GE microwave - bad door switch
#1
09-25-15, 07:12 PM
GE microwave - bad door switch
Hello, .....................GE PEB2060DM2BB
When I start the microwave, the timer countdown starts, I hear few clicks but the turn table does not rotate and microwave does not start (no humming, no fan and no heat).
I suspect primary interlock switch must be bad.
Problem is - I can't seem to pull the connectors off from the primary interlock switch in order to replace/test it. Any idea that would do the trick?
When I start the microwave, the timer countdown starts, I hear few clicks but the turn table does not rotate and microwave does not start (no humming, no fan and no heat).
I suspect primary interlock switch must be bad.
Problem is - I can't seem to pull the connectors off from the primary interlock switch in order to replace/test it. Any idea that would do the trick?
Last edited by PJmax; 09-25-15 at 08:16 PM. Reason: put model number in post
#2
09-25-15, 08:59 PM
Group Moderator
That microwave should use two switches. One will have two terminals and the other has three terminals. The wires should just slide on.
Interlock switch - WB24X10047
Door switch - WB24X817
Interlock switch - WB24X10047
Door switch - WB24X817
#3
09-25-15, 09:31 PM
Thanks Pete,
Appreciate quick response.
I found those parts and already purchased them. My problem is that I can't remove connectors from the existing switch terminals. I tried to wiggle and pull, but something seems to be stuck or preventing from removing the connectors from the switch terminals...
Somewhere I read that sometimes those connectors will have a small plate (tongue) that kind of snaps in the hole on the switch terminals which makes it hard to pull.
Any idea?
Appreciate quick response.
I found those parts and already purchased them. My problem is that I can't remove connectors from the existing switch terminals. I tried to wiggle and pull, but something seems to be stuck or preventing from removing the connectors from the switch terminals...
Somewhere I read that sometimes those connectors will have a small plate (tongue) that kind of snaps in the hole on the switch terminals which makes it hard to pull.
Any idea?
#4
09-25-15, 11:35 PM
Group Moderator
Could possibly use a locking pin.....
You'd have to use a small pick to push the clip back out.
You'd have to use a small pick to push the clip back out.
#5
09-26-15, 04:36 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
I use a screwdriver between body of part and clip. turn driver or pry it off. Will feel it pop out of clip.
#6
09-26-15, 09:55 AM
Eureka!!
Yes, that was it. Pressing that while pulling the pin out make the job whole lot easier.
However, in one of the earlier attempts, I may have broken off one of the the tab keeping the switch in place. After that part arrives, I should be good to go.
Thanks.
Yes, that was it. Pressing that while pulling the pin out make the job whole lot easier.
However, in one of the earlier attempts, I may have broken off one of the the tab keeping the switch in place. After that part arrives, I should be good to go.
Thanks.
