a broken striker. check that if its there . replace the lid switch the appliance doc

Your door lid has a switch that makes these functions work.First open the lid and look at the right side of it.Does it have a arm on it?If it does follow the direction where it is going to hit and now listn closely while your lifting the door up & down at this contact  can you hear it click?If its not clicking  or the arm is broken  off the lid replace  the lid switch/or the broken lid switch arm.