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- Posted on Jan 20, 2010
Re: Whirlpool Duet washer will not start . Hear a...
The clicking sound is coming from the door lock/switch assembly trying to lock the door but it cannot. After six trials, the error code "FdL" shows up on the display. Press PAUSE/CANCEL button twice to clear it.
The only way to fix the problem is by replacing the door lock/switch assembly with part numer 8181700 and costs about $40-$55. Some vendors listed it as part number 1094190 or PS972231. Below is the replacement procedure.
Door Lock/Switch Replacement Procedure
- Unplug the machine and open the door.
- Stretch the retainer spring of the seal boot retaining hoop then remove it. The seal boot is the gray rubber around the door opening. The retaining spring is located at the bottom of the door opening. The door lock/switch assembly is located on the right side of the door opening.
- Ease the part of the seal boot off the lip of the door
opening near the door lock/switch assembly. Remove enough of the seal
boot to gain access to the door lock/switch assembly behind the front
panel of the washer. Be careful not to tear the seal boot because it will
cause water to leak from the tub.
- Remove the three screws securing the door lock/switch assembly to the front panel.
- Lift the door lock/switch assembly and pull it away from the front panel then pull it out of the machine.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector and connect the new door lock/switch assembly.
- Reinstall the new door lock/switch assembly and the seal boot in reverse order of the procedure above.
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