Okay guys. Here is a tricky one. The washer will fill, agitate but won't empty, rinse or spin. I first thought is was the timer because there was a weird electrical noise coming from it like something was shorting out. However, after further inspection of the lid switch I found tape holding it together. When I tested the lid switch for the "click", I got nothing. When I tapped the lid switch and got a click the timer started making that funny "shorting out" sound and it didn't empty, rinse or spin. So, I know I need to replace the lid switch since tape is holding it together but what about the timer? Is the timer not working because the lid switch is bad and only works sometimes? (I bought the washer used). Thanks for any help. I would hate to buy the timer if I only need the switch. I do have an extra switch from a Kenmore 29962891 but I don't know if that would cross reference with the whirlpool and work.

I think I have the correct part numbers:
timer: 3953321
lid switch: AP3100003 or PS350434

You probably have a bad timer and motor in this washer. I would start with temporarily shorting the lid switch, then checking current with an amprobe, or at least checking with a meter. If you have neither, without meter data, we are just guessing which part is bad.