Washing Machine Won’t Start or Spin? Lid Switch or Lid Lock Replacement Fix If your washing machine won’t start, won’t spin, or stops mid-cycle, the lid switch could be the culprit. In this repair, I diagnose the issue and replace the faulty lid switch to get the washer back up and running safely. This is a common failure on top-load washers and can look like a much bigger problem than it really is. Simple part, big fix. 👉 Symptoms of a bad lid switch: Washer won’t start No spin or drain Stops