I had the control panel replaced on the dishwasher about a year ago. The door sticks shut now and it seems like the latch isn’t working correctly. Sometimes I can get it to run other times it won’t even light up. If I replace the door latch will that fix the problem or do I need another replacement control panel? Thanks for your help!
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Replacement parts for MAYTAG MDB7650AWQ | AppliancePartsPros.com
Here is a tech sheet and manual
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16023212.pdf
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16021814.pdf
First check that the door striker is OK Item 8 in Section 6 (parts)
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Next check that the door gasket is OK and not holding the door open. Also that it has some give.
Then I would remove power from the unit and remove the door’s inner panel and inspect the door latch.
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If I replace the door latch will that fix the problem or do I need another replacement control panel?[/COLOR]
I cannot say.
I doubt that the control panel needs replacing as opening and closing the door does get it going. Sounds more like one of the door/latch switches is not closing properly and that is why you are not getting power to the control board.
I realize this an old thread, but I’m having a similar problem with the same model. The start button does not work. All other buttons work. If the control panel has power and other buttons work does that mean the latch is good and maybe the panel/start button is bad? The washer was a little over $200 so the idea of $150 for a new control panel seems unreasonable.