[Dodgeboy]

My Dishwasher will not start with the door latch completely latched. The cycle light will light up about halfway latched, and will start the cycle, but once the latch is completely latched the Dishwasher will stop.

I removed the seven screws holding the inner door apart and checked the latch and it seems to be working properly. I was wondering if the switch that the latch switches on may be bad or should be replaced.
Any suggestions to what I can do to repair this before calling a repairman out???

Thanks

[denman]

Sounds like the switch is shot
Looks like the switch is a plunger type
Does the door lock push the plunger down evenly or does it slip off part way through latching due to a bent lever
If you have an ohm meter manually push the plunger down while measuring continuity. Once the switch closes does it stay closed the rest of the way.

[Dodgeboy]

Thank You for your advice. I checked the switch out and ordered a new one. I replaced the switch and the Dishwasher works just like new once again. Thank You so very much!!!!!