Bosch Dishwasher Door Lock Mechanism

When the dishwasher door latch does not operate as it should your machine will not run this can be a major annoyance but should also be an easy thing to repair.

Bosch dishwasher door lock mechanism. These will be immediately visible near the latch. The first is to pull the door tight and keep it closed to prevent water leaks. Suspect the ball bearing door latch mechanism. The reason this happens is because the plastic on the latch starts to warp over time and then instead of flicking backwards when you open the door it will flip forward and over extend past the locking position since there is no latch striker to stop it.

There is a peg on the rotating latch that drops into a recessed trough looks like there should be a return spring. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The latch can 39 t be reset if it went into the door lock position when the door was open. Remove the sensor by holding the dishwasher door slightly ajar and removing the two screws holding the sensor in place at the top.

Inspect the door lock for damage. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Door latches are really two different parts.

I pulled the door latch 103 on the diagram. The door has become hard to open. If the door w. The door latch mechanism and the sensor.

Close inspection seems to indicate a missing spring on the actual latch. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The dishwasher works fine.