On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:14:08 GMT, PaPaPeng wrote:

If the timer is faulty or broken just remove it and
bring it to the appliance parts shop for a replacement module. Its not
repairable or certainly not worth repairing. Its a long time since I
bought the part for around $50 (I think)


If you can take it out just bring it to the shop and ask the
partsperson if that timer module is OK or needs replacement. Else
Jeff's diagnosis about the lid switch sounds likely. It is a safety
interlock switch that won't allow the drum to spin when the cover is
open (ie switch is open)