Maytag serial #13605482QD, Model #LAT4915AAE washing machine--fills fine but will not start agitating when lid down; plastic receptacle behind soak light seems to be broken. Completed a wash cycle and tried to do another when this happened

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When the washer fills but does not agitate or spin then you can check if the lid switch is fine. You can jump start the lid switch by connecting both the wires with each other or use the third wire to act as jumper between the two. After this if the problem is solved then replacing lid switch is recommended repair. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

The lid switch may be out of adjustment or broken. Open the control panel and locate the lid switch.With the control panel open look at the lid switch mechanism as you open and close the lid. Make sure the slide is making contact with the lid switch.
If your model has a fuse on the lid switch verify the fuse is not blown.

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When the washer fills but does not agitate or spin then you can check if the lid switch is fine. You can jump start the lid switch by connecting both the wires with each other or use the third wire to act as jumper between the two. After this if the problem is solved then replacing lid switch is recommended repair. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

You really can't without redesigning the washing machine.

Check lid switch. Most will not run with lid open and the switch may not be pressed down when door is closed

Did you replace the pressure switch its a round plastic thing with a plastic tube at the bottom and six electrical connections

maytag washer dryer stack unit , model # lse7806ace washer fills with water but won't agitate or do anything else. I had the same problem a year ago and replace the lid switch asssemby and fuse and it worked fine until now. the switch clicks when I open and close the lid and the pink and orange wires show continuity with the lid closed.

your machine needs a new lid switch assembly!

• the agitator has a set screw in the side of it about half way down. this may have rusted out or fallen out.
  
• the transmissions may be failing (unlikely)
• the water inlet valves (where you connect the hoses to the washer) have screens in them, they might be clogged causing the water to slowly drip in.
  
• the water leak is most likely caused by a rusted clamp loosing its pressure on the hose.
• the plastic component is the water pump
• it might be time for a new washer