Maytag dishwasher will not start

[Dr. B]

I have replaced the door lock assembly and the control board, and only two lights come on on the touchpad.  What seems to be the problem?  What do I do next?

Model MDBH965AWW

[jumptrout51]

What was your problem before you replaced the latch?

[Dr. B]

The latch was broken, so I just replaced the latch and then it would not run anymore.  It worked even with the latch broken and I could shut the door.

[Dr. B]

When I turned the power back on, only two lights on the touchpad will come on.  The Heated Dry and the Rinse Only lights are the only ones that come on and they both stay on for about 30 seconds and then go off.

[MajorApp]

  Sounds like a control panel problem. When you took the door apart to replace the latch a ribbon connector might have been damaged. These dishwashers are notorious for control panel problems. I have one that hasn't lit up for 2 years. Luckily, I push start and it runs.

[Dr. B]

I replaced the control board.  How do I resolve this problem?

[jumptrout51]

Turn off the power.
Disconnect,then re-connect the control board wiring and ribbon connectors.
Then re-apply power.

[Dr. B]

I disconnected and reconnected the control board, and still only 2 lights come on.

[Dr. B]

Does this mean that I need to replace the control (touchpad) panel?

[MajorApp]

  I would say yes. Did you try running diagnostics from the tech sheet thats behind the bottom kick plate?

[Dr. B]

I did not try the diagnostic.  I did order a new Control Panel.  Thanks!

[Dr. B]

I replaced the control Panel and Voile!!!  It started right up.  Thanks to all for the suggestions.

[Kris Lee]

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