ChrisV
Premium Member
- Model Number
- MVWX655DW1
- Brand
- Maytag
- Age
- 6-10 years
Hello, Everyone,
I’m struggling with my maytag MVWX655DW1. The main issue seems to be that the washer stops after a lengthy sensing period and never actually transitions to the wash cycle.
I’ve tried reading the error codes after the machine fails to wash, and keep seeing lid lock related errors… either f5e1 or f5e2 or both. Performing an automatic test I’ve gotten both “no error codes read” and the lid lock codes above.
when I initiated a “drain and spin” the machine drained and spun (with a locked lid) but the lid wouldn’t unlock without me holding start for three seconds.
When I moved to manual diagnostic mode, I tested the lid lock and there was no error. The lid locks properly and the lock light illuminates.
I checked the service manual (screen shot below) for my model and the first line of the instructions for lid lock repair say that these instructions are to be followed if the manual lid lock fails— but my manual lid lock test did not fail. There seems to be no instructions for what to do if you’re getting a lid lock error but the manual test says the lid lock is fine.
Other cycles seem to be fine—- the washer can spin, agitate, drain, fill etc etc….but it won’t transition out of sensing mode because the lid won’t lock while it’s actually in use.
My vote is main control board issue…but I know nothing about appliance repair.
what do you think?
Thanks in advance!
I’m struggling with my maytag MVWX655DW1. The main issue seems to be that the washer stops after a lengthy sensing period and never actually transitions to the wash cycle.
I’ve tried reading the error codes after the machine fails to wash, and keep seeing lid lock related errors… either f5e1 or f5e2 or both. Performing an automatic test I’ve gotten both “no error codes read” and the lid lock codes above.
when I initiated a “drain and spin” the machine drained and spun (with a locked lid) but the lid wouldn’t unlock without me holding start for three seconds.
When I moved to manual diagnostic mode, I tested the lid lock and there was no error. The lid locks properly and the lock light illuminates.
I checked the service manual (screen shot below) for my model and the first line of the instructions for lid lock repair say that these instructions are to be followed if the manual lid lock fails— but my manual lid lock test did not fail. There seems to be no instructions for what to do if you’re getting a lid lock error but the manual test says the lid lock is fine.
Other cycles seem to be fine—- the washer can spin, agitate, drain, fill etc etc….but it won’t transition out of sensing mode because the lid won’t lock while it’s actually in use.
My vote is main control board issue…but I know nothing about appliance repair.
what do you think?
Thanks in advance!