Bosch Dishwasher Door Lock Mechanism

Remove the sensor by holding the dishwasher door slightly ajar and removing the two screws holding the sensor in place at the top.

Bosch dishwasher door lock mechanism.

Door latches are really two different parts. Close inspection seems to indicate a missing spring on the actual latch. The latch serves two purposes. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

I pulled the door latch 103 on the diagram. The dishwasher works fine. When the dishwasher door latch does not operate as it should your machine will not run this can be a major annoyance but should also be an easy thing to repair. Suspect the ball bearing door latch mechanism.

The door lock will fall free. The door latch mechanism and the sensor. The first is to pull the door tight and keep it closed to prevent water leaks. The latch can 39 t be reset if it went into the door lock position when the door was open.

The second is to activate the safety switch. The reason this happens is because the plastic on the latch starts to warp over time and then instead of flicking backwards when you open the door it will flip forward and over extend past the locking position since there is no latch striker to stop it. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. If the door w. These will be immediately visible near the latch.