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GE Dryer Error Code 008

Door latch stuck: if five cycles are run and the door signal in the hardware door switch detection circuit has not gone open for five cycles, this error is set; can be door switch failure, harness failure, board failure, or software protection.

SourceGE GTD65GBSJ3WS Dryer - Service Manual: Technical Reference

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Open door and if this error is cleared, it is a software protection. If error is not cleared, check door switch, control board or harness.

SourceGE GTD65GBSJ3WS Dryer - Service Manual: Technical Reference

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