My ge washer overfills from time to time...model number whre5260e1ww

this code came up after the door latch was replaced ? did the old part number and the new part number match as they switch over the switching in the switches on different models.also the locking device that locks the washer is the big round valve that has a pipe feeding from the bottom of the drum. its also the the water level sensor tells the washer were the washers water level is. this also has an amount of resistance that tells the door to lock. if its blocked it will either overfill washer or not allow the door to be unlocked. in turn you break the lock off. if you put a new lock on and not fix this part the door will not lock or start.

could be a faulty inlet valve, but also a lot of machines use there heater to get water to temperature

there should be a key sequence to program the new board as this board will fit a lot of units with different features,and you need to set the program for your particular machine,there should be an instruction sheet on how to accomplish this with the new board

Does it stop if you stop the cycle or do you need to turn the valve off?

What is the complete model number of your unit?

what is your model number then we can get started then okay

How much soap did you use? During the final spin, your "final rinse" lets water into the tub to rinse out any remaining soap. Check to see how long it rinses for. If it is very briefly (a few seconds), there might be a problem with the timer or the electronic water inlet solenoid. The solenoid is what opens the valve to let the water in. Sometimes when they go bad, they won't let the valve stay open long enough to let enough water in.

Have you tried tightening it with a spanner?

It appears your timer/main controller/CCU has failed in this instance.

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If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
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Saragary,
It sounds to me like the safety switch for the washer lid is faulty or just out of adjustment (you'll find an arm sticking out of the lid that corresponds to a similarly shaped but larger hole in the jam of the lid and that is where the switch actuator should reside).
Or, your timer might be at fault, since it completes cycles once you manually advance to the next one.
Eliminate the safety switch as the possible fault before moving on to the timer itself, as the timer is more costly.
Good luck.

The mixing valve needs to be replaced. It should be under $50 and is easy to do.