KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code 5-2
Door switch stuck closed
Door switch stuck closed - control programmed to not start if it suspects door switch is stuck closed; customer didn't open door between cycles or door switch contacts stuck closed.
First step from the service manual
1. Open and close door and then press Start/Resume key. If works now, instruct customer to open door between cycles. 2. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. 3. Measure resistance of door switch contacts while checking mechanical operation of latch assembly.
The complete diagnostic procedure includes additional test steps, resistance specifications, wiring diagram references, and component test points.
Get the full diagnostic procedure for 5-2.
- Step-by-step tests with expected resistance, voltage, and continuity values
- Wiring diagram references and connector pinouts from the OEM service manual
- Verified part numbers when replacement is required
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