Washer Lid Won’t Latch or Lock? W11457841 Door Strike – Fix Lid Lock Failure Fast

If your Whirlpool or Maytag top-load washer won’t start because the lid won’t latch, the door strike is the most common cause. In most Whirlpool WTW and Maytag MVW series top-load washers, the door strike is the plastic tab mounted on the lid that engages the lid lock switch — when it cracks, breaks, or snaps off, the switch never detects a closed lid and the washer refuses to run. When it fails, the washer may sit idle at the start of a cycle, display a lid lock fault code, or stop mid-fill even though the lid appears fully closed. ⚡ One of the most frequently broken mechanical components on Whirlpool and Maytag top-load washers. Part W11457841 is the genuine OEM door strike that restores proper lid detection and normal cycle operation immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Washer has power and controls respond normally
• ✔ Water supply is connected and valves are open
• ✔ Lid closes fully but washer won’t start or stops immediately
• ✔ Lid lock switch and wiring harness test OK
• ✔ ONLY problem is lid not latching — door strike is cracked, broken, or missing

Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Washer won’t start — lid lock light flashes or stays off
• Cycle stops immediately after starting — lid lock fault detected
• Lid lock error code displayed on control panel
• Washer pauses mid-fill and won’t advance to agitation
• Lid appears closed but washer behaves as if lid is open
• Visible crack, chip, or missing tab on the plastic door strike

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing the door strike restores normal lid detection and cycle operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11457841
• Type: Washer Door Strike — OEM plastic lid latch tab that engages the lid lock switch
• Replaces: W11091027 — no modification required
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy — 5–10 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. The door strike is mounted on the underside of the washer lid — remove the single screw or release the snap-fit clip securing the old strike, align the new W11457841 in the same position, and secure it. Close the lid, restore power, and run a test cycle to confirm the lid lock engages and the cycle advances normally.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with WTW6120HW0, WTW5100HW0, MVW6230HW0, MVW7230HW0, WTW8120HW0 plus additional Whirlpool and Maytag top-load models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages