Why a W11371714 Lid-Lock Bypass Is Not a Repair
A bypass can make a washer appear to accept a closed or locked lid while removing the protection the lock is intended to provide. It is not a suitable repair for a failed W11371714 assembly and is not a reliable method of proving which component caused a fault.
Preserve the safety function
Do not bridge terminals, tape a loose striker into the latch or fit an improvised switch. Keep children and other users away from a washer with a damaged or defeated interlock. Do not operate the appliance until the intended locking system has been restored.
A washer may refuse to start or release the lid for reasons beyond the lock itself. Bypassing the mechanism can obscure the original condition rather than diagnosing it.
Use a safer fault record
Record the complete model, exact error message and the sequence after Start or Cancel. Photograph accessible striker damage and describe any water remaining in the tub. A technician can use those observations with the model's service procedure to evaluate the lock, wiring, controls and other relevant conditions.
Choose the correct repair
If the lock is defective, confirm W11371714 in the complete-model diagram and compare its connector and mountings. If the striker or mounting area is damaged, identify those parts separately. If the lid is trapped shut, use the appliance's documented safe recovery procedure or arrange service.
The acceptance check is normal operation with the designed interlock functioning: correct lock behavior, safe cycle progression and intended release. Getting a cycle to run with the interlock defeated does not establish that the appliance is repaired.
Product reference
Compare the W11371714 listing and product photographs with the complete appliance model before ordering. A symptom or similar appearance alone does not establish compatibility.
Related reading
- W10869789 to W11371714: Verify the Latch Reference
- W11371714 Lid Lock or Striker: Identify the Damaged Piece
References and application limits
Catalog relationships and general operating guidance were checked on October 28, 2026. The linked manufacturer guidance applies to the platforms it describes; use your complete model’s manual and parts diagram for the repair. Reference listings for genuine parts do not establish the manufacturer or certification of this store’s replacement.