KDI-17A: Program Switch etc.

[olderisbetter]

Hi-
I inherited my mom's KDI-17A and have done a couple repairs on it. Last weekend, I installed a timer. While connecting wires between the timer and the program switch, I managed to knock off a very brittle hard fiber tab that interacts with the door latch. Now, when I close the door, the machine starts whether the handle is locked down or open. I have tried to find a replacement program switch but have had no luck and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for bypassing this problem.

Also, when reconnecting wires, I noticed that the end of the orange wire connecting to the power switch was looking pretty fried. Can I get a replacement wire with end forks and where would I find it? In one of the wiring diagrams for this machine, I noticed that an orange wire connects to the heating unit. Last night when I ran the machine, the water did not seem hot so I'm hoping I can replace this wire and solve that problem.

 

[qsd-dan]

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[steved]

Sorry

According to my parts list, the correct PN is 4161440. There are 4 buttons, right?
Lucky there is one on eBay as well.

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[qsd-dan]

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4161440 is the updated part #, 115505 is the old one. $5 is much better deal though (I didn't have the updated part# on hand).

 

[steved]

No worries, Dan

The part number on the listing is different than the number shown on the package. Thst's what threw me.

 

[olderisbetter]

Thank you so much! Figuring out the updated part number is always a challenge. I got an old part number from an exploded diagram but it was different from what you both found: C-105821. I couldn't find anything available online so thank you for ferreting that out!

As for my other question: do you know where I can find a replacement wire with end clips that attach to the terminal tabs on the power switch? I'd like to replace the orange wire since it looks a bit charred.

Thanks again!

 

[steved]

replacement wire

All you really need is a new crimp-on female terminal, cut off the old and attach new.

 

[DADoES]

 
<blockquote>... I noticed that an orange wire connects to the heating unit. Last night when I ran the machine, the water did not seem hot so I'm hoping I can replace this wire and solve that problem.</blockquote> Perhaps should be mentioned that a KDI-17a doesn't have a water heating element?  It has an air heater for drying, which operates if Energy Saver dry is not selected.

 

[olderisbetter]

Thank you! My part is supposed to arrive sometime this coming week. Looking forward to not having to have the DW door propped open when not in use. I have a small kitchen.